| In 1881 the Methodist Episcopal Congregation
erected their church on what is now the corner of Sykes and Boucher Streets.
Then in 1884, the Wesleyan Methodists, having had their church destroyed
in the great and disastrous fire of 1883, united with the Episcopal congregation
and became the Methodist Church.
In 1908 the Methodist built a larger church on the same
site.
The formal Union of the Methodist, Congregational and
Presbyterian churches in 1925 as the United Church of Canada resulted in
Meaford having two United Churches,”Erskine and Trinity”, but in May 1937
these two churches joined congregations and became Meaford United Church,
holding services in the former “ Trinity”, our present church.
Our Mission:
... is "to make disciples for Christ and feed the spiritually
hungry!"
Theme for 2007:
"To discover the generosity of God". "Take delight in the
Lord, and the Lord God will give you the desires of your heart!" (Psalm
37:4)
Worship: celebrating the love
of God in our worship as a church family;
Spiritual Growth:
for all ages through prayer, education and fellowship;
Support: caring for
one another;
Service: our community
and our world.
| Church Staff: |
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| Rev. Judith Oliver,
B.A., M.Div. |
~ Minister |
| Rev. Gordon Hume, B.A., M.Div.
(retired) |
~ Voluntary Associate Minister |
| Diane Armstrong |
~ Church Secretary |
Helen Crowston
Marigay Wilson |
~ Ministry of Music |
| John Earl |
~ Church Custodian |
Office Hours: Tuesday - Thursday
9:00 - 5:00 Friday 9:00 - 3:00
Church Office is closed Tuesdays to Fridays 12:00 - 1:30
Meaford United Church offers different things to different
people. We are people working with people for people in the name of Our
Lord Jesus Christ. Weekly worship service begins at 10:30 Sunday morning.
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| Rev.
Judith Oliver |
GROUPS WITHIN THE CHURCH:
Education:
- Sunday School
- Vacation Bible School
U. C. W.
(United Church Women)
- Busy Bees
- Circle of Friends
Social and Support Groups:
- Banner Group
- Cancer Support Group
- Choir
- Dinner Club
- Junior Choir
- Men's Breakfast Group
- Prayer Chain
- Quilters Group
Community Groups:
- Co-Op Nursery
- Goldenaires
Coming
Events / Meetings at Meaford United Church
Thursday, May 15th
7:30 PM...Sr. Choir practice
MEAFORD UNITED CHURCH "HOMECOMING WEEKEND"
May 16, 17, 18th, 2008.
Send an email requesting your
registration form.
Friday, May 16th
2 - 4 PM...Luncheon by Theakston family following
interment for Alice Theakston at Lakeview Cemetery. (UCW)
6 - 9 PM...Homecoming Registration in F.H. (“Memories” Power Point Display)
7:30 PM...Talent Show in Sanctuary
Saturday, May 17th
8 - 3 PM...Homecoming Registration
8 - 10 AM...Pancake Breakfast @ Meaford UC; Classic Cars on display; “Memories”
Power Point Display
10:00 AM...Dedication of a time capsule & new planter being built at
front of MUC, and a “Ribbon Cutting Ceremony” to usher in next 100 years.
11:00 AM...Decorated Bike and Congregational Parade leaves MUC & winds
up at the Meaford Harbour Pavillion for an afternoon of fun.
NOON...Lunch Box Auction at Harbour; BBQ available for sale; Classic Cars
12 - 3:30 PM...Games for kids at Harbour; carnival games for young &
old; live entertainment starts at 1:00 PM.
5:30-6:30 PM...Social Hour @ Meaford & St. Vincent Community Centre
6:30 PM...BBQ Chicken Dinner @ Meaford & St. Vincent Community Centre,
followed by entertainment
Sunday, May 18th
10:30 AM...Special Centennial Church Service
@ MUC. Light refreshments & fellowship to follow.
7:00 PM...”Elvis” Gospel Concert @ MUC, followed by candlelight blessing.
Tuesday, May 20th
9:00 AM..........Library in Use
9:30 AM..........MUC Outreach Meeting (parlour)
2:00 PM..........Golden Town Outreach Meeting (church library)
5:30 PM..........Grey Presbytery supper and meeting @ Shallow Lake
Wednesday, May 21st
9:00 AM..........Quilting
7:00 PM..........CHURCH BOARD MEETING (F.H. & Kitchen)
Thursday, May 22nd
10:30 AM........Committal Service for Ursula
Tierling (Rev Judith)
7:30 PM..........Sr. Choir practice
Sunday, May 25th
10:30 AM.......Pythagoras Lodge Divine Service
@ Meaford United Church
Monday, May 26th
9:30 AM........Vine & His Branches Newsletter
Meeting (church library)
Tuesday, May 27th
9:00 AM.........Library in Use
2-4 PM...........Parlour is booked.
Wednesday, May 28th
9:00 AM........Quilting
1:30 PM........Property Meeting (church library)
Thursday, May 29th
7:30 PM.......Sr. Choir practice
May 30th-June 1st/08.......Rev
Judith attends Toronto Conference.
Saturday, May 31st
8:30 AM........Men's Breakfast Club @ Meaford
UC. Guest speaker is Bob Guiliano.
Whatever your situation might be
in life, whether or not you are a Church member, you are invited to come
in faith to worship at Meaford United Church.
SPECIAL
CHURCH NOTES:
1) UCW Sunshine Convenor: Verna Almond.
If you know of any of our church family who are ill at home, or in the
hospital, please call Verna at 538-1482, or the Church Office at 538-3416.
Cards are sent to the ill and bereaved families to let them know we care.
2) Our worship service is taped.
If you know of anyone who would enjoy listening to the "taped"
message (instead of the written sermon), please call the Church Office.
3) Hearing Assistance System available.
4) Fellowship & Refreshments:
After the Service in the Church Hall. Guests, Visitors & Newcomers:
We warmly welcome you to our Worship Service, and pray you experience God's
presence in your life as you worship with us this morning. Please sign
our Guest Book at the back of the Sanctuary under the Light.
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Meaford
United Church Homecoming Weekend May 16, 17, 18 - 2008
Send an e-mail requesting your
registration form |
Office E-mail: muc@bmts.com
Minister's E-mail: mucminister@bmts.com
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