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Celebrating Community & Canada Day

Call to Worship -based on Acts 2:43‒47

We are called to be the church.

We come to learn from the lessons Jesus taught.

Awe came upon everyone because many wonders and signs were being done by the apostles.

We come in amazement of the wondrous things God is doing in the world.

All who believed were together and had all things in common.

We come with our own unique stories and histories, drawn together in God’s love.

They would sell their possessions and goods and distribute the proceeds to all, as any had need.

We come to learn ways we can care for God’s people and creation.

Day by day, as they spent much time together in the Temple, they broke bread at home and ate their food with glad and generous hearts, praising God and having the goodwill of all the people.

We come to share in fellowship as God’s people.

And day by day the Lord added to their number those who were being saved.

We come to worship God together in community.

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Fathers' Day 2026

Pastor Don Macpherson called us together saying, "Fathers' Day brings great joy to some, but to others, it brings pain, grief, or a deep sense of absence. God sees our joyful and grateful hearts and also knows every hidden wound, every complicated relationship, and every unmet expectation. Let us step out of the shadows of past bitterness, opening our broken hearts to the only Father who will never abandon us."

Read the entire Order of Service by clicking on the button to the left.

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Indigenous Day of Prayer

The United Church of Canada has set aside the Sunday before the National Indigenous Peoples Day as a holy day that is a celebration of the languages, cultures, and histories of Indigenous People.

The Church asks how might we, as the Church, celebrate and utilize the gifts that are in our midst? How might the church acknowledge with intention and gratitude the gifts we’ve been given?

On this day, the United Church of Canada invites all peoples to gather, celebrate, and pray. You are welcome here.

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LGBTQ+ & Pride Sunday

All are welcome here!

Loving Creator, I praise you for making me wonderfully and beautifully made. Thank you for the courage to show up in the world exactly as I am. I affirm the sacred diversity of your creation and celebrate my unique identity. Remove shame, doubt and fear from my heart. Remind me daily that my soul is infused with divine love. Fill me with the strength to live boldly, the compassion to embrace others, and the joy of walking in my authentic truth. Amen

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Trinity Sunday

Have you ever wondered what is Trinity Sunday? Read all about it in the Order of Service.

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Pentecost is Now!

On Pentecost Sunday, fifty days after Easter, we celebrate the coming of God’s Spirit upon all people. In the Hebrew Bible, the Old Testament, there are many stories about God’s Spirit coming upon individual people for a specific purpose. In the Christian Bible, the New Testament, there is a story of God’s Holy Spirit descending on all of Jesus’ followers – Pentecost.

Read the entire reflection and whole Order of Service plus the weekly bulletin using the buttons to the left.

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Mental Health Awareness continues

with Guest Speaker David Burke

  Our guest speaker today is David Burke. He started teaching Physical Education at WESS in 2004, and moved to Wallacetown the same year. He has been a Guidance Counsellor at WESS since 2011 and started teaching Physics around the same time. At the school, he spends a lot of his time helping kids work through credit attainment, course selection, post secondary planning, and social and emotional struggles. He gets to spend a lot of his time helping develop student leaders at the school and has coached a variety of sports including Volleyball, Soccer, Football, Basketball, and Tennis. He and his wife Kasi currently run the West Elgin Warriors Volleyball club where they coach their two children, Reece and Kara. 

  Read what David shared with us in the Order of Service, see what all is going on at DUC in the weekly bulletin and in the Announcement Reel.

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Mother's Day & Christian Family Sunday

Have you ever thought of the story of the Prodigal Son from his mother's point of view? As we celebrated Mothers and Christian Families today, Ellen shared with us a monologue of what the Mother of the Prodigal Son may have been thinking.

Read the whole Order of Service and weekly bulletin by clicking on the buttons.

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month

We opened our service with a prayer from The Very Rev. Dr. Richard Bott, Past Moderator, United Church of Canada

We recognize, God of all life, all people, all places; that many of us continue to not understand issues of mental health - our own, and that of others’. For so many broken reasons stigma is placed upon folks living with mental health difficulties, building walls of isolation, rather than the support and love of beloved community; the support and love of radical belonging; the support and love that Jesus exemplified, over and over and over again. Open our hearts, open our arms, open the ways to knowledge and comprehension - that all your beloved children would find safe home, here. Now. Always. We ask this in the name of the One whose hands and heart always reach out, Jesus, the Christ. Amen. 

The whole Order of Service and weekly bulletin are published here for you.

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Camping Sunday

Joe Richards joined us for Camping Sunday, bringing his trusty guitar and lots of camp songs.

This year's Camp Theme is "Finding Your People". Joe shared with us how he found his people through camp. Read his message and some updates on Pearce Williams Christian Camp & Retreat Facility in the Order of Service.

Catch up on what is happening at Dunwich UC in our weekly bulletin.

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Earth Sunday 2026

On this Earth Sunday, our Worship Team led us in worship including a skit adapted from one written by Edna Miller, Newtonbrook UC, Toronto, ON, and used with permission, The United Church of Canada. It was s discussion among a Narrator, The Prodigal, Mother Earth, and Sister of Prodigal Daughter.

The story of the Prodigal Son is so familiar to us that we are tempted to think it has nothing to say to us. After all, it was written, or rather spoken, by Jesus 2,000 years ago. IIt may not seem relevant today. But what happens if we substitute Mother Earth in there instead of the forgiving father. In Proverbs 8, our Bible tells us that creation was a co-operative venture of God and Wisdom, also known as Sophia, Gaia, or Mother Earth. So, let’s retell the story with Mother Earth substituted for the father and the prodigal son and brother being played by a prodigal daughter and sister. Mother Earth has two children. The younger one, the Prodigal, represents developed nations like Canada and Europe, the older child is playing the part of developing nations like Nigeria or Columbia. So, to begin our story, the younger one said to her mother . . .

You can read the whole narrative in our Order of Service.

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Recognizing Volunteers

"And when you call for me, I have already answered.

And when you call for me, I am already there."

Where would we be without volunteers?

The Reflection in our Order of Service answers this question.

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Easter Sunday - He IS risen!

He is Lord, He is Lord!

He has risen from the dead and He is Lord.

Every knee shall bow and every tongue confess

that Jesus Christ is Lord.

In his message to us today, Rev. Larry shared:

"Jesus is alive, risen from the dead. We have His Word, His assurance that He will always be with and within us, the Spirit residing in our very beings, for perpetual guidance and support."

You can read the whole Order of Service, including Rev. Larry's full message using the button to the left.

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Palm Sunday & Liturgy of the Passion

Rev. Larry led us in worship today at DUC, starting with the Procession of the Palms & Choir singing "Hosanna".

Rev. Larry took time with the children to explain why we wave palm branches in worship today.

And in his message, "From Palms to the Passionate Farewells", Rev. Larry told us he "made a conscious, fairly difficult decision to preach about "Passion Sunday", a very different story from the usual focus on the parade of the palms which joyously opens with Jesus' entry into Jerusalem."

Read Rev. Larry's entire message in the Order of Service.

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Notes from Message by Rev. Therese Samuel

-born and raised in Canada -only one who was “different” in her neighbourhood -learned from an early age that there were people who would treat her differently because of her skin colour -same at seminary, only one of colour -developed a group of friends who supported, made her who she is today

-racism is alive in our society -whether intentional or overt -sometimes hard to notice

-what can we do to eliminate racism? -if you see something, say something but don’t be artificial with intentions

-eliminating racism is too big for humans but not too big for God

-all we want is life and peace

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Rev. Larry led us in worship with this message: I Can See!

You can follow Jesus and attend church regularly, and still be blind to what He's truly doing. But he meets us in our blindness, not with shame, but with . . .

Read the entire Order of Service, including Rev. Larry's Message.

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"Holy God, reveal your presence to us this day as we journey this path with your Son. Through all of life's trials and tribulations your Word sustains us for the journey ahead. Send your Spirit upon us that we might listen, discern, and take heart. Be near us this day and may your Word with us stay and dwell with us forever. Amen"

With these words, Rev. Larry led us through worship on the Third Sunday of Lent and the Sacrament of Holy Communion.

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Second Sunday of Lent, led by Rev. Larry

"In this season of Lent we seek repentance and hope during these forty days of fasting and penance, preparing ourselves to witness once again Jesus’ journey to the cross."

Read Rev. Larry's entire message in the Order of Service.

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First Sunday of Lent.

Dunwich's morning worship was led by

Guest Minister, Rev. Alana Martin.

Scripture passages included Matthew 18:1-5:

The Greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven in which Jesus said,

"Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children,

you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.

Therefore, whoever takes the lowly position of this child

is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

And whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me."

We were challenged to explore how we welcome children

into and involve them in our worship.

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Transfiguration Sunday - Led by Rev. Larry

How does light transform our world every day? We should welcome the dawn's new light into our world every day! How do you welcome the arrival of the sun each morning? How do you welcome the Son into your life?

Order of Service is in the button to the left.

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Today’s theme, led by Rev. Larry, is "Light"

Isaiah 9:2 "The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned."



Read the whole order of service and check out the weekly bulletin

for what is happening at Dunwich United Church.

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Today’s theme, led by our Worship Team is

Character & Integrity.

It is said that “The measure of a man’s real character is what he would do if he knew he would never be found out.” The problem is, God knows it all!

The following passage is attributed to Mahatma Gandhi and Lao Tzu

Carefully watch your thoughts,

for they become your words.

Manage and watch your words,

for they will become your actions.

Consider and judge your actions,

for they will become your habits.

Acknowledge and watch your habits,

for they shall become your values.

Understand and embrace your values,

for they become your character.

Concern yourself with your character,

for it becomes your destiny.

Read the whole order of service and check out the weekly bulletin

for what is happening at Dunwich United Church.

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Loving Creator God, we come today from the busyness and the darknesses of our lives, stepping out from the lack of light into the brilliance of your presence, knowing that You are God’s present to us. Open our minds and very essences to realizing that Your radiance and warmth, Your joy and glow are ours for the asking, that Your words serve to bless and guide us, and that Your sacrifice has purchased for us an undeserved boon of God’s Grace. Let our service today, and Your Holy Words, kindle anew the flames within us, to sustain us in the hours and days to come, so that our glow can also be beacon of all that is good in you, to others and to the world. Amen.

This prayer was to be offered in worship this morning but our service was cancelled due to weather. The Order of Service, including the Reflection, is here for you to read.

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"What Are You Looking For?"

For each of us, in each circumstance, it may be something different. But more importantly, focus on your  answer to the question. Is it something for your relationship, life, work, as a Canadian, as a Senior, as a congregation, or as a faithful follower of Jesus?

From John 1:38:  When Jesus turned and saw them following, he said to them, ‘What are you looking for?’

They said to him, ‘Rabbi’ (which means Teacher), ‘where are you staying?’

He said to them, ‘Come and see.’

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"It was likely a warm day when Jesus went to the river to be baptized. But it's winter here, so just imagine, for a moment, Jesus trudging through the snow with everyone else, down to the river where John the Baptist is frantically chopping at the ice, trying to break through. He can't, so he finally gives us and uses snow . . ."

These are the opening words of Rev. Larry's Message on the day we celebrate the Baptism of Jesus.

The entire message and order of service are here for you to read at your leisure.

Click on the Order of Service link to the left.

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Happy New Year!

On the Sunday of Epiphany let's join together

and celebrate!

The Magi were drawn to Jesus' birthplace

by a light in the sky.

Many years later, we are here,

drawn to celebrate Jesus in our lives.

We pray for peace in our homes, our communities,

and our world.

The Peace of Christ be with you all.

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