Melville United Church
A place for community to worship where everyone is welcome
Century church deeply rooted in local history welcomes families to an active congregation building ties with our surrounding communities.
Sunday Services
11am-12pm
Live streamed on Facebook during service
Address
24159 Nairn Road
Ivan, ON
N0M 2A0
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Melville United Church,
RR#1 Ilderton, ON
Accessible
- Recently updated with an elevator to all 3 levels
- Washrooms are wheelchair accessible with change areas
- Accessible parking
Sunday School
Sunday School is well under way! All children are welcome to join us.
Have a look at our children in Sunday School this week.
Upcoming Events
Many activities take place at our church…for you to enjoy
Advent 1-Sunday December 1
This day begins a four week period of preparation for the nativity of Jesus Christ at Christmas. It is also to beginning of a new year in the story of God with us. Our theme this week is of HOPE. We light the purple Candle of Hope and enter a season of anticipation and reflection. The candle’s flame shines out through the darkness and reminds us of the hope promised through Christ.
Advent 2-Sunday December 8
The second Sunday of Advent focuses on PEACE. The second candle is also purple, also known as the Bethlehem Candle, symbolizing peace. Our world is filled with people who live with heartache and strife. Pray for peace in our world. Take time to reflect on the peace Christ brings into the world.
Advent 3-Sunday December 15
The third Sunday of Advent focuses on JOY. It is a pink candle, also known as the Shepherd’s Candle. The Shepards rejoiced on their journey in their anticipation to meet Baby Jesus.
Advent 4-Sunday December 22
The Sunday School presentation takes place today.
This week we focus on the theme of LOVE. The fourth candle is purple, also known as the Angel’s Candle, it symbolizes the love of God that He might send us His only Son.
Tuesday December 24 at 5:30 p.m. – Family Christmas Eve service
Sunday December 29 at 11 a.m. – Last service in 2024
Dec 31 – to be included on your 2024 tax receipt, any last minute donations to the church should be in your treasurer’s hands by 5 p.m.!
Ministers preaching over the next 2 months
January 5 – Heather Walton
January 12 – Dr Tracy Crick- Butler (communion)
January 26 – Heather Walton
February 2 – Heather Walton
February 9 – Dr Tracy Crick- Butler
February 16 – Heather Walton
February 23 – Heather Walton
UCW
First Monday of the month (except July & August) 7pm-9pm, women in our congregation get together and participate in interesting activities and support each other in their spiritual growth.
Melville Makers
The third Monday of the month (1pm-3:30pm) is a drop in time to complete crafting projects and chat. Building community around our beautiful church. This group will continue through the fall months.
Art Café
Sunday Dec.8 – 2:30pm-5pm
We will be creating one beautiful sterling silver bracelet. Maybe a beaded one too! Janice and Caitlin Hyde teaching the class.
Mat Yoga
Wednesday and Thursday mornings 9am-10:30am drop-in for floor yoga with Peter Taylor-$5/pp. It is a great time to stretch it out! Yoga will continue through the fall and winter.
Chair Yoga
Every Sunday, bring your lunch at 12pm then enjoy a wonderful stretch without getting on the floor starting at 1pm!
No cost. Loads of fun and fellowship with other yogis!
Dates will be announced for 2025.
“Your love is amazing, steady and unchanging, your love is a mountain, firm beneath my feet. Your love is a mystery, how you gently lift me. When I am surrounded your love carries me. Your love makes me sing.”
‘Your Love Is Amazing’
By Brenton Brown and Brian Doerksen 2000
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