Welcome to
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
NOTE: February 22, 2026 we will start our service at 9:45am
Live streamed on Facebook during service
All are welcome in this place.
Address
24159 Nairn Road
Ivan, ON
N0M 2A0
Searching with GPS? Use this address:
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
Regular Services
at Melville United Church-11am-12pm
2026
Welcome to Reverend Steve Longmoore, our new Minister at Melville United Church. Meet him on Sunday February 1st.
“Come let us sing to the Lord our song, we have stood silently too long; surely the Lord deserves our praise, so joyfully thank God for our days.”
Words&Music: Jim Strathdee 1976
Nominating Committee Announcement:
There are vacant positions on some teams and committees – volunteers are needed to step into these positions and help.
The openings are:
1 vacancy in Ministry and Personnel
1 vacancy in Property and Stewardship
1 vacancy in Finance
1 Regional Representative
1 Regional Representative Alternate
1 Church Council Vice-Chair
If you can volunteer for one or more of the teams / committees, please speak to Anita Kox, Donna Campbell or Ted Hyde.
Sunday School
Have a look at our children in Sunday School activities.
SUNDAY SCHOOL: The nursery/ junior class teachers are asking for HELP!! ONLY 45 minutes of your time – ONCE- out of the WHOLE church year, to spend with the children. ALL lessons are VERY easy to follow and have been prepared by Heather and Pat. Call Pat @ 519-868-6552
Every 2nd and 4th Sunday, classes for children 5 and up will take place in the upstairs meeting room/new nursery.
Pastoral Support
Rev’d Steve Longmoore
Melville and Ilderton United Churches
Cell/Text (519) 381-8282
Upcoming Meetings/Events
All listed events will be held at Melville United Church
in Ivan, ON unless otherwise specified
Everyone is invited to attend the appropriate upcoming meetings and become involved with our various events.
Upcoming Church Meetings
Outreach Committee: Tuesday February 24 at 2pm.
Congregational Life Team:
Stewards:
Upcoming Church Fundraisers
Pancake Dinner – Tuesday February 17 5-7pm in the lower hall. Celebrate Pancake Day with usI Always fun…fellowship offered to our families, friends and neighbours.
The cost of the dinner is by donation.
This was a fun event last year and hopefully, will be again if the weather cooperates!
Planning for the Pancake Dinner is underway and we need the following:
– griddles for cooking the pancakes;
– 3 or 4 griddle-masters/ pancake flippers
– 3 or 4 kitchen helpers (prep the batter, dishes/clean-up).
Volunteers can contact Anita Kox (koxanjo@gmail.com/519-666-0122) Thank you!!!
Art Café – February 28 9am-12noon – Come explore ‘Painting with Fibre’…a very popular Art Café! Homemade soup and bread shared at noon. Partial proceeds to the church community activities. Email Janice Hyde if you are interested! jhydeArtCafe@gmail.com
-March 28, 2026 9am-12noon – Partial proceeds to the church community activities
-April 25, 2026 9am-12noon – Partial proceeds to the church community activities
Melville Concert Series – Saturday March 28 – 2pm – Come enjoy the music of talented musicians. Jessica&Andrew Damien, Olivia Mae Graham & Jay Allan. Advanced tickets $20 or $25 at the door. Call Brad for more information 519-870-6212
Special Event for February
Join us on Wednesday February 11 at 6pm for – GOD IS LOVE – Potluck & Games Night and to welcome for Reverend Steve to Melville United Church. Please bring a main course and your favourite game! A beverage and dessert will be provided. All are welcome!
Other Activities
Birthday Lunch – February 1 after our service – Is it your Birthday this month? Bring sandwiches or a dessert to share…stay for fellowship. Meet Rev.Steve Longmore this coming Sunday!
UCW – February 2 at 1:30 p.m – UCW will be meeting in the lower level of the church. All are welcome to attend.
Yoga – Weekly on Wednesday & Thursday 9-10:30am $5/person. All are welcome.
Melville Makers – Monday January 19 at 1pm – 3:30pm (3rd Monday of each month) All are welcome to come and craft or just join in our lively chat.
FOOD COLLECTION FOR FOOD BANK: In celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the United Church of Canada, the Congregational Life Team of Melville UC is organizing a collection of food items for the Ailsa Craig and Area Food Bank. For the month of January, you are invited to donate canned soup (vegetable and mushroom) and peanut butter.
Safe Food Handling course – Charlene has made an enquiry about having a one day (approx. 6 hrs) Safe Food Handling course at the church, if enough people are interested. We would need ten people to attend in order to have someone come from the Health Unit. It could be a weekday or on Saturday. If you know of someone from the community who would be interested please pass on this message. Contact Charlene Darel via email charlenedavedarel@gmail.com if you are interested in taking this course.
Colours of the Church Seasons-Read about the colours
of the antependium at the front of the church
“O thirsty soul, come drink at the well; God’s living waters will never fail. Surely the Lord will help you to stand, strengthened and comforted by God’s hand..”
‘Come, Let Us Sing’
Words: Jim Strathdee, 1976
Music: Jim Strathdee, 1976
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