“Awakening the Divine”

A series and an invitation to explore profound spiritual insights and rediscover the divine presence within and around us (note: watch the trailer icon won’t work). 

Rev’d Steve will be leading a Five Session Film and Conversation Series “Awakening the Divine — A Journey to the Heart of God” on Thursday evenings at 7 p.m., starting Sept 24th  at Melville UC. We will alternate locations.           

1. Sept 24 in the Gathering Room at Melville           
2. Oct 1 in Minister’s office at Ilderton           
3. Oct 8 in the Gathering Room at Melville           
4. Oct 15 in Minister’s office at Ilderton           
5. Oct 22 in the Gathering Room at Melville   

Through the wisdom of renowned spiritual leaders James Alison, Jacqui Lewis, Alexander J. Shaia, Barbara A. Holmes, and John Phillip Newell, this series collectively calls for a deeper understanding of God, encouraging us to embrace our divine essence, recognize our interconnectedness, and transform our world through love and compassion.   

All are welcome, and though the conversations are connected, feel free to stop in, even if a session or two conflict with your calendar.

Upcoming Church Meetings

Church Council: Monday November 9 at 7pm
Congregational Life Team:
Outreach Committee:
Property & Stewardship Committee: TBA
M&P Committee: October 28 at 7pm, November 25 at 7pm

Upcoming Church Fundraisers

Progressive Euchre Tournament – Wed. Sept. 30- Doors open at 1pm and starts promptly at 1:30pm. Entrance by donation. New and experienced players are welcome!
Prizes and refreshments.

Melville’s Community Outreach Team has started a new project. You will see a collection jar in church soon. It’s a Coin Collection for the Strathroy Hospice. Bring your loose change, coin rolls, bills and we will donate it to Strathroy Hospice.

***Our Outreach Team will be hosting Take 3 & Company for a Christmas Concert on Saturday November 28, 2026. Please help us sell tickets for this event. All proceeds will be donated to Strathroy’s Hospice.*** You will start seeing the poster soon!

Special Event for September – Tour of the Bruce Nuclear Plant
Tuesday September 22, 2026
Leave Melville United Church at 7:30am – Carpooling
Arrive at Bruce Nuclear plant at 10:00am for check-in and explanatory video
11:00am – 1hour bus tour through the plant

*Please contact Ingrid or Laura ASAP as spaces are limited*

Other Activities

Birthday Lunch – October 6th is the upcoming birthday lunch date.

UCW – The Melville UCW is back meeting in September.

Yoga – Weekly on Wednesday & Thursday 9-10:30am $5/person. All are welcome. Drop in when you are able…no sign up. NOTE…there is no yoga On Wed.Sept.23 & Thurs..Sept.24

Melville Makers – Our next Melville Maker get together is on Mon.Oct.19 – 1pm-3:30pm
All are welcome to come and craft or just join in our lively chat.

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 Finance
    1 Regional Representative
    1 Regional Representative Alternate

If you can volunteer for one or more of the teams / committees, please speak to Anita Kox, Donna Campbell or Ted Hyde.

Melville United Church Constitution

Members of our church congregation have worked diligently to write our church constitution. It was approved by the congregation on July 7, 2025 and by the Antler River Watershed Regional Council on August 6, 2025. Read our constitution using this link:

Melville United Church Constitution