About
We are a very active community church with weekly activities taking place in and around the church community.
The Melville United Church congregation volunteers at the Strathroy Community Kitchen of Hope once a month on the fourth Wednesday of the month.We have a large group of volunteers willing to help and a group of five attend each time to help serve the supper meal, provide drinks and clean up. We have other church volunteers who are providing a dessert to serve at this meal. The Strathroy Community Kitchen of Hope is now providing meals every weekday night and there are approximately 30-40 people attending.
We offer Sunday School for school age children and a Nursery for babies. 2nd and 4th Sundays in the month 11am-12pm children are treated to activities that introduce them to the stories of the Bible.
The creativity and dedication of the Sunday School teachers bring joy to the children as they learn from their lessons. The children often bring their stories to the sanctuary where they sometimes sing and dance for the congregation.
SUNDAY SCHOOL:Â The nursery/junior class teachers are asking for help. Only 45 minutes of your time – once-out of the church year, to spend time with the children of our congregation. 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 5yrs and up will take place in the Upper Room.
A lovely children’s learning time with Dr.Tracy Crick-Butler.
“What does Jesus look like?”
“Jesus loves me , this I know, for the Bible tells me so; little ones to him belong, in his love we shall be strong. Yes, Jesus loves me! Yes, Jesus loves me! Yes, Jesus loves me! the Bible tells me so.”
Words: Anna Bartlett Warner 1859
Music: William Batchhelder Bradbury 1862
Our History
Our church was started in the 1830s when Scottish settlers came together with a desire to fulfil their spiritual journey and hear their ancestral Gaelic language again. Two books have been written about the founding of our church and the people that lived in our communities.
History Classes
- Learned about the beginning of our church and early settlers in Lobo Township. We discussed how our church started and has grown since its early beginnings.
Remembrance Day-Sunday November 9, Ingrid lead our congregation in a memorable Remembrance Day recognition of local persons who fought in WW1 and WW2. Church members and youth from a local Girl Guides group were part of our Honour Guard.
Poplar Hill Christmas Parade is coming soon to start the seasonal celebrations. Families line the parade route waiting for lights, music, and candy for the little ones!
Vanneck United Church
Our church partner in the former Ivan Pastoral Charge, Vanneck United Church, closed effective September 1, 2021 and the Vanneck building has been sold. We wish all the best to the former members of Vanneck United Church and thank them for their partnership with us over many years.
Two stained glass windows were removed from Vanneck church and gifted to Melville United Church. They are on display in our sanctuary.
Still, Still, Still – Ron McRae (posted with his permission)
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