About
We are a very active community church with weekly activities taking place in and around the church community.
We offer Sunday School for school age children and a Nursery for babies. Every Sunday 11am-12pm children are treated to a full hour of 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 sing and dance for the congregation.
Stay tuned to see what the children are doing this month in Sunday School at Melville United Church.
We are looking for new Sunday School Teachers and Helpers in the nursery. Please contact Pat Brown.
Sunday Nov. 24, a lovely children’s learning time with Dr.Tracy Crick-Butler.
“What does Jesus look like?”
“Let us build a house where love is found in water, wine and wheat; a banquet hall on holy ground, where peace and justice meet. Here the love of God, through Jesus, is revealed in time and space; as we share in Christ the feast that frees us; All are welcome, all are welcome, all are welcome in this place.“
Words and Music: Marty Haugen
Copyright 1994 by GIA Publications
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 with Bob Brown
- Early settlers in Lobo Township
- How our church started and grew since its early beginnings
Take 3 & Company concert on Sat. October 26-Joyous signing from Jenny and Ron Nauta, Theresa Wallis as well as their band and back up singers. The audience was entertained with an evening of music by Carole King, James Taylor, and Joni Mitchell.
Big turnout out to support this fundraiser for the new Ailsa Craig Foodbank building fund. Thank you to everyone who bought a ticket and those who volunteered to support this event. We raised $2,000.00 from this fundraiser!
Remembrance Day-Sunday November 10, Session lead our congregation in a memorable Remembrance Day service including long time members and youth from a local Girl Guides group learning about the sacrifice made for our freedom.
Poplar Hill Christmas Parade started the seasonal celebrations. Lots of families lined the parade route filled with 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. They are on display in our sanctuary.
Still, Still, Still – Ron McRae (posted with his permission)
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