Welcome to St Paul’s

The community of St Paul’s United Church gathers and scatters every week.

We gather to root ourselves more deeply in the story and reality of God’s unstoppable love for the whole world. In gathering we touch into the Love that enlarges our hearts and our awareness. And then we scatter, to respond to life with courage – with mercy, generosity and forgiveness — borne of that Love.

St Paul’s welcomes you to be part of this life giving rhythm of gathering and scattering. St Paul’s welcomes you to be part of this courageous endeavour!

Where to find us – please click here.

Friday night is movie night

Friday night is movie night

FAMILY

MOVIE

NIGHT!

Friday

MAY 11

5:30-7:30pm

HOT DOGS, BEVERAGE FOLLOWED BY

“CHARLOTTE’S WEB”

ON THE BIG
SCREEN!

Free Admission.

DATE TO NOTE IN MAY….

DATE TO NOTE IN MAY….

WHERE IS THE CHURCH GOING?

Good question – where are we heading as a congregation and faith community?
What gifts do we have to offer the community? To younger families? To older folks?
Are we following in the call of Jesus? Do we know what that call might be?
These are questions important to us as a church. It’s time to begin charting our course once again.
On Saturday May 5th – 10am to 2pm* … we will begin that exploration with time together to talk about these very questions.

*Lunch – will be provided for you!

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Funerals at St Paul’s

Funerals at St Paul’s

The

Worship Committee has released a new brochure.

A major change is there is now no longer a charge for funerals for church members.

Guidelines for a
Memorial or Funeral Service

Some Thoughts…
Although the death of a loved one is one of the heaviest burdens we are called upon to
bear, it is a reality we all must face. While it is a natural event, and while
Christians are not without hope at the time of death, it brings a physical
separation from the one who has died and compels us to adjust to a permanent change in our lives.
Grief is an appropriate response at such a time. Sorrow is no indication that faith
is lacking – at the news that his friend Lazarus had died, Jesus wept.
At the time of death it is common for church people to call the minister to talk
about the immediate crisis, and about a fitting “Memorial” or “Funeral” Service.

Going ‘Green”

ORDER OF SERVICE AND WEEKLY NEWS BULLETIN

Some of you may be wondering why we no longer hand out an Order of Service each week.  The Worship Committee is striving to “go green”, and at the same time move forward with new technology.  We understand that it may take some time to get used to the change, but the benefits are many and we know you will support us during this transition.

The St Paul’s weekly news bulletin is always available online or you may choose to have a printed copy from the greeter.

Another date to note in May…

Another date to note in May…

Congregational Meeting – Sunday, May 6

A very brief Congregational Meeting is being called for May 6th following worship.

The meeting should be very short. Its purpose is to consider a nomination and election of Council Chair for St Paul’s UC.

If you recall – the process for filling the position of Council Chair had not been resolved at the time of our Annual Meeting in February.That issue has now been rectified and United Church polity requires that a congregational vote be held so that everyone is able to offer their support and extend best wishes to the newly elected Chairperson. Yeah!!    See you there …

Meet and Discuss every Sunday

Sunday Morning ‘Wake-Up’ Discussion

 Each Sunday morning at 9am, a group of searching souls gather in the lounge at the church to discuss various aspects of our faith and practices. At the moment we are having some discussion of the Parables of Jesus.

We have also used the ‘Question Page’ of the United Church Observer magazine as a topic for discussion. If you would enjoy a hot cup of coffee while munching on muffins and engaging in some lively discussion – feel free to drop in and pay a visit

St Paul's United Church click image to enlarge

2410 Malaview Ave
Sidney, BC V8L 2G3

Phone: 250-656-3213
Fax 250-656-3396
stpauluc@stpauluc.com

Office Hours
Tuesday-Friday
9 am – 3 pm

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Sunday Services

Sunday Morning Worship at 10:30 am

Children's program with Baby and Toddler Care.

A time for fellowship and refreshments follows the service. Everyone is Welcome!

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The regular children's program is using "Seasons of the Spirit" curriculum.