Our Sunday worship service begins at 10:30 a.m.

You are WELCOME to come as you are. There is no dress code or assigned seating.

Angle PARKING is available on Emily Street and a dedicated parking lot is located on the Northeast corner of Emily and Church Streets. There is accessible parking on Emily Street and at the front of the church on Mill Street. An accessible entrance is located off of Mill Street, just south of the main door.

Entering the main doors off of Mill Street, you will be warmly welcomed by our greeters and the sounds of friendly chatter until the worship service begins. A paper order of service will be offered to you that includes the weekly announcements. There is a large print version available upon request. You can also bypass the paper order of service and simply make use of the screens that you will find in the sanctuary.

Once worship begins, join our Minister, Rev. Elaine, as together we celebrate our faith through music, songs, prayer, scripture, stories and with a message that aims to challenge, inspire and uplift. Musically, we are blessed to have the joyful singing of our choir, under the direction of Donna Barber, our gifted Music Director.

CHILDREN begin their Sunday morning time in the Sanctuary with their parent or caregiver and participate in the opening part of the service. After a time set aside in the service just for them (called Conversation Time), they join their FAITH IN MOTION program. Two dedicated and experienced teachers lead children in stories, games, crafts and fun as they explore and honour their own sense of spirituality and learn about the teachings of Jesus.

An offering is collected during the service. General offering goes to pay for community outreach, staff salaries, supplies, and maintain the church building. You can also designate your OFFERING to go to the Mission and Service Fund of The United Church of Canada, which serves the vulnerable in Canada and around the world. There are also special envelopes available in which you can designate offering to the Clarington East Foodbank. We know everyone contributes in a way that is best for them and their household. No one watches what or whether you put anything into the offering plate.

Attending church is about nurturing our spirits, praising God, being a disciple of Jesus and serving others. It is also about connecting with others and making friends. And so every Sunday after worship, adults, youth and children alike join together for a SOCIAL TIME in the church hall.

PARTICIPATING IN WORSHIP

Many members of our church family participate in our Sunday worship as LAY READERS by reading a Scripture Lesson or leading the congregation in the Responsive Psalm. If you would like to be a Lay Reader or would like more information, you are invited to speak to the minister or email the church office at office@newcastleunitedchurch.org

If you love to sing, click here to get more information about our CHURCH CHOIR!

SACRAMENTS

As part of the Protestant tradition, Newcastle United Church celebrates two sacraments, the Sacrament of Holy Communion and the Sacrament of Baptism. Both Sacraments are a way to create a holy moment with God and to acknowledge and welcome the guiding and life changing presence of Jesus Christ in our lives.

The SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION is a part of our worship service 5 to 6 times in the calendar year. Regardless of background or denomination, all are welcome to participate and partake in communion. Communion is served by worshippers coming to the front of the church. Pre-cut bread and a separate communion cup for each worshipper is distributed by church elders.

The SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM is a part of our Sunday morning worship service. Infant baptism and baptism of young children is offered a few times a year. Parents are required to attend a baptism preparation session with the minister prior to the baptism. Adult baptism is also a part of our Sunday morning worship service and follows a series of classes led by the minister. You are invited to speak to the minister if you would like more information about Baptism.

ONLINE WORSHIP

We are also very pleased to be able to offer our worship services online. Thanks to a generous donor and a dedicated group of volunteers, if you are not able to attend in-person you are welcome to watch the service online. Click here to check out our online worship services.