We sing of a church seeking to continue the story of Jesus by embodying Christ’s presence in the world. We are called together by Christ as a community of broken but hopeful believers, loving what he loved, living what he taught, striving to be faithful servants of God in our time and place.  (A Song of Faith. U.C.C.. 2006)

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Pentecost 12 Bulletin

Great Thanksgiving - August 31, 2025

Shining Waters Regional Council Prayer Cycle:

Today we pray for: Emmanuel United Church, Brampton, Lemonville United Church, Stouffville
Burton Avenue United Church, Barrie

Minute For Mission:

Moments of Connection:   The beauty of nature reminds children of the simple joys of friendship and gratitude.

Prayers & Devotionals:

A Blessing for the Student:  at the start of the school year

A Blessing of the Parents and Caregivers of Students: "...We thank you for those who give pride of place to their children’s education."

The hymns and music today… 

Praise to the Lord, the Almighty - (w Joachim Neander, m Stralsund Gesangbuch)–  Reprinted and podcast with permission under One License #A-718074 and CCLI Licenses #20425240 and #20425257.

Draw the Circle Wider - (w/m G Light)

We Shall Go Out With Hope of Resurrection - (w June Boyce-Tillman, m trad. Irish melody) -  Public Domain

Sing, Sing, Out! - (w/m Jim Hanna, arr. David Melhorn-Boe) - Reprint and podcast with permission under One License #A-718074

We Are An Offering - (D. Liles) - Reprinted and podcast with permission under CCLI Licenses #20425240 and #20425257.

Go Now In Peace - (Price, Besig) -Reprinted and podcast with permission under One License #A-718074.

Turn, Turn, Turn - (Pete Seeger, arr. The Byrds) 

For the Faithful Who Have Answered - (S. Dunstan, T. Gesangbuch)

Love Never Leaves - (M. shimer, J. Narverud) -Podcast with permission under CCLI Licenses #20425240 and #20425257.

For Good  (Stphen Schwartz) - Podcast with permission under One License #A-718074.

Put a Little Love in Your Heart (Jackie DeShannon, Jimmy Holiday, Randy Myers) -- Podcast with permission under One License #A-718074 and CCLI Licenses #20425240 and #20425257.

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