Carstairs Bancroft United Church - Carstairs, AB Canada

Carstairs Bancroft United Church - Carstairs, AB Canada Serving Carstairs & surrounding areas. Weekly Sunday Worship at 10am.🕊️Online video streaming of service available. Children’s crafts offered during service.

Message us for details. We warmly welcome all - to come as you are.

04/26/2026

“Swing low, sweet chariot,
Coming for to carry me home.
Swing low, sweet chariot,
Coming for to carry me home.

I looked over Jordan, and what did I see?
Coming for to carry me home?
A band of angels, coming after me,
Coming for to carry me home.

If you get there before I do,
Coming for to carry me home,
Tell all my friends I’m coming too,
Coming for to carry me home.

I’m sometimes up and sometimes down,
Coming for to carry me home,
But still my soul feels heavenly bound,
Coming for to carry me home.”

“ "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot" was composed by Wallace Willis and Minerva Willis, Choctaw Freedmen in the old Indian Territory in what is now Choctaw County, near the County seat of Hugo, Oklahoma, sometime after 1865. He may have been inspired by the sight of the Red River, by which he was toiling, which reminded him of the Jordan River and of the Prophet Elijah being taken to heaven by a chariot (2 Kings 2:11).[7][8] Some sources[9][10] claim that this song and "Steal Away"[11] (also sung by Willis) had lyrics that referred to the Underground Railroad, the freedom movement that helped black people escape from Southern slavery to the North and Canada.” (Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swing_Low,_Sweet_Chariot)

04/25/2026

This upcoming week at Carstairs Bancroft United Church:

Sunday April 26
Weekly Worship Service
Led by layperson Bob Peel this time. Our singing group will also be performing the hymn Swing Low Sweet Chariot

Tuesday April 28 @2:15pm
Prayer Ministry
Join for a quiet moment in prayer in a small group setting.

Wednesday April 29
Caregivers Support Group
Brought to you by the Town of Carstairs Family & Community Support Services (FCSS). All are welcome, feel free to bring your loved ones.

Thursday April 30
Coffee & Conversation
Join to have small talk, deep talk, and everything in-between.

Thursday April 30
Make a Joyful Noise singing group practice. We will be getting ready for a Mother’s Day song.

Thursday April 30th
+55 FREE Cake Decorating Social.
Held in the hall. Spring-themed cake. All supplies provided. Brought to you by FCSS. Contact [email protected] to register.

If you have any questions about the above, feel free to message or email us at [email protected] or call 403-337-3131

04/25/2026

We are ready for Spring to awake! Join us tomorrow Sunday April 26th for another lovely performance from our singing group, Make a Joyful Noise as part of our worship service. Service begins at 10am and will be led by layperson Bob Peel this Sunday.

Join us this Easter Sunday 🕊️🌼🌅Sunday, April 5 at 10amA joyful celebration of new life!Tea, coffee, sweets & snacks offe...
04/03/2026

Join us this Easter Sunday 🕊️🌼🌅

Sunday, April 5 at 10am
A joyful celebration of new life!

Tea, coffee, sweets & snacks offered in the hall after service. We are located at 1202 Hammond Street in Carstairs, AB directly north of the splash park.

All are welcome, come as you are.

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*Optional* cash donations collected during coffee/tea help support other non-profit organizations & charities serving residents in the Mountain View County area.

"But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon hi...
04/03/2026

"But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed."
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Isaiah 53:5, KJV

A reminder of our Good Friday service today at 10am as we reflect. If you are unable to make it in person, feel free to email us at [email protected] for the zoom video conferencing link.

You’re invited this Easter season 🌿Good Friday - April 3, 10amA time to solemnly reflectEaster Sunday - April 5, 10amA t...
04/02/2026

You’re invited this Easter season 🌿

Good Friday - April 3, 10am
A time to solemnly reflect

Easter Sunday - April 5, 10am
A time to celebrate rebirth

Come as you are. Everyone is welcome.

Thank you for joining us today on Palm Sunday. “May the Spirit of this Sacred Day guide your heart and soul toward peace...
03/29/2026

Thank you for joining us today on Palm Sunday. “May the Spirit of this Sacred Day guide your heart and soul toward peace. Hosanna in the highest! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.” -Linda Neumiller, layperson

Learn more about the significance of palm branches & trees here: https://biblehub.com/topical/p/palm_tree.htm

Meaning of hosanna: “The word hosanna comes from a Hebrew word meaning “save now” or “save us, we pray.” “ (Source: https://www.gotquestions.org/hosanna-in-the-highest.html)

03/26/2026

“Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heav’nly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.”

A moment of beautiful singing from last week’s service on Sunday March 15, 2026 at Carstairs Bancroft United Church. Located in the small town of Carstairs, Alberta, Canada.

(Words: Public Domain. Music: Louis Bourgeois, 1551.)

FREE Community Dinner tomorrow Tuesday March 17th, 5:30pm. Join us to have a free meal and connect with others. All indi...
03/16/2026

FREE Community Dinner tomorrow Tuesday March 17th, 5:30pm. Join us to have a free meal and connect with others. All individuals and families are welcome, regardless of income level or faith. Held in the hall at Carstairs Bancroft United Church, 1202 Hammond Street.

Non-perishable food items accepted, which go towards the Carstairs Pantry Program offered through Carstairs Family & Community Support Services (FCSS).

Can’t make it? The Community Dinner run on the 3rd Tuesday of most month, the next one is scheduled for Tuesday April 21st at 5:30pm.

Address

PO Box 34, 1202 Hammond Street
Carstairs, AB
T0M0N0

Telephone

+14033373131

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