Grace United Church

07/27/2026

Let’s pray for Berlin today!

Our prayers are with the LGBTQ community in Berlin, Germany, as a terrorist drove a van into a Pride festival event last night, and also attacked people with a machete.

One person was killed and at least 29 others injured. The suspect has been identified and is still at large and being sought by police.

An attack on one LGBTQ community is an attack on LGBTQ communities everywhere.

We pray for the victims in Berlin, for their families and for those responding to this tragedy as medics, police and community leaders. We pray also for the police as they search for the person or persons who wreaked this chaos on an event meant to celebrate the community, solidarity and joy of Pride.

Bring your comfort, your justice and your healing, dear God.

In the name of the One who brings peace. Amen.

[Photo: shaunl / iStock]

07/17/2026

07/12/2026

Sent by United Church of Canada: Our prayers are with all those affected by the shooting at a street festival in Toronto on Saturday night, where two men were killed and a number of others seriously injured.

Thousands of people were present at the Salsa in St. Clair festival when the shooting occurred, including families, children, and seniors.

Loving God we hold in prayer and concern communities in Toronto deeply affected by the recent shooting at a summer festival.

We pray for the victims and their families, those injured, and those providing medical care, the first responders, and those terrified from witnessing the events.

Bring your comfort, your justice and your healing, dear God.

In the name of the One who brings peace. Amen.

[Photo: Cara Czech / The United Church of Canada]

06/07/2026

Well folks I've been asked to share this photo of me taken after worship this morning. Not only is this the United Church of Canada's 100th birthday, it's mine as well. The congregation help to celebrate my birthday with a cake as you can see below. Thank my wonderful friends!

06/01/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who came out for our Celebrate Spring in Song event yesterday !! Special thank you to the choirs and musicians that performed, and the folks who provided readings and poems. Your support and talents are greatly appreciated ❤️!

This event was also a fundraiser for Nikki Speichts who will be competing at the National Special Olympics in Alberta in August 🏌🏼🏌️‍♂️🏌🏼. Thanks to the generosity of our wonderful community over $600 was raised for Nikki’s trip !!

THANK YOU 🙏🏻 Blessings to everyone 🙏🏻

05/28/2026

Please join us this Sunday afternoon to Celebrate Spring!! Free will offering, and yummy refreshments!

This is a fundraiser for Nikki Speichts who will be competing at the National Special Olympics in Alberta in August!!🏌🏼🏌️‍♂️