Huron Shores United Church

Huron Shores United Church HSUC is nestled on the shores of Lake Huron in Grand. We include EVERYONE in congregational life. Join us for Sunday Service at 10:00am with Rev. Nancy Knowles

Nancy Knowles, and a variety of community programs. Outdoor Service-1st Sun in June to Labour Day. Join us Sunday at 9 am with Rev.

Thank you to Sobeys for a generous donation to the Grand Bend Community Food Pantry! Congratulations to Sobeys on their ...
06/11/2026

Thank you to Sobeys for a generous donation to the Grand Bend Community Food Pantry! Congratulations to Sobeys on their grand reopening!

Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMNsCNy3thMINCLINE MY HEART by Gone YonderingMeditation: The Lord our God be with ...
06/10/2026

Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMNsCNy3thM
INCLINE MY HEART by Gone Yondering

Meditation: The Lord our God be with us, as God was with our ancestors; may God not leave us or abandon us, but incline our hearts to the Holy One, to walk in all God’s ways and to keep the commandments, statutes, and ordinances that were commanded to our ancestors. - 1 Kings 8:57-58 (NRSV, adapted).

When I think of inclinations, I don’t generally think of hard commitments. I’m inclined more toward penne than toward angel-hair for example, but if you put a plate of pasta in front of me, I’m likely to eat it, whatever the shape. I’m inclined toward horses more than toward cows, but will happily give any of them a scratch behind the ears and a gentle pat. I’m inclined toward autumn’s leaves more than toward winter’s snow, but I can see that both have their pleasures. In other words, my inclines are more gentle slopes than mountain sides, more bunny hills than moguls.

So what does it mean to incline my heart towards God? It requires more than the casual ease of my quotidian inclinations. After all, I can only choose penne or horses or even sunshine sometimes. But my heart beats 100,000 times a day, so that is 100,000 times to choose, again, to walk a road of kindness and compassion – to walk In a way that is pleasing to the Creator. Instead of an occasional inclination, an easy stroll downhill, a heart incline is a serious undertaking, a wild ride on the mountain where the bottom is uncertain, but where you know who rides with you.

It takes practice, this inclination of the heart. Like graduating from the easy slopes to the expert ones, inclining your heart is not something you can achieve in a day or even a week. It takes a lifetime of returning, again and again, to that which is right and sacred, and to the Holy One who is as close as your beating heart.

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Members of our Community of Faith: Join us for a fun day in the park!
06/10/2026

Members of our Community of Faith: Join us for a fun day in the park!

Tickets on sale now!
06/10/2026

Tickets on sale now!

HSUC is a proud member of the Grand Bend Chamber of Commerce!
06/10/2026

HSUC is a proud member of the Grand Bend Chamber of Commerce!

Song: LET GOD by Lara Maiguehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQpPyMTG25YMeditation: It’s amazing how little phrases becom...
06/04/2026

Song: LET GOD by Lara Maigue
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQpPyMTG25Y

Meditation: It’s amazing how little phrases become popular in the Christian world. Do you remember those WWJD bracelets (what would Jesus do?) And you've likely heard the expression “Let Go and Let God.” This little phrase has been used for decades, but do we really understand what it means? And is it even Biblical? And how can we apply this little saying to our lives?

Well, truth be told, this well-known little phrase is nowhere to be found in scripture. But it does carry a Biblical principle of surrendering to God. And surrender means that we need to first…

Let Go – Let go of the circumstance, things that are holding us back from growing as people, or in our faith. Let go of things we are holding on too tightly…literal 'stuff', as well as grudges, anger, people. It can be almost anything in our lives that aren't healthy for us to hold onto.

And then we need to….

Let God – Let God take those things and show us God’s faithfulness to see us through. Not necessarily to take all those difficult circumstances away, but to accompany and strengthen us on the journey. It’s about giving God control of our life.

That’s the bottom line - relinquishing our control and having God give us direction in how we should handle our problems, and how we should live our lives.

It’s easier said than done, but when it IS done - when we Let Go & Let God – change starts to happen. Jesus said that when we give God our problems, control, stress, fear - all the heavy strains and burdens - Christ will remove it from us and give us his “yoke”. This means he removes the overwhelming heaviness in our life...the things that bring us down, cripple us, and tire us.

But he doesn’t leave us without direction. Jesus said that he would give us a new yoke – one which is easy and light…full of peace, grace and ease. Something that we can carry well, and that will increase our strength of faith and character.

So, we can try to control or hold on to our fear and frustrations. Or we can truly embrace the phrase “let go and let God”...and experience God’s fullness in our life. Easy choice.

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Thank you to everyone who helped organize, serve and buy tickets, and more! to support our Hello Summer Dinner and silen...
06/02/2026

Thank you to everyone who helped organize, serve and buy tickets, and more! to support our Hello Summer Dinner and silent auction! Your generosity is outstanding!

Ok. How do you explain today’s service? I don’t think you can! Joanne did a great job passing along announcements, th...
05/31/2026

Ok. How do you explain today’s service? I don’t think you can! Joanne did a great job passing along announcements, the Huron Shores Singers did an outstanding performance, guest soloist-pianist, Rod had our jaws dropping and Rev Nancy? She was on fire today using a leave blower to signify the Pentecost fire & wind. Clever? Yes!

Hello Summer - who wouldn’t want to be greeted by this most handsome pig! The dinner was a very successful community ev...
05/31/2026

Hello Summer - who wouldn’t want to be greeted by this most handsome pig! The dinner was a very successful community event thanks to a whole bunch of enthusiastic volunteers. The silent auction was really well done and the bidders had fun - especially the winners. And it wouldn’t have happened at all without the many folks who purchased tickets to eat in or take out! THANK YOU to everyone!

Some photos of “The Wonders of Stevie” concert featuring Denise Pelley & her amazing band! Musical talent overload!!
05/30/2026

Some photos of “The Wonders of Stevie” concert featuring Denise Pelley & her amazing band! Musical talent overload!!

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25 Main Street
Grand Bend, ON
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Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 12pm
Tuesday 9am - 12pm
Wednesday 9am - 12pm
Thursday 9am - 12pm
Sunday 9am - 10:30am

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