Melrose United Church

09/09/2026

Are you a student or teacher? Join us this Sunday for our Blessing of the Backpacks! Everyone welcome. Please also say hello to our new minister, Rev. Ken Jackson, and our new family ministries coordinator, Jasmine Nonva.

09/04/2026

Our Friends and Neighbours from across the street have moved!

📣 We’re Moving! (Temporarily)

Starting Sunday, September 6, we’ll be worshipping at First Hamilton Christian Reformed Church!

🕘 Worship Services:
• 9:00 AM
• 6:30 PM

Most of our regular programs will also be hosted at First Hamilton CRC during this temporary move.

We’re grateful for the opportunity to worship together in this space and look forward to seeing you there! 💙

09/04/2026

Exciting News!!!!!

This week Melrose United Church warmly welcomes our new Minister Reverend Ken Jackson and our new Children's Ministry Coordinator Jasmine Nonva! Both Rev. Ken and Jasmine bring a wealth of experience, enthusiasm, and energy to their new roles, and we are excited to have them join our church community. Please join us in giving them a warm welcome and wishing them every blessing as they begin their ministries with us!

09/04/2026

📸✨ Calling All Shutterbugs! Submit Your Photos for 2028 Canadian Church Calendar!

Submissions for the 2028 calendar are now open. If you're considering submitting, here are some ideas.

We’re looking for photos of United Churches:

🙌 Interior shots of people: at worship, church events, the choir singing, architectural details, altar displays, the communion table, a filled baptismal font, etc.

🌿 Exterior shots of churches: not just church buildings but also community gardens, architectural details, greening projects, outdoor services, social justice events, etc.

🌱❄️🍂☀️ Remember to include winter, spring, and fall shots too.

We’d love to see photos of churches from all the provinces and territories across Canada!

📷 We print a photographer credit and offer a $100 honorarium for each photo chosen, and we’ll send you a copy of the calendar once it’s printed.

🗓 Deadline for submissions: January 17, 2027.

👉 Find out more and submit your photos: https://united-church.ca/community-and-faith/get-involved/submit-your-photos

08/28/2026

Don't forget to remind your friends and family that we are now accepting applications for Vendors for the Mistletoe Bazaar! Contact the Church Office for more information!

08/26/2026

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08/20/2026

08/18/2026

A mosaic becomes beautiful not because its pieces were never broken, but because each fragment is gathered into a larger story.

God does not waste the pieces of your life. He can hold them with tenderness and shape a future still marked by grace. Continue the reflection in our free weekly devotional, linked in the bio.

08/14/2026

A meaningful life is often shaped through ordinary choices: listening carefully, apologizing sincerely, remembering a name, or making room for another person.

Ask God to show you one small kindness you can offer today. Our free weekly devotional is waiting through the link in our bio.