St. John’s United Church, Middleton, NS

06/14/2026

Scripture Readings for Sunday Worship at St. John’s, June 14

06/11/2026

The United Church of Canada is celebrating the 101st birthday today!

06/08/2026

06/06/2026

There are so many lovely blossoms in our gardens at this time of year. It would be great to see photos posted here of the flowers that make your own property look “bright and beautiful “.

06/06/2026

Scripture Readings for Sunday, June 7

06/02/2026

God of the Rainbow,
More than those who watch for morning,
Our souls wait, for the day when each of us,
of every gender expression, gender identity, and sexual orientation
knows that we are meant to be:
loved, cherished, and protected; and
that we are to be:
proud of our identities; and
celebrated.

For we are your imperfectly perfect children,
called to reflect Christ’s radiant light,
embody Christ’s radical love; and
build your beloved community,
especially when storms of fear and hatred rage around us.

And so, more than those who watch for morning,
we, in our great diversity,
wait for your promised rainbow of peace,
as we work towards a world where every gender expression, gender identity, and sexual orientation is affirmed as beloved; and,
every soul’s spirit is able to sparkle, shine and sing your dream with pride.

May it be so,

Amen.

—Rev. Dr. Alydia Smith