MacKay United Church

10/18/2026

Sunday, October 18, 2026
Leaders: Peter Woods & Rev. Dr. Russell Daye
Music: Nick Gummeson
Greeter: Jenn Bell
*Congregation stands as able .
Hymns: VU = Voices United; MV = More Voices

Opening Music

Welcome

The Life of the Congregation

Lighting the Christ Candle

Opening Prayer

*Hymn: VU 374 Come and Find the Quiet Center

Theme for all Ages

(Young people are invited to Exploring Faith upstairs)

Scripture: Carolyn Sutherland
Deuteronomy 8: 7-18
2 Corinthians 9: 6-15

Musical Meditation: Wade in the Water

Reflection: “Navigating Today’s Rapids”

Musical Meditation: “Bind in Earth/Bound in Heaven”

*Hymn: MV 163 River Running in You and Me

Passing the Peace
Pastoral Concerns
Silent Prayer
Hymn: VU 400 Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying (seated)
Prayers of the People
Lord’s Prayer

*Hymn: VU 567 Will You Come and Follow Me

Sending Forth

Postlude

10/07/2026

09/27/2026

Sunday, September 27, 2026 Jazz Sunday
Welcoming New Members & Baptisms
Greeter: David Fraser
*Congregation stands as able .
Hymns: VU = Voices United; MV = More Voices

Opening Music: Sunny Side of the Street

Welcome

The Life of the Congregation Ralph Hesse

Introit: Lyskaster

Lighting the Christ Candle

Opening Prayer

*Hymn: VU 664 What a friend we have in Jesus (Swing)

Baptism:
Cameron Davison Wilgress
Aubree Lynne Saintonge
George Olivier Saintonge

(Children are invited to the Exploring Faith session)

Scripture: Robert Craig
Matthew 21: 23-32

Musical Meditation: Nature Boy

Reflection: “A Love Supreme”

*Hymn: VU 670 Precious Lord, Take My Hand (Jazz Waltz)

Passing the Peace
Pastoral Concerns

Silent Prayer

Hymn: VU 400 Lord, Listen to your Children Praying (remain seated)

Prayers of the People
Lord’s Prayer

MacKay Welcomes New Members:
Elizabeth McCuaig-Newton
David Paton
Roxanne Buckle
Cindy Murphy
Peter Bracegirdle
Ann Ketcheson

*Hymn: VU 238 O Lord My God (New Orleans Second Line)

Sending Forth

Postlude: There’s Joy Unknown in a Mellow Tone

09/23/2026

Join us in prayer for the Jewish community in Belleville and across Canada following the shooting at the Sons of Jacob Synagogue during Yom Kippur services on Sunday evening.

We pray for those who gathered in worship, for the police officer and others who were injured, and for their families and loved ones. We pray for all who are shaken and afraid, and for the Jewish community as it marks these sacred days.

As people of faith, we pray for an end to antisemitism and all forms of hatred and violence. May God’s Spirit strengthen those who are hurting, guide us toward justice and reconciliation, and inspire us to build communities where every person can worship, gather, and live in safety and peace.

May the peace of God be with all who are grieving and afraid.

[Photo credit Sunguk Kim, Unsplash]

06/28/2026

Douglas John Hall at MacKay in 2015