Elm Street United Church

09/09/2026

This week, Elm Street delivered more than 150 Blessing Bags filled with toiletries to Start Me Up Niagara, helping provide a few everyday essentials to neighbours who need them. Thank you to everyone who contributed!

09/07/2026

It was a joy to represent Elm Street United Church at the Merritton Labour Day Parade today! ☀️

We enjoyed handing out candy and snacks, seeing so many familiar faces, and joining in the spirit of this wonderful community tradition.

Thank you to everyone who walked with us, and to the Merritton Lions Club for bringing our community together.

We’re grateful to be part of Merritton and its long history of neighbours celebrating together.

Happy Labour Day everyone! ❤️

09/07/2026

Loving God,
On this Labour Day, we give thanks for all who work to provide the things we need to live, and for the many ways that our labour contributes to the life of our communities and our world.

We give thanks for the witness of organized labour and unions, who remind us of the power of solidarity and our shared responsibility to safeguard fair wages, safe working conditions, and dignity for every worker.

Bless workers with strength, safety and dignity. Bless employers and leaders with wisdom, fairness, and care. May all who have power use it to create workplaces and communities where everyone can flourish.

May our shared labour, and our commitment to justice, help bring about your vision of peace, dignity, and abundant life for all.

And remind us, O God, that in you, our labour is not in vain.

Amen

09/02/2026

Happy news, Elm Street United Church will be marching in the Merritton Labour Day parade this coming Monday! The route has changed due to road work on Merritt St.--marchers will meet up at Delta Bingo / Unifor Local 199 (124 Bunting Rd). If you're interested in joining us on the walk next Monday, please let Pastor Kassandra know so she can give you the exact details.

08/30/2026

08/28/2026

Where is God in the midst of a trade war?

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As Canada-U.S. tensions fuel economic uncertainty, churches can help the faithful find their footing

08/27/2026

All creatures great and small! 🐾

Join us on Sunday, September 6 at 11:00 a.m. for a special Blessing of the Animals as we give thanks for the beloved animal companions who bring so much joy, comfort, and love into our lives.

Bring your furry, feathered, or scaly friend along — or, if it’s easier, bring a photo, collar, favourite toy, or another symbol of an animal you love.

Everyone is welcome, whether you bring a pet or simply come to enjoy the gathering. Come meet some new friends — two-legged, four-legged, and otherwise!

Sunday, September 6 | 11:00 a.m.

08/10/2026

In case you missed it…

1️⃣ Large bins will be available at the Seymour-Hannah Sports and Entertainment Centre and Bill Burgoyne Arena Monday, August 10 to Saturday, August 15 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for St. Catharines residents who need to dispose of flood-related waste. Proof of residency will be required.

Household hazardous waste is not accepted at the City's large bins.

2️⃣ Niagara Region's enhanced city-wide waste collection continues August 10-14. Curbside garbage limits are lifted for flood-related waste and garbage can be placed at the curb even if it's not your regular garbage collection week.

Help keep Niagara Region's waste collection workers safe: use extra care when disposing of flood-waste that may contain nails, screws, broken glass, sharp edges or other hazards.

Reminder: enhanced city-wide garbage collection is limited to flood-related waste. There's a lot to pick up and this helps crews move through neighbourhoods more quickly.

Full details here: https://www.stcatharines.ca/news/posts/july-2026-flooding-response-and-recovery/

08/04/2026

And speaking of the parking lot, here's a little reminder from Pastor Kassandra. 😉

08/03/2026

More flooding/water damage assistance from the Niagara Region regarding waste disposal this week. Note areas affected by this assistance as it's only north and east St. Cathainres at this time
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UPDATE: Aug 4

Enhanced waste collection services for St. Catharines residents in the eligible areas have been extended an additional week.

Please see details at https://www.niagararegion.ca/waste/flood-response.aspx.

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We’re temporarily lifting curbside garbage limits for eligible flood-affected properties from Monday, Aug. 3 to Friday, Aug. 7. Residents can set out flood-related waste, including large items and some construction, demolition and renovation materials, on their regular collection day.

For eligible areas, please see the attached map or type your address into the map at https://navigator.niagararegion.ca/portal/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=4500745f3cd141ddb707913a444e7886.

Items must be placed within 4 feet of the roadway by 7 a.m. Please keep items not intended for collection separate. The following are NOT accepted curbside and must be taken to the appropriate drop-off depot:

• Appliances
• Household hazardous waste
• Batteries
• Paint
• Oils
• Light bulbs
• Scrap metal
• Liquids

Tipping fees are temporarily waived at the Humberstone and Bridge Street waste facilities for eligible St. Catharines residents in the flood-affected areas until Saturday, Aug. 8. Proof of eligibility is required, and a truck-and-trailer limit applies. Materials from contractors working on behalf of residents are also accepted, with the same truck-and-trailer limit.

For collection details, depot locations and estimated wait times:

• Visit https://bit.ly/4g7mtbA
• Call the Niagara Region Waste Info-Line at 905-356-4141
• Email [email protected]