The Grande Cache United Church

Dear Friends,

We greet you in the name of Christ and wish you the blessing of the spirit.

We are honored to be able to share with you as you seek the presence of God in your life. It is our hope and prayer that the information we provide will be helpful as you walk the path of faithfulness that God has put before you.

As you review the following information about the Grande Cache United Church, you will notice that our church is a family church… single parent families, senior families, single folk, in-between folk… we all come together and form a family of God to worship, learn, praise, serve and grow.

There is a place for you in the Grande Cache United Church Family. In the words of a favorite hymn by J. Manley:

Come in, come in and sit down,

You are a part of the family.

We are lost and we are found,

And we are a part of the family.

Come and join us and take your place in the family of God’s people at Grande Cache United Church.

May God bless you this day and always.

Our Theology

We are liberal in our theology and as such seek to be an inclusive community. Our United Church creed is an example of our community.

We are not alone, we live in God’s world.

We believe in God:

who has created and is creating,

who has come in Jesus,

the Word made flesh,

to reconcile and make new,

who works in us and others

by the spirit.

We trust in God.

We are called to be the Church:

to celebrate God’s presence,

to live with respect in Creation,

to love and serve others,

to seek justice and resist evil,

to proclaim Jesus, crucified and risen,

our judge and our hope.

In life, in death, in life beyond death,

God is with us.

We are not alone.

Thanks be to God.

Our Church

Educational/Social Programs

Church School

Our children are part of the Church family. Normally they worship with us for the first part of the service and then move to their Church School Classes after story time.

Bible Study

At various times throughout the year our Church leaders may offer topical and/or seasonal Bible Studies to the Church family. Check the weekly bulletin or this website for information.

Adult Programs

Women’s Group

The United Church Women (UCW) meet monthly for fellowship, study and service. This group also plays a large role in mission work, fund-raising and catering to various functions. Check the weekly bulletin or this website for information.

Leadership and Service Opportunities

Lay Leaders

Lay Leaders are individuals who assist in the planning and leading of the Sunday Worship Service. It’s a fun and challenging way to grow in your faith.

Lay Readers

Young and old alike are offered the opportunity to share God’s story with other members of the family by reading the Bible passages for the day in the Sunday Worship Service.

Ushers and Door-Greeters

Helping newcomers and old-timers alike feel comfortable and a part of the family is the job of this group. If you enjoy meeting and welcoming people this is the place for you.

Pastoral Care

Counseling

A minister is able to help people in their spiritual journey and is also trained in helping people over the rough spots on the path of life such as: grief, death and dying, separation and divorce, job loss and family issues. All counseling is offered in complete confidentiality.

Rites and Rituals

As a faith community we mark the stages of life by involving ourselves in rites such as baptism, confirmation and communion. As well, we offer to the wider community ritual services such as wedding and funeral services.

Outreach and Service

Mission and Service Fund

Church family has agreed to designate a portion of the Sunday offering to the Mission and Service Fund. In this manner we help members of the larger family of God as they struggle with disease, famine, political unrest and poverty.

Community Self Help

A Community Space

As a church that seeks to meet the needs of the surrounding community, our rooms and halls are open to use by individuals, service organizations, community groups and special interest groups. For information about using one of our spaces, please contact the Church Office at 827-2197.