The Rural partner: Woodhouse United - 9:30 a.m. Sunday Service
Mission: To be a welcoming church family that follows God, lives by faith and is united by love.
Woodhouse Church had its first gatherings in 1800. The Sanctuary, Sunday school room and kitchen facilities continue to provide a gathering place for local families and organizations.
The focal point in the Sanctuary is a painting by local artist, the late Edgar Cantelon entitled, “Come Unto Me.”
The congregation at Woodhouse can be described as small in number but mighty in spirit! Thirty five worshippers, on average, gather each Sunday at 9:30 am. for the morning service. A dedicated volunteer organist and pianist provide inspirational music each week. Activity kits are available for children when they attend church. Much support is generated for local food banks, social agencies and United Church Mission projects. Many members knit hats for Juravinski Cancer Centre. We also enjoy a greeting card ministry.
A group of 50 and 60 year olds lovingly referred to as “The Youth Group”, take on many of the leadership roles. In 2022 the Woodhouse congregation accepted 5 members by transfer into their church family. The UCW has been invigorated with new retirees and continues to meet on a monthly basis. Coffee times, Soup and Chilli lunches have been a popular addition to the social time following the regular service.
A historically significant cemetery is part of the property and is managed by an independent cemetery board.
The buildings and grounds at Woodhouse have been well cared for by a dedicated group of Trustees. In the past 5 years, the washrooms were renovated, a new well was dug, a French Drain was installed in the parking lot, an accessible ramp and railing added, the kitchen was remodelled, the Sunday School Room was painted, new tables and chairs purchased, floor jacks and supports installed and an outdoor shed built. Future projects include: repairing stain glass windows and adding storms, repointing bricks, adding a filtration system to the water, and refurbishing the front door. We are an aging group of volunteers so we find ourselves having to hire contractors for some of the work which increases the costs. Donations, fundraising events and investments have created revenue sources to cover the costs of these projects. Members at Woodhouse describe themselves as “ being life family”, we share, support and love each other…and sometimes we disagree!
Mission: To be a welcoming church family that follows God, lives by faith and is united by love.
Woodhouse Church had its first gatherings in 1800. The Sanctuary, Sunday school room and kitchen facilities continue to provide a gathering place for local families and organizations.
The focal point in the Sanctuary is a painting by local artist, the late Edgar Cantelon entitled, “Come Unto Me.”
The congregation at Woodhouse can be described as small in number but mighty in spirit! Thirty five worshippers, on average, gather each Sunday at 9:30 am. for the morning service. A dedicated volunteer organist and pianist provide inspirational music each week. Activity kits are available for children when they attend church. Much support is generated for local food banks, social agencies and United Church Mission projects. Many members knit hats for Juravinski Cancer Centre. We also enjoy a greeting card ministry.
A group of 50 and 60 year olds lovingly referred to as “The Youth Group”, take on many of the leadership roles. In 2022 the Woodhouse congregation accepted 5 members by transfer into their church family. The UCW has been invigorated with new retirees and continues to meet on a monthly basis. Coffee times, Soup and Chilli lunches have been a popular addition to the social time following the regular service.
A historically significant cemetery is part of the property and is managed by an independent cemetery board.
The buildings and grounds at Woodhouse have been well cared for by a dedicated group of Trustees. In the past 5 years, the washrooms were renovated, a new well was dug, a French Drain was installed in the parking lot, an accessible ramp and railing added, the kitchen was remodelled, the Sunday School Room was painted, new tables and chairs purchased, floor jacks and supports installed and an outdoor shed built. Future projects include: repairing stain glass windows and adding storms, repointing bricks, adding a filtration system to the water, and refurbishing the front door. We are an aging group of volunteers so we find ourselves having to hire contractors for some of the work which increases the costs. Donations, fundraising events and investments have created revenue sources to cover the costs of these projects. Members at Woodhouse describe themselves as “ being life family”, we share, support and love each other…and sometimes we disagree!
