WORSHIP ONLINE WITH MERGING WATERS
We live out our faith in the work of mission, reflection, and
community throughout the week.
Worship is a Spiritual Practice that provides the opportunity to
find comfort, challenge, and inspiration to support our daily lives of faith.
We continue to provide opportunities for spiritual practice and worship through video and Zoom below
[scroll down to find worship for this and past weeks]
Participate as fully as possible
Here's a great beginner's video on how to use ZOOM
Parents - Each week during the COVID-19 pandemic the Nakonha:Ka Regional Council Program Support Minister for Youth and Young Adults, Shanna Bernier, Nakonha:ka is offering a weekly online Children’s Church and Youth Programs available on the Nakonha:ka Regional Council website: https://nakonhakaucc.ca/programs/youth-young-adult/
- Upcoming services -
Merging Waters Pastoral Charge January 17th, 2021
How Are We Called?
As we gather in worship from home to pray, listen to the Word, and reflect together, we know that we are not alone. As a community who believes in the presence of the Divine Spirit in the world and in one another we take this time to be in community even as we are physically apart. We hope that this online worship service will help to break your sence of isolation and remind us all that there are always possibilities.
You will find below video/videos of a full worship service with:
- candle lighting that you may join at home by lighting a candle, if safe to do so.
- responsive prayers and readings you can pray along and participate at home in reading the bolded text aloud
- hymns you can sing along to, (lyrics to be found in the Order of Worship below) and uplifting music by our talented music ministry.
- This week's Application For Today for this week's reading
- The opporunity to participate in the offering to support the work of Merging Waters Pastoral Charge even from home
Participate with the Order of Worship which will be here for worship time
Details to join the live worship on ZOOM online or by phone
will be found here Sunday
10 am Gathering time
10:30 am Worship
~ the recording of this service will be posted later in the day Sunday ~
Merging Waters supports and loves others.
Your Generosity changes lives, take this opportunity to give:
Increase your monthly PAR givings by emailing:
par@united-church.ca providing your name and congregation in the email.
Not on pre-authorised remittance (PAR)? Download the PAR form and send it in with a void cheque to have monthly offerings taken automatically for you.
You can continue to support Merging Waters through PAR or give to Union Church or Beaurepaire United through CanadaHelps.org
Merging Waters Pastoral Charge January 10th, 2021
How Are We Connected?
As we gather in worship from home to pray, listen to the Word, and reflect together, we know that we are not alone. As a community who believes in the presence of the Divine Spirit in the world and in one another we take this time to be in community even as we are physically apart. We hope that this online worship service will help to break your sence of isolation and remind us all that there are always possibilities.
You will find below video/videos of a full worship service with:
- candle lighting that you may join at home by lighting a candle, if safe to do so.
- responsive prayers and readings you can pray along and participate at home in reading the bolded text aloud
- hymns you can sing along to, (lyrics to be found in the Order of Worship below) and uplifting music by our talented music ministry.
- This week's Application For Today for this week's reading
- The opporunity to participate in the offering to support the work of Merging Waters Pastoral Charge even from home
Participate with the Order of Worship DOWNLOAD HERE
There are many ways to worship from home online.
You can find our weekly service on this page or participate in other worship experiences from across Canada.
- Scroll down to see past services -
Merging Waters supports and loves others.
Your Generosity changes lives, take this opportunity to give:
Increase your monthly PAR givings by emailing:
par@united-church.ca providing your name and congregation in the email.
Not on pre-authorised remittance (PAR)? Download the PAR form and send it in with a void cheque to have monthly offerings taken automatically for you.
You can continue to support Merging Waters through PAR or give to Union Church or Beaurepaire United through CanadaHelps.org
Merging Waters Pastoral Charge
January 3rd, 2021 Worship for Epiphany Sunday
As we gather in worship from home to pray, listen to the Word, and reflect together, we know that we are not alone. As a community who believes in the presence of the Divine Spirit in the world and in one another we take this time to be in community even as we are physically apart. We hope that this online worship service will help to break your sence of isolation and remind us all that there are always possibilities.
You will find below video/videos of a full worship service with:
- candle lighting that you may join at home by lighting a candle, if safe to do so.
- responsive prayers and readings you can pray along and participate at home in reading the bolded text aloud
- hymns you can sing along to, (lyrics to be found in the Order of Worship below) and uplifting music by our talented music ministry.
- This week's Application For Today for this week's reading
- The opporunity to participate in the offering to support the work of Merging Waters Pastoral Charge even from home
Participate with the Order of Worship DOWNLOAD HERE
December 27th, 2020 Shared Worship
West Island Ecumenical Service
First Sunday After Christmas
A service offering as a wider community of Montreal's West Island Churches in an Ecumenical worship service from home we join together to pray, listen to the Word, and reflect together, we know that we are not alone. As a community who believe in the presence of the Divine Spirit in the world and in one another we take this time to be in community even as we are physically apart. We hope that this online worship service will remind us all that there are always possibilities for joy and love.
You will find below:
- The worship video available to you at all times starting 10 am Dec 27th, 2020
- Prayer to centre us in the Divine join in with prayer to focus us upon our Spiritual Centre
- Carols that you can sing at home (lyrics on screen)
- Uplifting music by our talented and blessed music ministry.
- Sharing of the word to enliven our reflection and inspire the soul
- A Christmas Drama to lift your spirits based on the story of the Nativity
~ Our live online gathering time will return next week ~
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL!!
December 24th, 2020 LIVE Worship for
Christmas Eve - Telling the Story by Candlelight
As we gather for live worship on Zoom to pray, listen to the Word, and reflect together we know that we are not alone. As a community who believe in the presence of the Divine Spirit in the world and in one another we take this time to be in community even as we are physically apart.
We offer this LIVE online worship service to share in our togetherness and remind us all that there are always HOPE.
You will find below links to the service with:
- The details to join in the live service during the worship time
- Candle lighting you may join at home by lighting a candle, if safe to do so.
- INTERACTIVE WORSHIP responsive prayers and readings in bold text for you to actively join in worship
- Carols you can sing along with, (lyrics to be found in the Order of Worship below and on screen)
- Uplifting music by our talented and blessed music ministry.
- A heartfelt message of love and generosity, sharing the spirit of Christmas that reaches around the world
Participate fully With The Order of Worship DOWNLOAD HERE
Art adapted from https://pixy.org/680023/. Used with permission from pixy.org. For non-commercial use only. CC BY-NC-ND 4.0
December 20th, 2020 LIVE Worship for
Advent 4 - The Sunday of Love
As we gather for live worship on Zoom to pray, listen to the Word, and reflect together we know that we are not alone. As a community who believe in the presence of the Divine Spirit in the world and in one another we take this time to be in community even as we are physically apart.
We offer this LIVE online worship service to share in our togetherness and remind us all that we are always within God's LOVE
You will find below links to the service with:
- The details to join in the live service during the worship time or the recorded worship video at later times
- Candle lighting you may join at home by lighting a candle, if safe to do so. We light the Christ Candle and the rainbow light to celebrate that the love of God is
always with us and our commitment to community welcomes all because we welcome those whom the world includes least.
- INTERACTIVE WORSHIP responsive prayers and readings in bold text for you to actively join in worship
- Hymns you can sing along with, (lyrics to be found in the Order of Worship below and on screen)
- Uplifting music by our talented and blessed music ministry.
- An Application For Today for this week's reading
- The opportunity to participate in the offering to support the mission and relationships of Merging Waters Pastoral Charge even from home
Participate fully With The Order of Worship DOWNLOAD HERE
CLICK HERE To view this service on the
Merging Waters YouTube channel
Art adapted from https://pixy.org/680023/. Used with permission from pixy.org. For non-commercial use only. CC BY-NC-ND 4.0
December 13th, 2020 Shared LIVE Worship for
Advent 3 - The Sunday of Joy
As we gather for live worship on Zoom to pray, listen to the Word, and reflect together with our neighbours from Beaconfield United church and Ste-Genevieve United church we know that we are not alone. As a community who believe in the presence of the Divine Spirit in the world and in one another we take this time to be in community even as we are physically apart.
We offer this LIVE online worship service to share in our togetherness and remind us all that there are always HOPE.
You will find below links to the service with:
- The details to join in the live service during the worship time or the recorded worship video at later times
- Candle lighting you may join at home by lighting a candle, if safe to do so.
- INTERACTIVE WORSHIP responsive prayers and readings in bold text for you to actively join in worship
- Hymns you can sing along with, (lyrics to be found in the Order of Worship below and on screen)
- Uplifting music by our talented and blessed music ministry.
- An Application For Today for this week's reading
- The opportunity to participate in the offering to support the mission and relationships of Merging Waters Pastoral Charge even from home
Participate Fully With The Order of Worship DOWNLOAD HERE
CLICK HERE To view this service on the
Merging Waters YouTube channel
Art adapted from https://pixy.org/680023/. Used with permission from pixy.org. For non-commercial use only. CC BY-NC-ND 4.0
December 6th, 2020 Shared LIVE Worship for
Advent 2 - The Sunday of Peace
As we gather for live worship on Zoom to pray, listen to the Word, and reflect together with our neighbours from Beaconfield United church and Ste-Genevieve United church we know that we are not alone. As a community who believe in the presence of the Divine Spirit in the world and in one another we take this time to be in community even as we are physically apart.
We offer this LIVE online worship service to share in our togetherness and remind us all that there are always HOPE.
You will find below links to the service with:
- The details to join in the live service during the worship time or the recorded worship video at later times
- Candle lighting you may join at home by lighting a candle, if safe to do so.
- INTERACTIVE WORSHIP responsive prayers and readings in bold text for you to actively join in worship
- Hymns you can sing along with, (lyrics to be found in the Order of Worship below and on screen)
- Uplifting music by our talented and blessed music ministry.
- An Application For Today for this week's reading
- The opportunity to participate in the offering to support the mission and relationships of Merging Waters Pastoral Charge even from home
Participate Fully With The Order of Worship DOWNLOAD HERE
CLICK HERE To view this service on the
Merging Waters YouTube channel
Cover art adapted from https://pixy.org/680023/. Used with permission from pixy.org. For non-commercial use only. CC BY-NC-ND 4.0
November 29th, 2020 Shared LIVE Worship for
Advent 1 - The Sunday of Hope
As we gather for live worship on Zoom to pray, listen to the Word, and reflect together with our neighbours from Beaconfield United church and Ste-Genevieve United church we know that we are not alone. As a community who believe in the presence of the Divine Spirit in the world and in one another we take this time to be in community even as we are physically apart.
We offer this LIVE online worship service to share in our togetherness and remind us all that there are always HOPE.
You will find below links to the service with:
- Leadership from Rev. Shaun Fryday, Rev. Jolle Leduc, and Rev. Ryan Fea and lay leadership from Beaconsfield and Ste Genevieve United churches and Merging Waters Pastoral Charge's Beaurepaire United and Union Church.
- The Zoom details to join in the live service during the worship time a video will be provided later in the day
- INTERACTIVE WORSHIP join in the prayers with words posted on the screen and hymns you can sing along to in the uplifting music ministry
- We will be celebrating Communion this morning please have elements with you if you feel called to participate
- Please take advantage of the opporunity to participate in the offering and support the mission and community of Merging Waters Pastoral Charge even from home with the links below.
The Order of Worship will be on screen during the service.
Click the box below to view the video from today's service
shared by our host congregation at
Beaconsfield United Church
Please be aware that the beginning of this recording has a high-pitched sound for the first 2 seconds
It is recommended that you mute the playback at the start to avoid any risk to discomfort or hearing.
Art adapted from https://pixy.org/680023/. Used with permission from pixy.org. For non-commercial use only. CC BY-NC-ND 4.0
November 22nd, 2020 Merging Waters Pastoral Charge
LIVE Sunday Worship for Stewardship of the Church
As we gather for live worship on Zoom to pray, listen to the Word, and reflect together we know that we are not alone. As a community who believe in the presence of the Divine Spirit in the world and in one another we take this time to be in community even as we are physically apart. We hope that this LIVE online worship service will help to break your sence of isolation and remind us all that there are always possibilities. Recording will be available here for viewing afterward.
You will find below video/videos of a full worship service with:
- The details to join in the live service during the worship time or the recorded worship video at later times
- candle lighting that you may join at home by lighting a candle, if safe to do so.
- INTERACTIVE WORSHIP responsive prayers and readings you can say along with our leadership today, and participate aloud at home in the bolded text
- hymns you can sing along to, (lyrics to be found in the Order of Worship below and on screen) and uplifting music by our talented and blessed music ministry.
- An Application For Today for this week's reading
- The opporunity to participate in the offering to support the mission and relationships of Merging Waters Pastoral Charge even from home
Participate fully with the Order of Worship DOWNLOAD HERE
CLICK HERE To view this service on the Merging Waters YouTube channel
November 15th, 2020 Merging Waters Pastoral Charge
LIVE Worship for Outreach Sunday
As we gather for live worship on Zoom to pray, listen to the Word, and reflect together we know that we are not alone. As a community who believe in the presence of the Divine Spirit in the world and in one another we take this time to be in community even as we are physically apart. We hope that this LIVE online worship service will help to break your sence of isolation and remind us all that there are always possibilities. Recording will be available here for viewing afterward.
You will find below video/videos of a full worship service with:
- The details to join in the live service during the worship time or the recorded worship video at later times
- candle lighting that you may join at home by lighting a candle, if safe to do so.
- INTERACTIVE WORSHIP responsive prayers and readings you can say along with our leadership today, and participate aloud at home in the bolded text
- hymns you can sing along to, (lyrics to be found in the Order of Worship below and on screen) and uplifting music by our talented and blessed music ministry.
- An Application For Today for this week's reading
- The opporunity to participate in the offering to support the mission and relationships of Merging Waters Pastoral Charge even from home
Participate fully with the Order of Worship DOWNLOAD HERE
CLICK HERE To view this service on the Merging Waters YouTube channel
November 8th, 2020 Merging Waters Pastoral Charge
LIVE Worship for Remembrance Sunday
As we gather for live worship on Zoom to pray, listen to the Word, and reflect together we know that we are not alone. As a community who believe in the presence of the Divine Spirit in the world and in one another we take this time to be in community even as we are physically apart. We hope that this LIVE online worship service will help to break your sence of isolation and remind us all that there are always possibilities. Recording will be available here for viewing afterward.
You will find below video/videos of a full worship service with:
- The details to join in the live service during the worship time or the recorded worship video at later times
- candle lighting that you may join at home by lighting a candle, if safe to do so.
- INTERACTIVE WORSHIP responsive prayers and readings you can say along with our leadership today, and participate aloud at home in the bolded text
- hymns you can sing along to, (lyrics to be found in the Order of Worship below and on screen) and uplifting music by our talented and blessed music ministry.
- An Application For Today for this week's reading
- The opporunity to participate in the offering to support the mission and relationships of Merging Waters Pastoral Charge even from home.
Participate fully with the Order of Worship DOWNLOAD HERE
CLICK HERE To view this service on the Merging Waters YouTube channel
November 1st, 2020 Merging Waters Pastoral Charge
LIVE Worship for All Saints Day
As we gather for live worship on Zoom to pray, listen to the Word, and reflect together we know that we are not alone. As a community who believe in the presence of the Divine Spirit in the world and in one another we take this time to be in community even as we are physically apart. We hope that this LIVE online worship service will help to break your sence of isolation and remind us all that there are always possibilities. Recording will be available here for viewing afterward.
You will find below video/videos of a full worship service with:
- The details to join in the live service during the worship time or the recorded worship video at later times
- candle lighting that you may join at home by lighting a candle, if safe to do so.
- INTERACTIVE WORSHIP responsive prayers and readings you can say along with our leadership today, and participate aloud at home in the bolded text
- hymns you can sing along to, (lyrics to be found in the Order of Worship below and on screen) and uplifting music by our talented and blessed music ministry.
- An Application For Today for this week's reading
- The opporunity to participate in the offering to support the mission and relationships of Merging Waters Pastoral Charge even from home
Participate fully with the Order of Worship DOWNLOAD HERE
CLICK HERE To view this service on the Merging Waters YouTube channel
October 25th, 2020 LIVE Worship with
Merging Waters Pastoral Charge
As we gather for live worship on Zoom to pray, listen to the Word, and reflect together we know that we are not alone. As a community who believe in the presence of the Divine Spirit in the world and in one another we take this time to be in community even as we are physically apart. We hope that this LIVE online worship service will help to break your sence of isolation and remind us all that there are always possibilities. Recording will be available here for viewing afterward.
You will find below video/videos of a full worship service with:
- The details to join in the live service during the worship time or the recorded worship video at later times
- candle lighting that you may join at home by lighting a candle, if safe to do so.
- responsive prayers and readings you can say along with our leadership today, and participate at home in reading the bolded text aloud
- hymns you can sing along to, (lyrics to be found in the Order of Worship below) and uplifting music by our talented and blessed music ministry.
- An Application For Today for this week's reading
- The opporunity to participate in the offering to support the mission and relationships of Merging Waters Pastoral Charge even from home
Participate with the Order of Worship DOWNLOAD HERE
CLICK HERE To view this service on the Merging Waters YouTube channel
October 18th, 2020 LIVE Worship with
Merging Waters Pastoral Charge
As we gather for live worship on Zoom to pray, listen to the Word, and reflect together we know that we are not alone. As a community who believe in the presence of the Divine Spirit in the world and in one another we take this time to be in community even as we are physically apart. We hope that this LIVE online worship service will help to break your sence of isolation and remind us all that there are always possibilities. Recording will be available here for viewing afterward.
You will find below video/videos of a full worship service with:
- The details to join in the live service during the worship time or the recorded worship video at later times
- candle lighting that you may join at home by lighting a candle, if safe to do so.
- responsive prayers and readings you can say along with our leadership today, and participate at home in reading the bolded text aloud
- hymns you can sing along to, (lyrics to be found in the Order of Worship below) and uplifting music by our talented and blessed music ministry.
- An Application For Today for this week's reading
- The opporunity to participate in the offering to support the mission and relationships of Merging Waters Pastoral Charge even from home
Participate with the Order of Worship DOWNLOAD HERE
CLICK HERE To view this service on the Merging Waters YouTube channel
October 11th, 2020 LIVE Thanksgiving Worship with
Merging Waters Pastoral Charge
As we gather for live worship on Zoom to pray, listen to the Word, and reflect together we know that we are not alone. As a community who believe in the presence of the Divine Spirit in the world and in one another we take this time to be in community even as we are physically apart. We hope that this LIVE online worship service will help to break your sence of isolation and remind us all that there are always possibilities. Recording will be available here for viewing afterward.
You will find below video/videos of a full worship service with:
- The details to join in the live service during the worship time or the recorded worship video at later times
- candle lighting that you may join at home by lighting a candle, if safe to do so.
- responsive prayers and readings you can say along with our leadership today, and participate at home in reading the bolded text aloud
- hymns you can sing along to, (lyrics to be found in the Order of Worship below) and uplifting music by our talented and blessed music ministry.
- An Application For Today for this week's reading
- The opporunity to participate in the offering to support the mission and relationships of Merging Waters Pastoral Charge even from home
Participate with the Order of Worship DOWNLOAD HERE
CLICK HERE To view this service on the Merging Waters YouTube channel
October 4th, 2020 LIVE Worship with
Merging Waters Pastoral Charge
As we gather for live worship on Zoom to pray, listen to the Word, and reflect together we know that we are not alone. As a community who believe in the presence of the Divine Spirit in the world and in one another we take this time to be in community even as we are physically apart. We hope that this LIVE online worship service will help to break your sence of isolation and remind us all that there are always possibilities. Recording will be available here for viewing afterward.
You will find below video/videos of a full worship service with:
- The details to join in the live service during the worship time or the recorded worship video at later times
- candle lighting that you may join at home by lighting a candle, if safe to do so.
- responsive prayers and readings you can say along with our leadership today, and participate at home in reading the bolded text aloud
- hymns you can sing along to, (lyrics to be found in the Order of Worship below) and uplifting music by our talented and blessed music ministry.
- An Application For Today for this week's reading
- The opporunity to participate in the offering to support the mission and relationships of Merging Waters Pastoral Charge even from home
Participate with the Order of Worship DOWNLOAD HERE
CLICK HERE To view this service on the Merging Waters YouTube channel
September 27th, 2020 LIVE Worship with
Merging Waters Pastoral Charge
As we gather for live worship on Zoom to pray, listen to the Word, and reflect together we know that we are not alone. As a community who believe in the presence of the Divine Spirit in the world and in one another we take this time to be in community even as we are physically apart. We hope that this LIVE online worship service will help to break your sence of isolation and remind us all that there are always possibilities. Recording will be available here for viewing afterward.
You will find below video/videos of a full worship service with:
- The details to join in the live service during the worship time or the recorded worship video at later times
- candle lighting that you may join at home by lighting a candle, if safe to do so.
- responsive prayers and readings you can say along with our leadership today, and participate at home in reading the bolded text aloud
- hymns you can sing along to, (lyrics to be found in the Order of Worship below) and uplifting music by our talented and blessed music ministry.
- An Application For Today for this week's reading
- The opporunity to participate in the offering to support the mission and relationships of Merging Waters Pastoral Charge even from home
Participate with the Order of Worship DOWNLOAD HERE
CLICK HERE to view this service on the Merging Waters YouTube channel
September 20th, 2020 LIVE Worship with
Merging Waters Pastoral Charge
As we gather for live worship on Zoom to pray, listen to the Word, and reflect together we know that we are not alone. As a community who believe in the presence of the Divine Spirit in the world and in one another we take this time to be in community even as we are physically apart. We hope that this LIVE online worship service will help to break your sence of isolation and remind us all that there are always possibilities. Recording will be available here for viewing afterward.
You will find below video/videos of a full worship service with:
- The details to join in the live service during the worship time or the recorded worship video at later times
- candle lighting that you may join at home by lighting a candle, if safe to do so.
- responsive prayers and readings you can say along with our leadership today, and participate at home in reading the bolded text aloud
- hymns you can sing along to, (lyrics to be found in the Order of Worship below) and uplifting music by our talented and blessed music ministry.
- An Application For Today for this week's reading
- The opporunity to participate in the offering to support the mission and relationships of Merging Waters Pastoral Charge even from home
Participate with the Order of Worship DOWNLOAD HERE
CLICK HERE to view this service on the Merging Waters YouTube channel
September 13th, 2020 Worship for
Merging Waters Pastoral Charge
As we gather in worship from home to pray, listen to the Word, and reflect together we know that we are not alone. As a community who believe in the presence of the Divine Spirit in the world and in one another we take this time to be in community even as we are physically apart. We hope that this online worship service will help to break your sence of isolation and remind us all that there are always possibilities.
You will find below video/videos of a full worship service with:
- candle lighting that you may join at home by lighting a candle, if safe to do so.
- responsive prayers and readings you can pray along and participate at home in reading the bolded text aloud
- hymns you can sing along to, (lyrics to be found in the Order of Worship below) and uplifting music by our talented music ministry.
- This week's Application For Today for this week's reading
- The opporunity to participate in the offering to support the work of Merging Waters Pastoral Charge even from home
Participate with the Order of Worship DOWNLOAD HERE
CLICK HERE to view this service on the Merging Waters YouTube channel
September 6th, 2020 West Island Shared Summer Service
TALES FROM THE TORAH
Hosted by Merging Waters Pastoral Charge
We gather as a wider community of Montreal's West Island and Laval in worship from home we joing together to pray, listen to the Word, and reflect together we know that we are not alone. As a community who believe in the presence of the Divine Spirit in the world and in one another we take this time to be in community even as we are physically apart. We hope that this online worship service will help to break your sence of isolation and remind us all that there are always possibilities.
You will find below video/videos of a full worship service with:
- candle lighting that you may join at home by lighting a candle, if safe to do so.
- responsive prayers and readings you can say along with Rev. Ryan Fea, participate at home in reading the bolded text aloud
- hymns you can sing along to, (lyrics to be found in the Order of Worship below) and uplifting music by our talented music ministry.
- This week's Application For Today for this week's reading
- The opporunity to participate in the offering to support the work of Merging Waters Pastoral Charge even from home
Participate with the Order of Worship DOWNLOAD HERE
CLICK HERE to view this service on the Merging Waters YouTube channel
August 30th, 2020 West Island Shared Summer Service
Hosted by Ste-Genevieve United Church and Merging Waters
As we gather in worship from home to pray, listen to the Word, and reflect together we know that we are not alone. As a community who believe in the presence of the Divine Spirit in the world and in one another we take this time to be in community even as we are physically apart. We hope that this online worship service will help to break your sence of isolation and remind us all that there are always possibilities.
You will find below video of a full worship service with:
- candle lighting that you may join at home by lighting a candle, if safe to do so.
- responsive prayers and readings you can say along with staff and members of Merging Waters Pastoral Charge and Ste-Genevieve United
Church, participate at home in reading the bolded text aloud
- hymns you can sing along to, (lyrics to be found in the Order of Worship below) and uplifting music by the talented music ministries of Merging Waters and Ste-Genevieve United Church.
- A reflective discussion between Ministry and Lay Leaders the Application For Today for this week's reading
- The opporunity to participate in the offering to support the work of Pastoral Charges across the West Island and Laval
- Spiritual formation and nurishment to support your daily faithful living.
Participate with the Order of Worship DOWNLOAD HERE
CLICK HERE to view the service on the Merging Waters YouTube channel
Aug 23rd Summer Shared Worship Online
hosted by St. John's United Church
(a shared page with Dorval-Strathmore United)
This Service will be available on
St. John's United Church Worship Page
at 10 am Aug 16th follow the link to join the service.
Aug 16th Summer Shared Worship Online
hosted by Dorval-Strathmore United Church
This Service will be available on
Dorval-Strathmore United Church website
at 10 am Aug 16th follow the link to join the service.
Aug 9th Summer Shared Worship Online
hosted by Cedar Park United Church
This Service will be available on
The Cedar Park United website
at 10 am Aug 9th follow the link and then scroll down to the service.
Aug 2nd Summer Shared Worship Online
hosted by Roxboro United Church
This Service will be available on
The Roxboro United Facebook Live
at 10 am Aug 2nd follow the link and click on the Facebook Live Feed
July 19th & 26th Summer Shared Worship
Were Online hosted by Beaconsfield and Riverside
United Churches
This Service will be available on
The Beaconsfield & Riverside United Zoom
This Zoom service is no longer available
July 12th Summer Shared Worship
Online hosted by Roxboro United Church
This Service will be available on
The Roxboro United Facebook Live
follow the link to join the service 10 am Sunday July 12th
DOWNLOAD THE ORDER OF WORSHIP HERE
July 5th Summer Shared Worship
Online hosted by Cedar Park and Ste. Geneviève United Church
This Service will be available on
The Cedar Park United Website
at 10 am follow the link and then scroll down to the service.
Merging Waters Pastoral Charge Online Worship
June 28th
As we gather in worship from home to pray, listen to the Word, and reflect together we know that we are not alone. As a community who believe in the presence of the Divine Spirit in the world and in one another we take this time to be in community even as we are physically apart. We hope that this online worship service will help to break your sence of isolation and remind us all that there are always possibilities.
You will find below video/videos of a full worship service with:
- candle lighting that you may join at home by lighting a candle, if safe to do so.
- responsive prayers and readings you can say along with our lay preacher today, Victoria Moulton, participate at home in reading the bolded text aloud
- hymns you can sing along to, (lyrics to be found in the Order of Worship below) and uplifting music by our talented music ministry.
- This week's Application For Today for this week's reading
- The opporunity to participate in the offering to support the work of Merging Waters Pastoral Charge even from home
Participate with the Order of Worship DOWNLOAD HERE
CLICK HERE to view the service on the Merging Waters YouTube channel
Merging Waters Pastoral Charge Online Worship
June 21st
As we gather in worship from home to pray, listen to the Word, and reflect together we know that we are not alone. As a community who believe in the presence of the Divine Spirit in the world and in one another we take this time to be in community even as we are physically apart. We hope that this online worship service will help to break your sence of isolation and remind us all that there are always possibilities.
You will find below video/videos of a full worship service with:
- A celebration of creation in the Spiritual Practice of Music.
- Musical Meditation For A Summer's Day
This week there are no Orders of Service to download
CLICK HERE to view this service on the Merging Waters YouTune channel
Merging Waters Pastoral Charge Online Worship June 14th
As we gather in worship from home to pray, listen to the Word, and reflect together we know that we are not alone. As a community who believe in the presence of the Divine Spirit in the world and in one another we take this time to be in community even as we are physically apart. We hope that this online worship service will help to break your sence of isolation and remind us all that there are always possibilities.
You will find below video/videos of a full worship service with:
- candle lighting that you may join at home by lighting a candle, if safe to do so.
- responsive prayers and readings you can say along with Rev. Ryan Fea, participate at home in reading the bolded text aloud
- hymns you can sing along to, (lyrics to be found in the Order of Worship below) and uplifting music by our talented music ministry.
- This week's Application For Today for this week's reading
- The opporunity to participate in the offering to support the work of Merging Waters Pastoral Charge even from home
Participate with the Order of Worship DOWNLOAD HERE
CLICK HERE to view this service on the Merging Waters YouTube channel
Merging Waters Pastoral Charge Online Worship June 7th
As we gather in worship from home to pray, listen to the Word, and reflect together we know that we are not alone. As a community who believe in the presence of the Divine Spirit in the world and in one another we take this time to be in community even as we are physically apart. We hope that this online worship service will help to break your sence of isolation and remind us all that there are always possibilities.
You will find below video/videos of a full worship service with:
- candle lighting that you may join at home by lighting a candle, if safe to do so.
- responsive prayers and readings you can say along with Rev. Ryan Fea, participate at home in reading the bolded text aloud
- hymns you can sing along to, (lyrics to be found in the Order of Worship below) and uplifting music by our talented music ministry.
- This week's Application For Today for this week's reading
- The opporunity to participate in the offering to support the work of Merging Waters Pastoral Charge even from home
Participate with the order of worship DOWNLOAD HERE
CLICK HERE to view the service on the Merging Waters YouTube channel
Shared Online Worship with United Churches from
the West Island and NDG Sunday May 31st at 10 am
As we gather in worship from home to pray, listen to the Word, and reflect together we know that we are not alone. As a community who believe in the presence of the Divine Spirit in the world and in one another we take this time to be in community even as we are physically apart. We hope that this online worship service will help to break your sence of isolation and remind us all that there are always possibilities.
You will find below video/videos of a full worship service with:
- Joint service with 11 congregations across Montreal's West Island and NDG
- Greetings from the Board Chairs of the congregations who participated
- hymns you can sing along (lyrics to be found in the Order of Worship below and in the viceo) to uplifting and reflective music by all of our talented music ministry.
- This week's Sermon by Rev. Dr. Elisabeth Jones
- Worship led by the ministers of various churches
- The opporunity to participate in the offering to support the work of Merging Waters Pastoral Charge even from home
Participate with the order of worship CLICK TO DOWNLOAD
CLICK HERE to view this service on the Merging Waters YouTube channel
Merging Waters Pastoral Charge Online Worship May 24th
this week worshipping with our neighbours at Summerlea United
As we gather in worship from home to pray, listen to the Word, and reflect together we know that we are not alone. As a community who believe in the presence of the Divine Spirit in the world and in one another we take this time to be in community even as we are physically apart. We hope that this online worship service will help to break your sence of isolation and remind us all that there are always possibilities.
You will find below video/videos of a full worship service with:
- candle lighting that you may join at home by lighting a candle, if safe to do so.
- responsive prayers and readings you can say along with Rev. Scott Patton of Summerlea United, participate at home in reading the bolded text aloud
- hymns you can sing along to, (lyrics to be found in the Order of Worship below) and uplifting music by our talented music ministry.
- This week's Application For Today for this week's reading
- The opporunity to participate in the offering to support the work of Merging Waters Pastoral Charge even from home
Participate with the order of worship CLICK TO DOWNLOAD
CLICK HERE to view this video on the Summerlea United YouTube channel
Merging Waters Pastoral Charge Online Worship May 17th
As we gather in worship from home to pray, listen to the Word, and reflect together we know that we are not alone. As a community who believe in the presence of the Divine Spirit in the world and in one another we take this time to be in community even as we are physically apart. We hope that this online worship service will help to break your sence of isolation and remind us all that there are always possibilities.
You will find below video/videos of a full worship service with:
- candle lighting that you may join at home by lighting a candle, if safe to do so.
- responsive prayers and readings you can say along with Rev. Ryan Fea, participate at home in reading the bolded text aloud
- hymns you can sing along to, (lyrics to be found in the Order of Worship below) and uplifting music by our talented music ministry.
- This week's Application For Today for this week's reading
- The opporunity to participate in the offering to support the work of Merging Waters Pastoral Charge even from home
Participate with the order of worship CLICK TO DOWNLOAD
CLICK HERE to view this video on the Merging Waters YouTube channel
Merging Waters Pastoral Charge Online Worship May 10th
As we gather in worship from home to pray, listen to the Word, and reflect together we know that we are not alone. As a community who believe in the presence of the Divine Spirit in the world and in one another we take this time to be in community even as we are physically apart. We hope that this online worship service will help to break your sence of isolation and remind us all that there are always possibilities.
You will find below video/videos of a full worship service with:
- candle lighting that you may join at home by lighting a candle, if safe to do so.
- responsive prayers and readings you can say along with Rev. Ryan Fea, participate at home in reading the bolded text aloud
- hymns you can sing along to, (lyrics to be found in the Order of Worship below) and uplifting music by our talented music ministry.
- This week's Application For Today for this week's reading
- The opporunity to participate in the offering to support the work of Merging Waters Pastoral Charge even from home
Participate with the order of worship CLICK TO DOWNLOAD
CLICK HERE to view this video on the Merging Waters YouTube channel
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Online Earth Day Themed Worship May 3rd
As we gather in worship from home to pray, listen to the Word, and reflect together we know that we are not alone. As a community who believe in the presence of the Divine Spirit in the world and in one another we take this time to be in community even as we are physically apart. We hope that this online worship service will help to break your sence of isolation and remind us all that there are always possibilities.
You will find below video/videos of a full worship service with:
- candle lighting that you may join at home by lighting a candle, if safe to do so.
- responsive prayers and readings you can say along with Rev. Ryan Fea, participate at home in reading the bolded text aloud
- hymns you can sing along to, (lyrics to be found in the Order of Worship below) and uplifting music by our talented music ministry.
- This week's Application For Today for this week's reading
- The opporunity to participate in the offering to support the work of Merging Waters Pastoral Charge even from home
Participate with the order of worship CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD
CLICK HERE to view this video on the Merging Waters YouTube Channel
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Online Worship April 26th
As we gather in worship from home to pray, listen to the Word, and reflect together we know that we are not alone. As a community who believe in the presence of the Divine Spirit in the world and in one another we take this time to be in community even as we are physically apart. We hope that this online worship service will help to break your sence of isolation and remind us all that there are always possibilities.
You will find below video/videos of a full worship service with:
- candle lighting that you may join at home by lighting a candle, if safe to do so.
- responsive prayers and readings you can say along with Rev. Ryan Fea, participate at home in reading the bolded text aloud
- hymns you can sing along to, (lyrics to be found in the Order of Worship below) and uplifting music by our talented music ministry.
- This week's Application For Today for this week's reading
- The opporunity to participate in the offering to support the work of Merging Waters Pastoral Charge even from home
Participate with the order of worship CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD
CLICK HERE to view this video on the Merging Waters YouTube channel
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Online Easter Worship April 19th
As we gather in worship from home to pray, listen to the Word, and reflect together we know that we are not alone. As a community who believe in the presence of the Divine Spirit in the world and in one another we take this time to be in community even as we are physically apart. We hope that this online worship service will help to break your sence of isolation and remind us all that there are always possibilities.
You will find below video/videos of a full worship service with:
- candle lighting that you may join at home by lighting a candle, if safe to do so.
- responsive prayers and readings you can say along with Rev. Ryan Fea, participate at home in reading the bolded text aloud
- hymns you can sing along to, (lyrics to be found in the Order of Worship below) and uplifting music by our talented music ministry.
- This week's Application For Today for this week's reading
- The opporunity to participate in the offering to support the work of Merging Waters Pastoral Charge even from home
Participate with the order of worship CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD
CLICK HERE to view this video on the Merging Waters YouTube channel
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Online Easter Worship April 12th
As we gather in worship from home to pray, listen to the Word, and reflect together we know that we are not alone. As a community who believe in the presence of the Divine Spirit in the world and in one another we take this time to be in community even as we are physically apart. We hope that this online worship service will help to break your sence of isolation and remind us all that there are always possibilities.
You will find below video/videos of a full worship service with:
- candle lighting that you may join at home by lighting a candle, if safe to do so, at home
- responsive prayers and readings you can say along with Rev. Ryan, participate at home in reading the bolded text aloud
- hymns you can sing along to, (lyrics to be found in the Order of Worship below) and uplifting music by our talented music ministry.
- This week's Application For Today for this week's reading
- The opporunity to participate in the offering to support the work of Merging Waters Pastoral Charge even from home
Participate with the order of worship CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD
CLICK HERE to view this video on the Merging Waters YouTube channel
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Good Friday Online Worship April 10th
As we gather in worship from home to pray, listen to the Word, and reflect together we know that we are not alone. As a community who believe in the presence of the Divine Spirit in the world and in one another we take this time to be in community even as we are physically apart. We hope that this online worship service will help to break your sence of isolation and remind us all that there are always possibilities.
You will find below video/videos of a full worship service with:
- responsive prayers you can say along with Rev. Ryan, participate at home in reading the bolded text aloud
- Reflective music for contemplation played by our music ministers.
- Periods of silence as we reflect on narrative of Christ's arrest, trial and crucifixion
Follow along with the order of worship CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD
CLICK HERE to view this video on the Merging Waters YouTube channel
Merging Waters Pastoral Charge Online Worship April 5th
As we gather in worship from home to pray, listen to the Word, and reflect together we know that we are not alone. As a community who believe in the presence of the Divine Spirit in the world and in one another we take this time to be in community even as we are physically apart. We hope that this online worship service will help to break your sence of isolation and remind us all that there are always possibilities.
You will find below video/videos of a full worship service with:
- candle lighting that you may join at home by lighting a candle, if safe to do so, at home
- responsive prayers and readings you can say along with Rev. Ryan, participate at home in reading the bolded text aloud
- hymns you can sing along to, (lyrics to be found in the Order of Worship below) and reflective music for contemplation played by our music ministers.
- This week's Application For Today for this week's reading
- The opporunity to participate in the offering to support the work of Merging Waters Pastoral Charge even from home
Follow along with the order of worship CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD
CLICK HERE to view this video on the Merging Waters YouTube channel
Merging Waters Pastoral Charge Online Worship March 29th
As we gather in worship from home to pray, listen to the Word, and reflect together we know that we are not alone. As a community who believe in God and in one another we take this time to be in community even as we are physically apart. We hope that this virtual worship service will help to break your sence of isolation and remind us all that there are always possibilities.
You will find below video/videos of a full worship service with:
- candle lighting that you may join at home by lighting a candle, if safe to do so, at home
- responsive prayers and readings you can say along with Rev. Ryan, participate at home in reading the bolded text aloud
- hymns you can sing along to, (lyrics to be found in the Order of Worship below) and reflective music for contemplation played by Union
Music Minister Pierre Gallant
- This weeks Application For Today for this week's reading
- The opporunity to participate in the offering to support the work of Merging Waters Pastoral Charge even from home
Follow along with the order of worship CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD
CLICK HERE to view this video on the Merging Waters YouTube channel
Merging Waters Pastoral Charge Online Worship March 22nd
As we gather in worship from home to pray, listen to the Word, and reflect together we know that we are not alone. As a community who believe in God and in one another we take this time to be in community even as we are physically apart. We hope that this virtual worship service will help to break your sence of isolation and remind us all that there are always possibilities.
You will find below video/videos of a full worship service with:
- candle lighting that you may join at home by lighting a candle, if safe to do so, at home
- responsive prayers and readings you can say along with Rev. Ryan, participate in reading the bolded text aloud
- hymns you can sing along to, (lyrics to be found in the Order of Worship below) and reflective music for contemplation played by Beaurepaire
Music Minister Michael Woytiuk
- This weeks APPICATION FOR TODAY for this week's reading
- The opporunity to participate in the offering to support the work of Merging Waters Pastoral Charge even from home
Follow along with the order of worship CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD
CLICK HERE to view this video on the Merging Waters YouTube channel
Merging Waters Pastoral Charge Online Worship March 15th
As we gather in worship from home to pray, listen to the Word, and reflect together we know that we are not alone. As a community who believe in God and in one another we take this time to be in community even as we are physically apart. We hope that this virtual worship service will help to break your sence of isolation and remind us all that there are always possibilities.
You will find below 2 videos:
1) With greeting, Spiritual Focus, Prayer of Approach and this week's Gospel reading.
2) With the Application for Today, prayers of joy and concern, and commisioning and benediction.
Follow along with the order of worship CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD
CLICK HERE to view this video on the Merging Waters YouTube channel
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