Worship online

June 26th, 2022 Merging Waters Pastoral Charge
Ecumenical Service
3rd Sunday after Pentecost

Worship in person only

10:00 am Worship In Person at Baie-D'Urfe Town Hall (20410 Lakeshore Dr)

As we gather in worship with our neighbours in-person 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 the wider community of the Body of Christ on the West End of Montreal's Lakeshore together.

While government-imposed public health measures will no longer be imposed all are welcome to wear masks, maintain hand hygene, and maintain a 1-meter distance while in the church building as you are comfortable. We continue to encourage all to get fully vaccinated to help everyone be as safe as possible.

You will find in this live worship service :
- Hymns you can sing together in worship

- Prayers, readings, and poem that will enlighten and inform our worship experience today.

- Inspiring music by our talented and spirit-filled Music Ministry

- A reflection on the message of the day to life in our times shared by Rev. Ryan Fea

- The opportunity to worship with our neighbouts of many Christian denominations

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June 19th, 2022 Merging Waters Pastoral Charge
The Question
2nd Sunday after Pentecost

Worship in person and online

10:30 am Worship In Person at 25 Fieldfare, Beaurepaire Village, and here Live on Zoom

You will find in this live worship service :

- Candle lighting that you may join in at home by lighting candles, 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 found in the Order of Worship and on-screen)

- Inspiring music by our talented and spirit-filled Music Ministry

- A reflection on applying the message of the day to life in our times shared by Rev. Ryan Fea

- The opportunity to participate in the offering to support the work of Merging Waters Pastoral Charge even from home

June 18th, 2022 Merging Waters Pastoral Charge
Celebration of Ministry
of Merging Waters, Rev. Ryan Fea,
and Nakonha: Ka Regional Council

Worship in person and online

1:00 pm Worship In Person at 24 Maple, Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, and here Live on Zoom

While government-imposed public health measures are longer be imposed all are welcome to wear masks, maintain hand hygene, and maintain a 1-meter distance while in the church building as you are comfortable. We continue to encourage all to get fully vaccinated to help everyone be as safe as possible. We hope that this worship service will help us all to hear the call to offer God's love to all the world, to break our sense of isolation, and remind us all that there are always possibilities.

You will find in this live worship service :

- Candle lighting that you may join in at home by lighting candles, 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 found in the Order of Worship and on-screen)

- Inspiring music by our talented and spirit-filled Music Ministry

- Recolletions of our time together by Church Board and Committee Members
- We are joined by Regional Council Representative The Reverend Jennifer Mountain to share in celebrating the shared ministry of the past four years and the Covenant with God of Merging Waters Pastoral Charge, Rev. Ryan Fea, and Nakonha:Ka Regional Councilas we acknowledge the end of the patoral relationship and bless one another for the journey.

June 12th, 2022 Merging Waters Pastoral Charge
Wisdom Danced
Trinity Sunday

Worship in person and online

10:30 am Worship In Person at 24 Maple, Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, and here Live on Zoom

As we gather in worship online and in-person 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 whether we are physically apart or together. While governemtn imposed public health measures will no longer be imposed all are welcome to wear masks, maintain hand hygene, and maintain a 1-meter distance while in the church building as you are comfortable. We continue to encourage all to get fully vaccinated to help everyone be as safe as possible. We hope that this worship service will help us all to hear the call to offer God's love to all the world, to break our sense of isolation, and remind us all that there are always possibilities.

You will find in this live worship service :

- Candle lighting that you may join in at home by lighting candles, 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 found in the Order of Worship and on-screen)

- Inspiring music by our talented and spirit-filled Music Ministry

- A reflection on applying the message of the day to life in our times shared by Rev. Ryan Fea

- The opportunity to participate in the offering to support the work of Merging Waters Pastoral Charge even from home

- Please join in a reception after the service celebrating the ministry of music of Pierre Gallant

June 5th, 2022 Merging Waters Pastoral Charge
Sunday of Pentecost

Worship onsite and online

10:30 am Worship In Person at 25 Fieldfare, Beaconsfield, and here Live on Zoom

As we gather in worship online and in-person 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 whether we are physically apart or together. While governemtn imposed public health measures are no longer imposed all are welcome to wear masks, maintain hand hygene, and maintain a 1-meter distance while in the church building as you are comfortable. We continue to encourage all to get fully vaccinated to help everyone be as safe as possible. We hope that this worship service will help us all to hear the call to offer God's love to all the world, to break our sense of isolation, and remind us all that there are always possibilities.

You will find in this live worship service

- Candle lightings that you may join in at home by lighting candles, 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 found in the Order of Worship and on-screen)

- Inspiring music by our talented and spirit-filled Music Ministry

- Message shared by guest preacher Jessica Gauthier

- The opportunity to participate in the offering to support the work of Merging Waters Pastoral Charge even from home

May 29th, 2022 Merging Waters Pastoral Charge
United In God's Love
Combined worship with Riverside United

and United Church of the West Island of Montreal
Seventh Sunday of Easter

Worship onsite and online

11 am Worship In Person at 24 Maple, Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, and here Live on Zoom

As we gather withour neighbours in worship online and in-person 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 whether we are physically apart or together. While governemtn imposed public health measures will no longer be imposed all are welcome to wear masks, maintain hand hygene, and maintain a 1-meter distance while in the church building as you are comfortable. We continue to encourage all to get fully vaccinated to help everyone be as safe as possible. We hope that this worship service will help us all to hear the call to offer God's love to all the world, to break our sense of isolation, and remind us all that there are always possibilities.

You will find in this live worship service

- Leadership shared with area ministry from various communities of faith

- Candle lightings that you may join in at home by lighting candles, 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 found in the Order of Worship and on-screen)

- Inspiring music by our talented and spirit-filled Music Ministry

- Baptism of the newest member of Christ's catholic/universal church through Union Church in the presence of the gathered Body of Christ as we worship with our neighbours.

- An Application For Today - reflections and explorations in responding to the Word shared by Rev. Ryan Fea

- The opportunity to participate in the offering to support the work of Merging Waters Pastoral Charge even from home

May 22nd, 2022 Merging Waters Pastoral Charge
God's Love
Sixth Sunday of Easter

Worship onsite and online

10:30 am Worship In Person at 25 Fieldafre, Beaconsfield, and here Live on Zoom

You will find in this live worship service :

- Candle lightings that you may join in at home by lighting candles, 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 found in the Order of Worship and on-screen)

- Inspiring music by our talented and spirit-filled Music Ministry

- An Application For Today - reflections and explorations in responding to the Word shared by Rev. Ryan Fea

- The opportunity to participate in the offering to support the work of Merging Waters Pastoral Charge even from home

May 15th, 2022 Merging Waters Pastoral Charge
By Your Love
Fifth Sunday of Easter

Worship in person and online

10:30 am Worship In Person at 24 Maple, Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, and here Live on Zoom

You will find in this live worship service :

- Candle lightings that you may join in at home by lighting candles, 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 found in the Order of Worship and on-screen)

- Inspiring music by our talented and spirit-filled Music Ministry

- New hymns and music shared by special musical guest, composer and musician Pat Mayberry with Heather Beath MacIntosh

- We welcome guest speaker and partner in mission and service David Hawkins; Executive director of the West Island LGBTQ2+ Centre.

- The opportunity to participate in the offering to support the work of Merging Waters Pastoral Charge even from home

May 8th, 2022 Merging Waters Pastoral Charge
One In The Divine
Forth Sunday of Easter

Worship in person and online

10:30 am Worship In Person at 25 Fieldfare, Beaconsfield, and here Live on Zoom

As we gather in worship online and in-person 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 whether we are physically apart or together. We continue to take steps forward as the pandemic evolves. If you intend to participate in worship in person please know that we are respecting government requirements for safety protocols. We are asked to wear masks, wash hands, and maintain a 1-meter distance while in the church building. We continue to encourage all to get fully vaccinated to help everyone be as safe as possible. We hope that this worship service will help us all to hear the call to offer God's light to all the world, to break our sense of isolation, and remind us all that there are always possibilities.

You will find in this live worship service :

- Candle lightings that you may join in at home by lighting candles, 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 found in the Order of Worship and on-screen)

- Inspiring music by our talented and spirit-filled Music Ministry

- An Application for Today shared by Rev. Ryan Fea

- The opportunity to participate in the offering to support the work of Merging Waters Pastoral Charge even from home

May 1st, 2022 Merging Waters Pastoral Charge
Third Sunday of Easter

Worship in person and online

10:30 am Worship In Person at 25 Fieldfare, Beaconsfield, and here Live on Zoom

As we gather in worship online and in-person 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 whether we are physically apart or together. We continue to take steps forward as the pandemic evolves. If you intend to participate in worship in person please know that we are respecting government requirements for safety protocols. We are asked to wear masks, wash hands, and maintain a 1-meter distance while in the church building. We continue to encourage all to get fully vaccinated to help everyone be as safe as possible. We hope that this worship service will help us all to hear the call to offer God's light to all the world, to break our sense of isolation, and remind us all that there are always possibilities.

You will find in this live worship service :

- Candle lightings that you may join in at home by lighting candles, 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 found in the Order of Worship and on-screen)

- Inspiring music by our talented and spirit-filled Music Ministry

- An Application for Today shared by Rev. Ryan Fea

- The opportunity to participate in the offering to support the work of Merging Waters Pastoral Charge even from home

April 24th, 2022 Merging Waters Pastoral Charge
Celebration of Earth Day
by the Outreach Committee

Worship in person and online

10:30 am Worship In Person at 24 Maple, Sainte-Anne-de-Bellvue, and here Live on Zoom

As we gather in worship online and in person 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 whether we are physically apart or together. We continue to take steps forward as the pandmic evolves. If you intend to participate in worship in person please know that we are respecting government requirements for safety protocols. We are asked to wear masks, wash hands, and maintain a 1 meter distance while in the church building. We continue to encourage all to get fully vaccinated to help everyone be as safe as possible. We hope that this worship service will help us all to hear the call to offer God's light to all the world, to break our sence of isolation, and remind us all that there are always possibilities.

You will find in this live worship service :

- A special service led by the Merging Waters Outreach Committee

- Service based opon the Haudenosaunee Thanks giving Address - Greetings to the Natural World

April 17th, 2022 Merging Waters Pastoral Charge
Hosannas to Hallelujahs
Easter Sunday

Worship in person and online

10:30 am Worship In Person at 24 Maple, Sainte-Anne-de-Bellvue, and here Live on Zoom

You will find in this live worship service :

- Candle lightings that you may join in at home by lighting candles, 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 found in the Order of Worship and on screen)

- Inspiring music by our talented and spirit-filled Music Ministry

- An Application for Today shared by Rev. Ryan Fea

- The opportunity to participate in the offering to support the work of Merging Waters Pastoral Charge even from home

April 15th, 2022 Merging Waters Pastoral Charge
Good Friday

11 am Live on Zoom

As we gather in worship online 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 wherever we are. We join togerther with other communities of faith on the West Island to reflect on the message of Good Friday and engage with the narrative of the Crucifixion. We hope that this worship service will help us all to hear the call to offer God's light to all the world, to break our sence of isolation, and remind us all that there are always possibilities.

You will find in this live worship service :

- 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 found in the Order of Worship and on screen)

- Inspiring music by our talented and spirit-filled Music Ministry

- The leadership of minsitry personnel and community members from Beaconsfielnd United Church and Merging Waters Pastoral Charge.

- The opportunity to participate in the offering to support the work of Merging Waters Pastoral Charge even from home

April 10th, 2022 Merging Waters Pastoral Charge
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Passover

Palm Sunday

Worship in person and online

10:30 am Worship In Person at 25 Fieldfare, Beaconsfield, and here Live on Zoom

You will find in this live worship service :

- Candle lightings that you may join in at home by lighting candles, 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 found in the Order of Worship and on screen)

- Inspiring music by our talented and spirit-filled Music Ministry

- A dramatic retelling of the Gospel narrative surrounding the Passion/Palm Story
written by Dr Eric Norris, starring members of Merging Waters Pastoral Charge

- The opportunity to participate in the offering to support the work of Merging Waters Pastoral Charge even from home

April 3rd, 2022 Merging Waters Pastoral Charge
Who'd Have Thunk It?
Worship for the 5th Sunday of Lent

Worship in person and online

10:30 am Worship In Person at 24 Maple, Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, and here Live on Zoom

You will find in this live worship service :

- Candle lightings that you may join in at home by lighting candles, 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 found in the Order of Worship and on screen)

- Inspiring music by our talented and spirit-filled Music Ministry

- This week's Application For Today with Rev. Ryan Fea

- The opportunity to participate in the offering to support the work of Merging Waters Pastoral Charge even from home

March 27th, 2022 Merging Waters Pastoral Charge
I've Had Enough!
Appreciation, Gratitude, Generosity
Worship for the 4th Sunday of Lent

Worship in person and online

10:30 am Worship In Person at 25 Fieldfare, Beaconsfield, and here Live on Zoom

You will find in this live worship service :

- Candle lightings that you may join in at home by lighting candles, if safe to do so

- This service will include a Spiritual Communion liturgy as we celebrate the sacrament spiritually
- 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 found in the Order of Worship and on screen)

- Inspiring music by our talented and spirit-filled Music Ministry

- This week's Application For Today with Rev. Ryan Fea

- A special presentation by Lisa Byer-de Wever and Steven Wells from St Columba House

- The opportunity to participate in the offering to support the work of Merging Waters Pastoral Charge even from home

March 20th, 2022 Merging Waters Pastoral Charge
Are You A Regular?
Worship for the 3rd Sunday of Lent

Worship in person and online

10:30 am Worship In Person at 24 Maple, Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, and here Live on Zoom

You will find in this live worship service :

- Candle lightings that you may join in at home by lighting candles, if safe to do so

- Inspiring music by our talented and spirit-filled Music Ministry

- This week's Application For Today with Rev. Ryan Fea

- The opportunity to participate in the offering to support the work of Merging Waters Pastoral Charge even from home

March 13th, 2022 Merging Waters Pastoral Charge
Bless You!
Worship for the 2nd Sunday of Lent

Worship in person and online

10:30 am Worship In Person at 25 Farefield, in Beaconsfield, and here Live on Zoom

You will find in this live worship service :

- Candle lightings that you may join in at home by lighting candles, if safe to do so

- A special greeting this week from Affirm United rep. Val Strong for the 4th Annual P.I.E. Day!
- 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 found in the Order of Worship and on screen)

- Inspiring music by our talented and spirit-filled Music Ministry

- This week's Application For Today with Rev. Ryan Fea

- The opportunity to participate in the offering to support the work of Merging Waters Pastoral Charge even from home

March 6th, 2022 Merging Waters Pastoral Charge
How to Say No!
Worship for the 1st Sunday of Lent

Worship in person and online

10:30 am Worship In Person at 24 Maple in Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue, and here Live on Zoom

You will find in this live worship service :

- Candle lightings that you may join in at home by lighting candles, 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 found in the Order of Worship and on screen)

- Inspiring music by our talented and spirit-filled Music Ministry

- This week's Application For Today with Rev. Ryan Fea

- The opportunity to participate in the offering to support the work of Merging Waters Pastoral Charge even from home

March 2nd, 2022 Merging Waters Pastoral Charge
Sunset and Ashes:
A Service for Ash Wednesday 2022

5 pm Live on Zoom only - there will not be in-person worship

As we gather in worship online to pray, listen to the Word, and reflect together on the journey of Lent, 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 if we are physically apart. We hope that this worship service will help us all to hear the call to offer God's light to all the world, to break our sence of isolation, and remind us all that there are always possibilities.

You will find in the worship service:

- A reflection upon the time of reflection and exploration for the Season of Lent

- A time of prayer, Word, and Silence

- An Ash Wednesday reflection led by Rev. Ryan Fea

- A symbolic imposition of ashes

- Musical Reflection Prepared by Merging Waters Music Minsiter Michael Woytiuk

February 27th, 2022 Merging Waters Pastoral Charge
Fishing So Others Can Have a Meal:

A Service for Black History Month

10:30 am Live on Zoom only - there will not be in-person worship this week

As we gather in worship online 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 if we are physically apart. Worship this week will be online only and will be immediately followed by the Beaurepaire United Church Annual General Meeting also online only on the same ZOOM link. We hope that this worship service will help us all to hear the call to offer God's light to all the world, to break our sence of isolation, and remind us all that there are always possibilities.

You will find in this live worship service :

- Inspiring music by our talented and spirit-filled Music Ministry

- This week's Application For Today with Rev. Ryan Fea

- The opportunity to participate in the offering to support the work of Merging Waters Pastoral Charge even from home

February 20th, 2022 Merging Waters Pastoral Charge
Weekly Worship

10:30 am Worship In Person at 24 Maple in Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue, and here Live on Zoom

You will find in this live worship service :

- Inspiring music by our talented and spirit-filled Music Ministry

- This week's Application For Today with guest preacher Lisa Byer-de Wever, Director of St Columba House

- The opportunity to participate in the offering to support the work of Merging Waters Pastoral Charge even from home

February 13th, 2022 Merging Waters Pastoral Charge
~ With My Whole Heart...Thank You!! ~

5th Sunday of Epiphany
10:30 am Worship In Person at 24 Maple in Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue, and here Live on Zoom

You will find in this live worship service :

- Inspiring music by our talented and spirit-filled Music Ministry

- This week's Application For Today with Rev. Ryan Fea

- The opportunity to participate in the offering to support the work of Merging Waters Pastoral Charge even from home

February 6th, 2022 Merging Waters Pastoral Charge
~ Here! Now! Are You Ready? ~

4th Sunday of Epiphany
10:30 am Worship Live on Zoom

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 us all to hear the call to offer out light to all the world, to break our sence of isolation, and remind us all that there are always possibilities.

You will find in this live worship service :

- Candle lightings that you may join at home by lighting candles, 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 found in the Order of Worship and on screen)

- Inspiring music by our talented and spirit-filled Music Ministry

- This week's Application For Today with Rev. Ryan Fea

- The opportunity to participate in the offering to support the work of Merging Waters Pastoral Charge even from home

10 am Worship Live on Zoom

As we gather with our neighbours 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. This service will be held online only due to the ongoing spread of the Omicron variant we take this action as an act of love for all. This worship brough to you by the United Churches of the West Island and Riverside United Church.

You will find in this Worship Service live on ZOOM:

- 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 found on screen)

- Inspiring music by our talented and spirit-filled Music Ministry

- This week's sermon and discussion led by the Rev. Shaun Fryday

- A vibrant discussion for us all to engage in the seeking our way from where we are to where we are called to be

- The opportunity to participate in the offering to support the work of the church even from home

January 23rd, 2022 Merging Waters Pastoral Charge
~ We, The Anointed Ones ~

3rd Sunday of Epiphany
10:30 am Worship Live on Zoom

You will find in this live worship service :

- Inspiring music by our talented and spirit-filled Music Ministry

- This week's Application For Today with Rev. Ryan Fea

- The opportunity to participate in the offering to support the work of Merging Waters Pastoral Charge even from home

January 16th, 2022 Merging Waters Pastoral Charge
~ Let It Run ~

2nd Sunday of Epiphany
10:30 am Worship Live on Zoom

You will find below video of a full worship service with:

- Inspiring music by our talented and spirit-filled Music Ministry

- This week's Application For Today with Rev. Ryan Fea

- The opportunity to participate in the offering to support the work of Merging Waters Pastoral Charge even from home

January 9th, 2022 Merging Waters Pastoral Charge
~ Courageous Enough To Shine ~

Epiphany Sunday
10:30 am Worship Live on Zoom

You will find below video/videos of a full worship service with:

- Inspiring music by our talented and spirit-filled Music Ministry

- This week's Application For Today with Rev. Ryan Fea

- The opportunity to participate in the offering to support the work of Merging Waters Pastoral Charge even from home

Sunday January 2nd, 2022 ~ 2nd Sunday after Christmas
10 am ~ pre-recorded service

~ WEST ISLAND ECUMENICAL WORSHIP ~

As we gather with our neighbours 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. This service will be held online only due to the ongoing spread of the Omicron variant we take this action as an act of love for all. This worship brough to you by Riverside, Summerlea, Roxboro, Lakeshore Trinity, Cedar Park, and Beaconsfield United Churches, St. Columba by-the-Lake Presbyterian Church, and Merging Waters Pastoral Charge.
It will premier on YouTube at 10 am Sunday, Jan 2nd 2022.

Included in worship this service:

• Time for reflection

• Lighting the Christ Candle
• We share song and story to inspire our hearts, souls, and actions
• Musical reflection and hymns led by members and Music Ministry of West Island Churches
• The opportunity to make offerings to support the ongoing mission and relationships of
local congregations as we seek to live a Christian exmaple of love and justice in the world
• A time to seek strength, comfort, encouragement, and connection through prayer and reflection this Christmas seaons

Sunday December 26th, 2021 ~ First Sunday after Christmas ~ 10:30 am
MERGING WATERS ONLINE WORSHIP

~ Cocoa and Carols ~

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. This service will be held online only due to the ongoing spread of the Omicron variant we take this action as an act of love for all.

Included in worship this evening:

• Time for reflection

• A Time for prayers and readings led by Rev. Ryan Fea
• Moments of silence for reflection and connection with That-Which-Is-Within-And-Beyond
• Musical reflection and Carols led by Merging Waters members and Music Minister Michael Woytiuk
• The opportunity to make offerings to support the ongoing mission and relationships of
Merging Waters Pastoral Charge as we seek to live a Christian exmaple of love and justice in the world
• A time to seek strength, comfort, encouragement, and connection through prayer and reflection this Christmas Season

Friday December 24th, 2021 ~ Christmas Eve ~ 8 pm
MERGING WATERS ONLINE WORSHIP

~ FAMILY CANDLELIGHT SERVICE ~

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. This service will be held online only due to the ongoing spread of the Omicron variant we take this action as an act of love for all.

Included in worship this evening:

• Time for reflection

• Lighting the Christ Candle on our Advent Wreath
• We share the story of the Nativity to inspire our hearts, souls, and actions
• Moments of silence for reflection and connection with That-Which-Is-Within-And-Beyond
• Musical reflection and Carols led by Merging Waters members and Music Minister Michael Woytiuk
• A time to seek strength, comfort, encouragement, and connection through prayer and reflection this Christmas

Sunday December 19th, 2021 ~ Forth Sunday of Advent
MERGING WATERS IN-PERSON AND ONLINE WORSHIP

~ The Sunday of Lve ~

As we gather in worship from home or in person to pray, listen 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 whether we are physically together or 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. To join in worship in person, this week located at 24 Maple in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, you will first need to familiarise yourself with the protocols AVAILABLE HERE We are a community that cares about one another and the world so we will all adhere very closely to the simple steps that will help us all to stay safe. Be early, wear a mask, maintain 2 meters between bubbles, & use hand sanitizer.

Included in worship this week:

• Time for reflection

• Lighting the Candle of Love
• Readings to inspire our hearts, souls, and actions
• An Application for Today shared by Rev. Ryan Fea
• Moments of silence for reflection and connection with That-Which-Is-Within-And-Beyond
• Musical reflection and hymns led by Merging Waters members and Music Minister Michael Woytiuk
• The opportunity to make in-person and online offerings to support the ongoing mission and relationships of
Merging Waters Pastoral Charge as we seek to live a Christian exmaple of love and justice in the world
• A time to seek strength, comfort, encouragement, and connection through prayer

Sunday December 12th, 2021 ~ Third Sunday of Advent
MERGING WATERS IN-PERSON AND ONLINE WORSHIP

~ The Sunday of Joy ~

As we gather in worship from home or in person for our annual Carols Service, 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 whether we are physically together or 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. To join in worship in person, this week located at 24 Maple in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, you will first need to familiarise yourself with the protocols AVAILABLE HERE We are a community that cares about one another and the world so we will all adhere very closely to the simple steps that will help us all to stay safe. Be early, wear a mask, maintain 2 meters between bubbles, & use hand sanitizer.

Included in worship this week:

• Time for reflection

• Lighting the Candle of Joy
• Prayers and readings lef by Rev. Ryan Fea and members of the Merging Waters Community
• Carol Service led by Merging Waters members and Music Minister Michael Woytiuk
• The opportunity to make in-person and online offerings to support the ongoing mission and relationships of
Merging Waters Pastoral Charge as we seek to live a Christian exmaple of love and justice in the world
• A time to seek lift up the joy of the season in our annual Carol service

Sunday December 5th, 2021 ~ Second Sunday of Advent
MERGING WATERS IN-PERSON AND ONLINE WORSHIP

~ The Sunday of Peace - Giving Sunday ~

Included in worship this week:

• An opportunity to support St Columba House - if you would like to grocery gift cards, toiletries, or Christmas chocolates or candy to put in the Christmas baskets - please place them under the giving tree as you arrive before the service - see ushers for directions

• Time for reflection

• Lighting the Candle of Peace
• Readings to inspire our hearts, souls, and actions
• An Application for Today shared by Rev. Ryan Fea with speical message from guest speaker Gift Tshuma on the Peace found by the Grace shared in realtionship.
• Moments of silence for reflection and connection with That-Which-Is-Within-And-Beyond
• Musical reflection and hymns led by Merging Waters members and Music Minister Michael Woytiuk
• The opportunity to make in-person and online offerings to support the ongoing mission and relationships of
Merging Waters Pastoral Charge as we seek to live a Christian exmaple of love and justice in the world
• A time to seek strength, comfort, encouragement, and connection through prayer

• Seasonal Cards and Festive Pillow Cases will be on sale after the service to suport Caring for Kenya and the Ebi Kimanani Scholarship. Buynig the cards and pillow cases, or givine a donation contributes to the cost of sending 16 girls and boys to secondary school in the Itegero region of Kenya.

Sunday November 28th, 2021 ~ First Sunday of Advent
MERGING WATERS IN-PERSON AND ONLINE WORSHIP

~ The Sunday of Hope ~

Included in worship this week:

• Time for reflection

• Lighting the Candle of Hope
• Readings to inspire our hearts, souls, and actions
• An Application for Today shared by Rev. Ryan Fea
• Moments of silence for reflection and connection with That-Which-Is-Within-And-Beyond
• Musical reflection and hymns led by Merging Waters members and Music Minister Michael Woytiuk
• The opportunity to make in-person and online offerings to support the ongoing mission and relationships of
Merging Waters Pastoral Charge as we seek to live a Christian exmaple of love and justice in the world
• A time to seek strength, comfort, encouragement, and connection through prayer

Sunday November 21st, 2021
MERGING WATERS IN-PERSON AND ONLINE WORSHIP

~ Reign of Christ Sunday ~

As we gather in worship from home or in person to pray, listen 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 whether we are physically together or 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. To join in worship in person, this week located at 25 Fieldfare in Beaconsfield's Beaurepaire Village, you will first need to familiarise yourself with the protocols AVAILABLE HERE We are a community that cares about one another and the world so we will all adhere very closely to the simple steps that will help us all to stay safe. Be early, wear a mask, maintain 2 meters between bubbles, & use hand sanitizer.

Included in worship this week:

• Time for reflection
• Readings to inspire our hearts, souls, and actions
• An Application for Today shared by Rev. Ryan Fea
• Moments of silence for reflection and connection with That-Which-Is-Within-And-Beyond
• Musical reflection and hymns led by Merging Waters members and Music Minister Michael Woytiuk
• The opportunity to make in-person and online offerings to support the ongoing mission and relationships of
Merging Waters Pastoral Charge as we seek to live a Christian exmaple of love and justice in the world
• A time to seek strength, comfort, encouragement, and connection through prayer

• This week's service will be followed by a congregational meeting for full members of Beaurepaire United to determine the future of the church building.

Sunday November 14th, 2021
MERGING WATERS IN-PERSON AND ONLINE WORSHIP

~ Stewardship Sunday ~

As we gather in worship from home or in person to pray, listen 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 whether we are physically together or 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. To join in worship in person, this week located at 24 Maple in Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue, you will first need to familiarise yourself with the protocols AVAILABLE HERE We are a community that cares about one another and the world so we will all adhere very closely to the simple steps that will help us all to stay safe. Be early, wear a mask, maintain 2 meters between bubbles, & use hand sanitizer.

Included in worship this week:

• Time for reflection
• Readings to inspire our hearts, souls, and actions
• An Application for Today shared by Rev. Ryan Fea, Jim Fyles (Merging Waters Treasurer and Union Church Finance Chair), and Mary Clark (Co-Chair Merging Waters Pastoral Charge)
• Moments of silence for reflection and connection with That-Which-Is-Within-And-Beyond
• Musical reflection and hymns led by Merging Waters members and Music Minister Michael Woytiuk
• The opportunity to make in-person and online offerings to support the ongoing mission and relationships of
Merging Waters Pastoral Charge as we seek to live a Christian exmaple of love and justice in the world
• A time to seek strength, comfort, encouragement, and connection through prayer

Sunday November 7th, 2021
MERGING WATERS WORSHIP ONLINE

~ Peace in Commitment 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.

Included in worship this week:

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 lightings that you may join at home by lighting candles, 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 found in the Order of Worship and on screen)

• Inspiring music by our talented and spirit-filled music ministry

• This week's Application For Today for this week's reading with Rev. Ryan Fea joined this week by Victoria Moulton (Treasurer Beaurepaire United) and Katherine Whitehead (Co-Chair Merging Waters Pastoral Charge)

• The opportunity to participate in the offering to support the work of Merging Waters Pastoral Charge

• A message shared by members of the Merging Waters Family about our commitment and support for one another in this community of welcome and justice.

Sunday October 31st, 2021
MERGING WATERS IN-PERSON AND ONLINE WORSHIP

~ All Saints Day ~

As we gather in worship from home or in person to pray, listen 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 whether we are physically together or 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. To join in worship in person you will first need to familiarise yourself with the protocols AVAILABLE HERE We are a community that cares about one another and the world so we will all adhere very closely to the simple steps that will help us all to stay safe. Be early, wear a mask, maintain 2 meters between bubbles, & use hand sanitizer.

Included in worship this week:

• Time for reflection
• Readings to inspire our hearts, souls, and actions
• An Application for Today shared by Rev. Ryan Fea
• Moments of silence for reflection and connection with that which is within and beyond
• Musical reflection and hymns led by Merging Waters members and Music Minister Michael Woytiuk
• The opportunity to make in-person and online offerings to support the ongoing mission and relationships of
Merging Waters Pastoral Charge as we seek to live a Christian exmaple of love and justice in the world
• A time to seek strength, comfort, encouragement, and connection through prayer

Sunday October 24th, 2021
MERGING WATERS ONLINE WORSHIP

~ Sunday of Grace ~

As we gather in worship from home or in person to pray, listen 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 whether we are physically together or 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. To join in worship in person you will first need to familiarise yourself with the protocols AVAILABLE HERE We are a community that cares about one another and the world so we will all adhere very closely to the simple steps that will help us all to stay safe. Be early, wear a mask, maintain 2 meters between bubbles, & use hand sanitizer.

Included in worship this week:

• Time for silent reflection
• Readings from scripture and other voices to inspire our hearts, souls, and actions
• Application for today led by visiting preacher Lisa Byer-de Wever
• Musical reflection led by Merging Waters members and Music Minister Michael Woytiuk
• The opportunity to make in-person and online offerings to support the ongoing mission and relationships of
Merging Waters Pastoral Charge as we seek to live a Christian exmaple of love and justice in the world
• A time to seek strength, comfort, encouragement, and connection through prayer

Sunday October 17th, 2021
MERGING WATERS ONLINE WORSHIP

~ World Food Sunday ~

As we gather in worship from home or in person to pray, listen 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 whether we are physically together or 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. To join in worship in person you will first need to familiarise yourself with the protocols AVAILABLE HERE We are a community that cares about one another and the world so we will all adhere very closely to the simple steps that will help us all to stay safe. Be early, wear a mask, maintain 2 meters between bubbles, & use hand sanitizer.

Included in worship this week:

• Time for reflection
• Readings to inspire our hearts, souls, and actions
• Leadership shared by the Merging Waters Outreach Committee
• Musical reflection led by Merging Waters members and Music Minister Michael Woytiuk
• The opportunity to make in-person and online offerings to support the ongoing mission and relationships of
Merging Waters Pastoral Charge as we seek to live a Christian exmaple of love and justice in the world
• A time to seek strength, comfort, encouragement, and connection through prayer

Sunday October 10th, 2021
MERGING WATERS IN-PERSON AND ONLINE WORSHIP

Thanksgiving Sunday

As we gather in worship from home or in person to pray, listen 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 whether we are physically together or 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. To join in worship in person you will first need to familiarise yourself with the protocols AVAILABLE HERE We are a community that cares about one another and the world so we will all adhere very closely to the simple steps that will help us all to stay safe. Be early, wear a mask, maintain 2 meters between bubbles, & use hand sanitizer.

Included in worship this week:

• Time for reflection
• Readings to inspire our hearts, souls, and actions
• An Application for Today shared by Rev. Ryan Fea
• Moments of silence for reflection and connection with that which is within and beyond
• Musical reflection led by Merging Waters members and Music Minister Michael Woytiuk
• The opportunity to make in-person and online offerings to support the ongoing mission and relationships of
Merging Waters Pastoral Charge as we seek to live a Christian exmaple of love and justice in the world
• A time to seek strength, comfort, encouragement, and connection through prayer

Sunday October 3rd, 2021
MERGING WATERS ONLINE WORSHIP

Creation Time 4 - World Communion 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.

Included in worship this week:

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:

• The Sacrament of Communion will be celebrated today please bring your elements to ZOOM if you will be partaking (grape juice/wine and bread)

• Inspiring music by our talented and spirit-filled music ministry

• This week's Application For Today for this week's reading with Rev. Ryan Fea

• The opportunity to participate in the offering to support the work of Merging Waters Pastoral Charge even from home

Sunday September 26th, 2021
MERGING WATERS IN-PERSON AND ONLINE WORSHIP

Creation Time 3 - Orange Shirt Day

This week we will gather in worship both here online and in person in the Union Church building.
To join in worship in person you will first need to familiarise yourself with the protocols AVAILABLE HERE
We are a community that cares about one another and the world so we will all adhere very closely to the simple steps that will help us all to stay safe. Be early, wear a mask, maintain 2 meters between bubbles, & use hand sanitizer.

You are invited to wear an orange shirt or another peice of orange clothing this Sunday and on September 30th to stand in solidarity with Indigenous children. Every Child Matters! Let's show them with this simple but powerful gesture and in how we call for justice within the lands and peoples of Turtle Island.

Included in worship this week:

• Time for silent reflection

• Readings from scripture to inspire our hearts, souls, and actions
• Musical reflection lead by Merging Waters members and Music Minister Michael Woytiuk
• Sharing the origins of Orange Shirt Day written and read by Helen Fyles
• Application For Today shared by Rev. Ryan Fea
• The opportunity to make in-person and online offerings to support the ongoing mission and relationships of Merging Waters Pastoral Charge as we seek to live a Christian exmaple of love and justice in the world
• A time to seek strength, comfort, encouragement, and connection through prayer, community, and music

An interactive service with which you can pray-along as you join us in worship. Links available at www.mergingwaters.ca/worship-online and the websites of participating faith communities.
Come and worship - ALL ARE WELCOME!!
This recording of the service that included both in-person and online participants represents a step forward in the work in progress that is our life of faith together. We're sorry about the audio quality. We will continue to evolve our capacties, technology, and techniques.

September 19th, 2021 ~ 17th Sunday After Pentecost

Merging Waters Pastoral Charge

Creation Time Week 2:
Creation Asks - Hear my Stories!

Worship Live on Zoom online this week
(there will be no in-person participation this week)

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:

- Inspiring music by our talented and spirit-filled music ministry

- The opportunity to participate in the offering to support the work of Merging Waters Pastoral Charge even from home

An interactive service with which you can sing-along and pray-along as you join us in worship.
Come and worship - ALL ARE WELCOME!!
This recording of the service that included both in-person and online participants represents a step forward in the work in progress that is our life of faith together. We will continue to evolve our capacties, technology, and techniques.

Sunday September 12th, 2021
MERGING WATERS INTEGRATED WORSHIP

Creation Time 1 - Called to Spiritual Renewal

As a Communty we have lived our lives of faith and worship online and in the world for 18months.
This week we will gather in worship both here online and in person in the Union Church building.
To join in worship in person you will first need to familiarise yourself with the protocols AVAILABLE HERE
We are a community that cares about one another and the world so we will all adhere very closely to the simple steps that will help us all to stay safe. Be early, wear a mask, maintain 2 meters between bubbles, & use hand sanitizer.

Included in worship this week:

• Time for silent reflection
• Readings from scripture and other voices to inspire our hearts, souls, and actions
• Application for today lead by our Minister Rev. Ryan Fea
• Musical reflection lad by Merging Waters members and Music Minister Michael Woytiuk
• Spoken word reflection
• The opportunity to make in-person and online offerings to support the ongoing mission and relationships of
Merging Waters Pastoral Charge as we seek to live a Christian exmaple of love and justice in the world
• A time to seek strength, comfort, encouragement, and connection through prayer

Come and worship - ALL ARE WELCOME!!
This recording of the service that included both in-person and online participants represents a step forward in the work in progress that is our life of faith together. We're sorry about the audio quality. We will continue to evolve our capacties, technology, and techniques.

Sunday Septmeber 5th, 2021
Sabbath

A pre-recorded Worship - this week will not involve a ZOOM gathering

As we gather in worship with our neighbours from wherever we are we come together to pray, listen to the Word, and reflect together. Merging Waters Pastoral Charge - Beaurepaire United Church and Union Church - join our neighbours on the West Island, Riverside, and around the world in this worship filled with song and Word, prayer, and action.

An interactive service with which you can sing-along and pray-along as you join us in worship. Links available at www.mergingwaters.ca/worship-online and the websites of participating faith communities.
Come and worship - ALL ARE WELCOME!!

Sunday August 29th, 2021
~ A Call To Creation Care ~

Worship Live on Zoom

Worship Schedule for Summer 2021
~ Summer of Faith and Action ~
Lifting up gifts that the United Church of Canada brings to the world.

Worship will be online

As we gather in worship with our neighbours from home to pray, listen to the Word, and reflect together with area United Churches, we engage in worship filled with song and Word, prayer, and action. Each service will reflect the spirit, talents, and style of the host community with the final service in Sept. being contributed to by all of the worshipping communities together.

As we continue to worship together Merging Waters Pastoral Charge is pleased to host the services of August 29th, 2021 which will be on ZOOM with later posting of the recoded video and September 5th, 2021 which will be a prerecorded service. Both will be accessible here, with later posting to the Merging Waters YouTube channel.
Scroll down here for each week.

Sunday June 27th, 2021 - 5th Sunday after Pentecost
~ Ecumenical Worship Service ~
Protestant Churches of the Lakeshore worship together

Worship Live on Zoom

As we gather in worship with our neighbours from home to pray, listen to the Word, and reflect together, an ecumenical service with Briarwood Presbyterian, Christ Church Beaurepaire and St. George's Anglican Churches, and Merging Waters Pastoral Charge - Beaurepaire United Church and Union Church - join our neighbours from the Montreal Lakeshore area in this worship filled with song and Word, prayer, and action. An interactive service with which you can sing-along and pray-along as you join us in worship. Links available at www.mergingwaters.ca/worship-online and the websites of participating faith communities. Come and worship - ALL ARE WELCOME!!

Sunday June 20th, 2021 - 4th Sunday After Pentecost
~ Singing Our Song of Faith ~
Merging Waters Pastoral Charge

Worship Live on Zoom

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:

- Inspiring music by our talented and spirit-filled music ministry

- Lifting uo our joyous thanksgiving for the life and work, mission and relationships of Merging Waters with special appreciation for the Ministry of Music of Pierre Gallant who retires this moth from his staff position with us as Music Minister

- The opportunity to participate in the offering to support the work of Merging Waters Pastoral Charge even from home

Sunday June 13th, 2021 - 3rd Sunday after Pentecost
~ Union Sunday ~
Merging Waters Pastoral Charge celebrates the anniversary of the formation of the United Church of Canada

Worship Live on Zoom

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:

- Inspiring music by our talented and spirit-filled music ministry

- The opportunity to participate in the offering to support the work of Merging Waters Pastoral Charge even from home

Sunday June 6th, 2021 - 2nd Sunday after Pentecost
~ United Church Pride Sunday ~
Merging Waters Pastoral Charge

Worship Live on Zoom

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:

- A Midrashic reading bringing another voice of creative engagement with Scriputres

- The Application For Today shared by Rev. Ryan Fea

- Inspiring music by our talented and spirit-filled music ministry

- The opportunity to participate in the offering to support the work of Merging Waters Pastoral Charge even from home

Looking for ways to be a rainbow of hope to 2S&LGBTQAI+ peoples?

- Attend the upcoming workshop from the West Island LGBTQ2+ Centre Free of Charge hosted by the Family Life Centre:

Demystifying Transgender Identity Tuesday June 29th,1:30 pm contact the Family Life Centre to register send an email to familylifecentre@gmail.com for the ZOOM link.

- Check out this guide from the Trevor Project on being an ally to Transgender and Nonbinary Youth https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/trevor-support-center/a-guide-to-being-an-ally-to-transgender-and-nonbinary-youth/

- Looking for a way to understand terms used by rainbow communities? Check out this glossary of terms from the United Steel Workers: https://www.usw.ca/districts/6/district-6-steel-pride/lgbtq2sia-mini-glossary

Sunday May 30th, 2021
~ Trinity Sunday ~
Collaborative Worship With Area United Churches

Worship Live on Facebook with discussion to follow on ZOOM

As we gather in worship with our neighbours 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:

- Childrens Church hosted by Cedar Park United on ZOOM

- 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 found in the Order of Worship and on screen)
- Exploring the theme of "Now What?" (What are we called to be/do?) Service hosted by Cedar Park United on their Facebook Livestream postions avalable below. This service was followed by a discussion on ZOOM with our neighbours about what we are inspired to do through action in our dreaming and living as God's Forever Children.

- Inspiring music lead by Ceday Park

- The opportunity to participate in the offering to support the work of Merging Waters Pastoral Charge even from home

Sunday May 23rd, 2021
~ Pentecost ~
Merging Waters Pastoral Charge

Worship Live on Zoom

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:

- Inspiring music by our talented and spirit-filled music ministry

- The opportunity to participate in the offering to support the work of Merging Waters Pastoral Charge even from home

Sunday May 16th, 2021 ~ 7th Sunday of Easter
Merging Waters Pastoral Charge
That You May Have Joy

Worship Live on Zoom

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:

- Inspiring music by our talented and spirit-filled music ministry

- The opportunity to participate in the offering to support the work of Merging Waters Pastoral Charge even from home

Sunday May 9th, 2021 ~ 6th Sunday of Easter
Merging Waters Pastoral Charge
Christian Family Sunday

Worship Live on Zoom

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:

- Inspiring music by our talented and spirit-filled music ministry

- The opportunity to participate in the offering to support the work of Merging Waters Pastoral Charge even from home

Sunday May 2nd, 2021 ~ 5th Sunday of Easter
Merging Waters Pastoral Charge
God Is Love

Worship Live on Zoom

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:

- Inspiring music by our talented and spirit-filled music ministry

- The opportunity to participate in the offering to support the work of Merging Waters Pastoral Charge even from home

Sunday April 25th, 2021 ~ 4th Sunday of Easter
Merging Waters Pastoral Charge
Earth Day

Worship Live on Zoom

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:

- Inspiring music by our talented and spirit-filled music ministry

- this week's message comes from the merging Waters Outreach committees and our guest worship leader Aaron Mietchkota

- The opportunity to participate in the offering to support the work of Merging Waters Pastoral Charge even from home

Sunday April 18th, 2021 - 3rd Sunday of easter
Merging Waters Pastoral Charge
We Walk This Easter Road Together

Worship Live on Zoom

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:

- Inspiring music by our talented and spirit-filled music ministry

- This week's message will be shared by guest preacher the Rev Wendy Evans

- The opportunity to participate in the offering to support the work of Merging Waters Pastoral Charge even from home

Sunday April 11th, 2021
Merging Waters Pastoral Charge
Transformative Misson

Worship Live on Zoom

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:

- Inspiring music by our talented and spirit-filled music ministry

- This week's message we invite a speaker from Montreal City Mission to share their important work and how we can continue to support it.

- The opportunity to participate in the offering to support the work of Merging Waters Pastoral Charge even from home

Sunday April 4th, 2021
Merging Waters Pastoral Charge
Easter Sunday

Worship Live on Zoom

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:

- Inspiring music by our talented and spirit-filled music ministry

- This week's Application For Today for this week's reading with Rev. Ryan Fea

- The opportunity to participate in the offering to support the work of Merging Waters Pastoral Charge even from home

March 28th, 2021
Merging Waters Pastoral Charge
Palm Sunday

Worship Live on Zoom

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:

- The Sacrament of Communion will be celebrated today please bring your elements to ZOOM (grape juice/wine and bread)

- Inspiring music by our talented and spirit-filled music ministry

- This week's Application For Today for this week's reading with Rev. Ryan Fea

- The opportunity to participate in the offering to support the work of Merging Waters Pastoral Charge even from home

respond to the call to walking humbly along with Jesus in solidarity with the poor and the oppressed. Read the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and find out how we as people of faith can call on governments to make real change toward reconciliation (available in English/disponible en Français):
https://www.un.org/development/desa/indigenouspeoples/declaration-on-the-rights-of-indigenous-peoples.html

March 21st, 2021 Merging Waters Pastoral Charge
Creation's Love Written On Our Hearts

Worship Live on Zoom

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:

- Inspiring music by our talented and spirit-filled music ministry

- This week's Application For Today for this week's reading with Rev. Ryan Fea

- The opportunity to participate in the offering to support the work of Merging Waters Pastoral Charge even from home

March 14th, 2021 Merging Waters Pastoral Charge
Celebrating Affirming P.I.E. Day

Worship Live on Zoom

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:

- Inspiring music by our talented and spirit-filled music ministry

- This week's Application For Today for this week's reading with Rev. Ryan Fea

- The opportunity to participate in the offering to support the work of Merging Waters Pastoral Charge even from home

March 7th, 2021 Merging Waters Pastoral Charge
Lifting Up International Women's Day

Worship Live on Zoom

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:

- Inspiring music by our talented and spirit-filled music ministry

- This week's Application For Today for this week's reading with Rev. Ryan Fea

- The opportunity to participate in the offering to support the work of Merging Waters Pastoral Charge even from home

February 28th, 2021 Merging Waters Pastoral Charge
Service Celebrating Black History Month

Worship Live on Zoom

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:

- Inspiring music by our talented and spirit-filled music ministry

- This week's Application For Today for this week's reading with Rev. Ryan Fea

- The opportunity to participate in the offering to support the work of Merging Waters Pastoral Charge even from home

February 21st, 2021 Merging Waters Pastoral Charge
Covenant of Love

Worship Live on Zoom

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:

- Inspiring music by our talented and spirit-filled music ministry

- This week's Application For Today for this week's reading with Rev. Ryan Fea

- The opportunity to participate in the offering to support the work of Merging Waters Pastoral Charge even from home

February 17th, 2021 LIVE worship with

Merging Waters Pastoral Charge
Ash Wednesday ~ Of Ash And Clay

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:

- An invitation to reflect on the call to be remade by the message of love shared by Christ

- A safe space together to express feelings in our spiritual journey

- Ash Wednesday readings

- You can join Rev, Fea in marking your forhead if you have ashes, soil, or clay

- The opportunity to lift our faith expression in song, prayer, word, and refelction as we are called to act in love

- A short time of reflection on Ash Wednesday and the Lenten journey with Rev. Ryan Fea

- The opportunity to participate in the offering to support the work of Merging Waters Pastoral Charge

February 14th, 2021 LIVE worship with

Merging Waters Pastoral Charge
Our Identity As Beloved Children Of God

As we gather in worship from home to pray, listen to the Word, and reflect together, we knowOur identity as beloved children of God 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 with guest preacher Rev. Wendy Evans

- The opportunity to participate in the offering to support the work of Merging Waters Pastoral Charge even from home

February 7th, 2021 LIVE worship with

Merging Waters Pastoral Charge
Being Generous With Our Lives

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:

- This week's Application For Today for this week's reading with guest preacher Rev. Wendy Evans

- The opportunity to participate in the offering to support the work of Merging Waters Pastoral Charge even from home

January 31st, 2021 West Island Shared Service
WHO ARE WE?
Hosted by Merging Waters Pastoral Charge
Live on Zoom and YouTube Live

We gather as a wider community of Montreal's West Island and Laval in worship 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 help to break your sense 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, if safe to do so.

- Lighting of the rainbow candle.
- Responsive prayers and readings you can say along with worship leaders from Merging Waters Pastoral Charge, Summerlea, Ste. Genevieve, Beaconsfield, Roxboro, and Cedar Park United Churches - participate at home in reading the bolded text aloud.
- Hymns you can sing along to, (lyrics to be found in the Order of Worship and on screen) and uplifting music by our talented Music Ministry.

- A reflection on this week's readings.

- The opportunity to participate in discussions with neighbouring United Churches of the West Island of Montreal.

Merging Waters Pastoral Charge January 24th, 2021
The Journey

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 opportunity to participate in the offering to support the work of Merging Waters Pastoral Charge even from home

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:

- This week's Application For Today for this week's reading

- The opportunity to participate in the offering to support the work of Merging Waters Pastoral Charge even from home

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:

- This week's Application For Today for this week's reading

- The opportunity to participate in the offering to support the work of Merging Waters Pastoral Charge even from home

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:

- This week's Application For Today for this week's reading

- The opportunity to participate in the offering to support the work of Merging Waters Pastoral Charge even from home

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

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL!!

December 24th, 2020 LIVE Worship for
Christmas Eve - Telling the Story by Candlelight

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

December 20th, 2020 LIVE Worship for
Advent 4 - The Sunday of Love

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

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

December 6th, 2020 Shared LIVE Worship for
Advent 2 - The Sunday of Peace

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

November 29th, 2020 Shared LIVE Worship for
Advent 1 - The Sunday of Hope

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 opportunity to participate in the offering and support the mission and community of Merging Waters Pastoral Charge even from home with the links below.

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 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

November 15th, 2020 Merging Waters Pastoral Charge
LIVE Worship for Outreach Sunday

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

- 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

November 8th, 2020 Merging Waters Pastoral Charge
LIVE Worship for Remembrance Sunday

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

- 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

November 1st, 2020 Merging Waters Pastoral Charge
LIVE Worship for All Saints Day

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

- 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

October 25th, 2020 LIVE Worship with
Merging Waters Pastoral Charge

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 opportunity 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

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

- 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 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

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

- 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 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

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

- 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 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

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

- 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 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

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

- 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 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:

- This week's Application For Today for this week's reading

- The opportunity 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 opportunity 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

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 opportunity 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 

Merging Waters Pastoral Charge Online Worship

June 28th

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 opportunity 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

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

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 opportunity 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

You will find below video/videos of a full worship service with:

- This week's Application For Today for this week's reading

- The opportunity 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

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 opportunity 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

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 opportunity 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

You will find below video/videos of a full worship service with:

- This week's Application For Today for this week's reading

- The opportunity 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

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.

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.