100 YEARS of THE UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA in 2025

We will join with other United Churches in Prince Edward County 
to enjoy a year of special events and celebrations! See below for our special events.

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Please note: The Church Calendar is updated closer to each month with additional
events, activities and with times and dates, as they are confirmed. Please check back.
Thank you.

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March 2025​

Sunday, March 2 at 11:30 a.m.

"Alternatives for Women" Presentation

How can we be a good friend or neighbour to those in domestic situations? Local community service group "Alternatives for Women" will give a presentation about intimate partner violence in Prince Edward County. Learn important information about what helps and what doesn't. Sunday, March 2, 2025 at 11:30 a.m. at Cressy Glenora United Church. All are encouraged and welcome to attend. Coffee will be served. Donations welcome in benefit of Alternatives for Women.

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Wednesday, March 5  Ash Wednesday (no service)​

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Sunday, March 9  P.I.E. Day Special Event

Today we celebrate our Affirming Ministry by being public, intentional and explicit in affirming LGBTQAI+ and Two-Spirit people, their family, friends and allies. You are welcome here. Bring a pie to share, if you can, or just bring your fork. Coffee and tea will also be served for this time of "sweet" fellowship. ​

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Coming in Spring 

SPECIAL EVENT: CELEBRATING 100 YEARS of THE UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA

Book Club: "Sacred Earth, Sacred Soul"

LOCATION TO BE DETERMINED

You are invited to a County-wide book club of this 2022 title
by John Philip Newell exploring Celtic wisdom for the world. Location to be determined by participants. 

 

Sunday, March 16  Worship (2nd Sunday of Lent) 10:45 a.m., followed by Annual General Meeting in Burley Hall

Sunday, March 23  Worship (3rd Sunday of Lent) 10:45 a.m.

Sunday, March 30  Worship (4th Sunday of Lent) 10:45 a.m.

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April 2025

​Sunday, April 6  Worship (5th Sunday of Lent) 10:45 a.m.

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Thursday, April 10 at 4:00 p.m.

"Fraud Prevention" Presentation

How can you protect yourself from internet fraud and phone scams? A "Fraud Prevention" presentation will be offered by Nikki Cordingley who is the Community Safety Officer for the Prince Edward County branch of the OPP (Ontario Provincial Police). Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. at Cressy Glenora United Church.  All are welcome. Freewill offering.

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Sunday, April 13  Palm Sunday Worship with Communion at 10:45 a.m. followed by Church Potluck in Burley Hall (11:45 a.m.)

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Thursday, April 17  Maundy Thursday Worship collaboration with St. Philip Anglican Church, Milford. 7 p.m. (Archdeacon Nancy Northgrave presiding, Rev. Aaron Miechkota preaching).

 

Friday, April 18  Good Friday Shared Service at Black River Chapel, 10 a.m. (In collaboration with South Bay United and St. Philips Anglican. Rev. Aaron Miechkota presiding and Archdeacon Nancy Northgrave preaching.)

 

Sunday, April 20  EASTER SUNDAY

Easter Service at 10:45 a.m.

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Sunday, April 27  Worship at 10:45 a.m.​

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May 2025

Sunday, May 4  Worship at 10:45 a.m. 

Sunday, May 11  Worship at 10:45 a.m.

Sunday, May 18  Worship and Mother's Day Theme, at 10:45 a.m., followed by Congregational Meeting

Sunday, May 25  Worship at 10:45 a.m.

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Saturday, May 31, 2025

SPECIAL EVENT: CELEBRATING 100 YEARS of THE UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA

"Grand Celebration: 100th Anniversary Worship &
Celebrate PEC Gathering"

AT CRYSTAL PALACE IN PICTON, 10am - 2pm

A gathering of All United Churches from across PEC and special guests and musicians to celebrate the centennial year o the United Church of Canada. Saturday, May 31, 2025 at Crystal Palace in Picton. 10am - 2 pm. Free of charge. The entire community is warmly welcome to attend. 

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June 2025

Sunday, June 1  No Worship

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Sunday, June 8  Pentecost Worship at 10:45 a.m., followed by Congregational Meeting

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Sunday, June 15  Worship at South Bay United Church, 9 a.m.

No Worship at Cressy Glenora United Church. South Bay United warmly welcomes the folks fo Cressy Glenora Church to help them celebrate their church anniversary. 9:00 a.m. followed by luncheon in the hall. 2029 County Rd 13, Milford, ON K0K 2P0. Please RSVP for lunch quantities, if possible. All are welcome. 

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Coming in mid to late June 

SPECIAL EVENT: CELEBRATING 100 YEARS of THE UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA

"Sandbanks Pilgrimage"

AT SANDBANKS PROVINCIAL PARK

You are invited to join a guided spiritual journey along ancient sandy trails. Followed by an agape meal at the beach.Registration required. (Details and exact date and time to be determined.)

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Sunday, June 22  "Pride Sunday" Worship at 10:45 a.m.

Sunday, June 29  Canada Day Reflections and "Cemetery Decoration Day" at 10:45 a.m. Our annual tradition: bring fresh flowers (as able) to decorate the gravestones in our adjacent cemetery after the service. 

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July 2025

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Coming in early July

SPECIAL EVENT: CELEBRATING 100 YEARS of THE UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA"

"In Our Own Words: 100 Years of the United Church
in North Marysbourgh"

AT CRESSY GLENORA UNITED CHURCH

2025 marks 100 years of the United Church of Canada. Please join us for very special celebration---presented by Cressy Glenora Church---exploring the past, present and future of the United Church in North Marysbourgh, Prince Edward County. Enjoy historical artifacts, stories and photographs of the churches that contributed to who we are today. Dream with us about how the church can serve the community of today and tomorrow. Fun projects for kids and youth. Coffee and desserts to be served. We hope you will enjoy this very special event! (Exact date and time to be determined)

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Sunday, July 6  Worship with Communion at 10:45 a.m. 

Sunday, July 13  Worship at 10:45 a.m.

Sunday, July 20  Worship at 10:45 a.m.

Sunday, July 27  Worship at 10:45 a.m.

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August 2025

Sunday, August 3  "Creative Church" 10:45 a.m. in Burley Hall. Come for some creative fun as we explore our faith in a playful spirit. Perfect for all ages. No experience required. 

Sunday, August 10  Worship at 10:45 a.m.

Sunday, August 17  Worship at 10:45 a.m.

Sunday, August 24  Worship at 10:45 a.m.

Sunday, August 31  Worship at 10:45 a.m.

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September 2025

Sunday, September 7  Worship at 10:45 a.m.

Sunday, September 14  "Church Anniversary Sunday" and "Community Photo Day"

Sunday, September 21  Worship at 10:45 a.m.

Sunday, September 28  Worship at 10:45 a.m., folllowed by Congregational Meeting

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October 2025

Sunday, October 5  "World Communion," Worship at 10:45 a.m.

Sunday, October 12  "Thanksgiving," Worship at 10:45 a.m.

Sunday, October 19  Worship at 10:45 a.m.

Sunday, October 26  "Orange Shirt Day," Worship at 10:45 a.m.

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November 2025

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SPECIAL EVENT: CELEBRATING 100 YEARS of THE UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA"

Coming in November

"Deep Spirituality, Daring Justice, Bold Discipleship: Envisioning the Next 100 Years of the United Church
in PEC"

WORKSHOP AT REDNERSVILLE-ALBURY UNITED CHURCH

How might our faith, spirituality and justice-seeking serve and partner with PEC for the next 100 years? (Exact date and time to be determined).

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Sunday, November 2  Worship at 10:45 a.m.

Sunday, November 9  "Remembrance Sunday," Worship at 10:45 a.m.

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Tuesday, November 11  Laying the Cressy Glenora Church wreath at the Picton Cenotaph as part of the Prince Edward County Remembrance Day Service. Approx. 11 a.m. in Picton. 

 

Sunday, November 16  Worship at 10:45 a.m.

Sunday, November 23  Worship with Communion at 10:45 a.m.

Sunday, November 30  Advent Hope, Worship at 10:45 a.m.

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December 2025

Sunday, December 7  Advent Peace, Worship at 10:45 a.m., followed by Congregational Meeting

Sunday, December 14  Advent Joy & Pageant at 10:45 a.m.

Sunday, December 21  Advent Love & Mary Theme, Worship at 10:45 a.m.

Wednesday, December 24  Christmas Eve, service time to be determined

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January 2026

First Sunday of 2026 - New Year's Breakfast and Liturgy Around the Table in celebration of Epiphany, in Burley Hall at 10:45 a.m.​

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