Visitors are always welcome at Centennial United Church. We hope you are able to visit us at a worship service soon. When you are here, please reach out to an usher or someone near you in the pew and let them know you are new. They will be pleased to answer questions and help you get to know our church better.
Ph 705.428.3711
Dress code
What time are church school classes and morning worship?
Where do I park?
Where do I go when I get there?
Are children welcome in worship?
Order of Worship
Are there rules about who can participate in taking Holy Communion?
There is none. Except in the very warmest weather, there will likely be at least a few of us in a jacket and tie. Most of us wear 'business casual' but we also have some who are more comfortable in their best jeans.
Worship begins at 10:30 am and is about an hour long. Coffee and fellowship follow in the Sunday School hall for those who can stay.
Sunday school is coordinated with worship and children go to classes after the Children's Time. Classes run from September to the beginning of June.
Parking is available in the following areas:
The main entrance to the sanctuary is through the front doors off of William Street. There are greeters at the front door who are glad to answer any questions you may have once you arrive. Many people also come in the back entrance off the parking lot through the church hall and the round room. The ramp is located at that door. You may have to ask directions if you come in through the hall but do not be shy, anyone you see will be glad to help.
Because Centennial United worships as a community, children of all ages are welcome in worship. Worship each week includes a children’s time. Age-appropriate activities are available from ushers to help children if the sermon is boring. We do not mind if children move around a bit or go over to sit beside Grandma.
In the back of the sanctuary are a rocking chair and soft toys should a young child need calming during worship.
Should you choose, your young child can participate in worship until children's time is complete, and then you can escort your child to the nursery or Sunday School until worship is done. You may also take younger children to the nursery before the service. Since we do not always have children in the nursery, the person on nursery 'duty' may not be sitting there playing with a rattle. If you let an usher or Sunday School teacher know, they will contact the caregiver. The nursery is clean, cheerful and stocked with toys for young children.
The bulletin you receive as you enter the sanctuary will tell you what to expect. The overhead screens will be used during the service for prayers and the hymns. Some parts of our worship are participatory, and worshipers stand at times. These times are indicated in the bulletin and you can follow the choir's lead. If it is difficult to stand – don't.
We believe that a key feature of Jesus' ministry was his radical hospitality and open table. You don’t have to be United Church or even a member of any church to participate in the sacrament of the Lord’s Supper. There is no age requirement. All are welcome.
Rick Warren
10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship Join us for Coffee Hour after the service.
Centennial United Church
234 William Street, PO Box 385
Stayner, ON L0M 1S0
Office Hours:
Tues. & Thurs. 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Office Email:
office@ucstayner.ca
Office Phone: 705-428-3711
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