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WHY WE COME TO UNION CHURCH

At Union, we come in all shapes and sizes, from many walks of life, from different personal and family lifestyles, and from many religious backgrounds. We come to church for many different reasons.

**Affirming Congregation: On April 28, 2002, Union Church became an Affirming Congregation of the United Church of Canada - the first United Church in Quebec to do so. This means we welcome the full participation of gays, lesbians, bisexuals and transgendered people in all aspects of our ministry.

Here are some quotes from people involved in a service that focussed on why we are involved in Union Church.

“it makes a space in life to reflect on things that go beyond the
details of daily living”

  

“special music, great organist and choir”

  
   

“I express my spirituality through music and singing. I come to listen, to learn, to meditate, and to join a community

“the opportunity to put my talents to
use for the care and nurture of that community”

    
     

“I go home renewed and ready to stand a new week”
 

“I need peaceful time for reflection. The music is moving. There is a sense of community. I like to be challenged in pondering religion and life”

  

“It is a time to reflect and a time for connecting with other members of the
congregation”

      
   

“I need to nurture my spiritual self. I need quiet time and beautiful music for my soul. I need to be surrounded by other people who are also searching”
 

Our Mission Statement 

We are the people of Union Church.

We join together, in inclusive community, to celebrate God's presence and grace, proclaimed through the life and example of Jesus Christ, in love, service hope and the struggle for justice.

We are committed to providing an environment of nurture, opportunity and challenge that enables all people to realize their fullest potential and their highest calling.

We are dedicated to being effective stewards of God's world, in its fullness and diversity, and to working toward freedom and justice for its peoples.

Living out our mission statement, we commit ourselves to reaching out with love and acceptance to all those who come through our doors. We recognize that God's love is extended to all people. We pledge to accept and to welcome in the life and ministry of our congregation, people of any age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, ability, social or economic circumstance or ethnic background. In so doing, we will strive to make Union Church a safe place for all, and to be a voice for justice in our community.