Glen cairn united
We are called by God to be a welcoming church where we respect differences and build Christian community as we learn, grow, celebrate, and reach out in faith.
The Arrogant Worms in Concert
The Arrogant Worms have spent over three decades making fun of a big dumb world. Their songs have been played on the radio, the internet, and in outer space (on the space shuttle Endeavour). The Worms began at Queen’s University in 1991 when some members of the student cabaret group, The Queen’s Players, started writing songs and sketches for the campus radio station CFRC. Soon the group became The Arrogant Worms (Chris Patterson, Mike McCormick, and Trevor Strong) who have since toured ceaselessly across Canada (and select other parts of the world), released 13 albums, and recorded with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra. Their song, The Last Saskatchewan Pirate, has been covered by bands such as Captain Tractor and The Longest Johns, and their Happy Happy birthday song is a viral sensation with over one hundred million views of the various fan videos on YouTube. More than thirty years after they began, The Arrogant Worms continue to provide tuneful and silly escapism for everyone who needs it.
Tickets available from ticketsplease.ca.
Services at Glen Cairn United
Join us for worship Sunday at 10:00 AM in person or on YouTube
Sunday WORSHIP
In-person services are back! Visit the What's New page to read about how our service works.
We recommend you wear a mask and be fully vaccinated if you attend in person.
Join us for refreshments after the service.
Sunday School
Glen Cairn United provides a Christian environment where children and youth are welcomed, heard, valued, nurtured and supported.
Visit our Sunday School page for more information .
Throughout The Week
Join us for activities throughout the week.
What's New?
See our What's New page for updates on events happening this week.
BiBle Study
Join us online Wednesday evening from 7:00 – 8:00 pm by Zoom
All are welcome. No experience necessary. No need to leave home as we go through Zoom.
For details contact the church office at office@gcuc.ca or Kevin McComas.
Morning Prayer on Facebook
Rev. Elaine invites you to join her on Facebook Live at 10 am Tuesdays, for gentle prayer time. Check into the church Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/glencairnunitedchurch/.
Senior Choir
Senior choir practices on Thursday at 7:30 PM.
Contact Scott Auchinleck for more information.
Children's Choir
Children's choir will resume in Fall 2022.
The children of the GCUC Children's Choir (K to Grade 6) are now meeting online on Zoom every Thursday evening at 6:30 pm for 40 minutes of song, story time and arts and crafts.
If you think your child would like to join the fun please contact Dianne Hough or Jennifer Yeates. For details contact the church office at office@gcuc.ca.
Come and join the activities! We would love to have you!
Support Our Work
There are many ways to support Glen Cairn United. All donation methods provide an official income tax receipt.
Give Monthly by PAR
Give monthly by Pre-Authorized Remittance (PAR). Funds will come directly to our church on the 20th of each month. You choose the amount you would like to give and where you would like it to be directed (Operating Fund, Capital Fund, Mission and Service, etc.) and you may change it at any time. Please contact Martha Townshend Colford at giving@gcuc.ca for more information or to make any changes.
Interac e-transfer
Transfer funds directly to the church through your online banking account. Set the church up as a new Interac e-transfer payee using office@gcuc.ca as the email address.
Initiate an Interac e-transfer and create a security question. For security reasons, please provide the response to your security question in a separate email.
Mail
Mail your cheques (today’s date or post-dated) to Glen Cairn United Church, 140 Abbeyhill Drive, Kanata, Ontario K2L 1H5.
Canada Helps
Donate online through Canada Helps.
Gift Cards
This program raises funds for the church through the sale of gift cards. Gift cards in various denominations are available for many businesses. You receive the full value of the gift card and the church receives a donation.
Gift card purchases are not eligible for a tax receipt.
The program is managed by Sharron Ladouceur. For her information contact the church office or write to giftcards@gcuc.ca.
Programs for our Community
Healing Pathway Team
The Healing Pathway Team now offers regular in-person sessions at Glen Cairn United Church on Mondays. Masks are required for all in-person sessions, and we also offer distance healing for those who are worried about infection. We can also make arrangements based on your availability and offer in-home visits to those who might find it difficult to come to the church.
Do you know someone in the community who might benefit from a Healing Pathway session? Healing Pathway members can adapt the sessions for anyone in need even if they do not attend our church.
In January 2023, the members of the Pastoral Care Committee will be setting up a Healing Corner which will be situated opposite the choir at the front of the church. After the service, we invite anyone who would like some comforting to visit us. We offer a compassionate seat where you can connect with a listening ear, light a memory candle, be offered a personal prayer, anointment, or receive a Healing Pathway soaking prayer. The Prayer box is waiting for your special request for a Prayer for the People.
Healing Pathway is a Ministry of the United Church. Sessions are free of charge and seek to support standard medical treatments by providing peace and comfort to everyone who needs some. Nurtured by this comfort, self healing can continue with the support of the Holy Spirit.
If you have any questions, or wish to make an appointment, please contact our Coordinator, Nancy Kerr at healingpathwaygcuc@gmail.com.