About Us
About Us
Who Are We?
Love has a home here – and you can too! St. Paul’s is a liberal, outward-looking Christian community within the United Church of Canada where everyone is made to feel welcome, cared-for and valued.
It’s often challenging to keep up in today’s changing world. We provide many opportunities to deepen our faith and spirituality, share concerns and ideas, learn from each other, and create connections that strengthen and enrich our lives
as well as our larger community.
Music-filled Sunday morning services are held in our beautiful sanctuary and we take a holistic view of “attendance at church” that extends well beyond Sundays, touching the lives of everyone in our community from infants to seniors.
Our services are live-streamed. Our talented musicians provide ample opportunities for musical performances and outreach. Our cooks and volunteers ensure that the community is fed in once-monthly Monday night dinners, Thursday lunches in Café 55+, and on Saturday mornings at the famous Valley Town Breakfast. Our pastoral care team makes home visits for those unable to participate in worship. Our youth and children enjoy many fun activities throughout the week and at Day Camp in the summer.
In short, our kitchens and programs, and our arms and hearts, are open wide.
If you would like more information, or would like a personal call please contact us. We look forward to meeting you!
History
The Dundas Wesleyan Methodist Church opened for worship on September 30, 1855. Church union occurred on June 15, 1925, when the Dundas Wesleyan Methodist Church was named St. Paul's United Church.
A fire destroyed the church on August 4, 1931. A cornerstone for the new St. Paul's was laid on November 19th, 1932. The dedication for the current church took place on November 12, 1933.
Staff
Fredric DeVries
Minister of Music
John Adeyemi
Pastoral Care Minister
Porscha Hewitt, Coordinator
for Youth & Young Families
Merrill Graham
Minister Emeritus
Sarah French
Office Administrator
Gisell Arevalo
Church Custodian
Church Board
Board Chair Dr. Jennifer Blake
Past Chair/Nominations Bev Gough
Vice Chair
Secretary/Nominations Sheelagh Wood
Treasurer Sandra Palmer
Finance Margaret Melhorn
Christian Development Peter Ross
Communications Sandi Stride
Ministers and Personnel Bruce McKay
Outreach Sharon McKay
Pastoral Care Win Czum
Property Yvan Raymond
Stewardship Dr. Dave Davis
Trustees Mary Sealey
UCW Win Czum
Worship Joan Williams
Supervisor Minister Rev. Brian Vickers
Church Board
Board Chair Dr. Jennifer Blake
Past Chair/Nominations Bev Gough
Vice Chair
Secretary/Nominations Sheelagh Wood
Treasurer Sandra Palmer
Finance Margaret Melhorn
Christian Development Peter Ross
Communications Sandi Stride
Ministers and Personnel Bruce McKay
Outreach Sharon McKay
Pastoral Care Win Czum
Property Yvan Raymond
Stewardship Dr. Dave Davis
Trustees Mary Sealey
UCW Win Czum
Worship Joan Williams
Supervisor Minister Rev. Brian Vickers
Church Board
Board Chair Dr. Jennifer Blake
Past Chair/Nominations Bev Gough
Vice Chair
Secretary/Nominations Sheelagh Wood
Treasurer Sandra Palmer
Finance Margaret Melhorn
Christian Development Peter Ross
Communications Sandi Stride
Ministers and Personnel Bruce McKay
Outreach Sharon McKay
Pastoral Care Win Czum
Property Yvan Raymond
Stewardship Dr. Dave Davis
Trustees Mary Sealey
UCW Win Czum
Worship Joan Williams
Supervisor Minister Rev. Brian Vickers
Committees
AFFIRMING: The Affirming Subcommittee (working with the Worship Committee) supports our process toward becoming an Affirming Community of Faith (designation by Affirm United in partnership with the UCC).
CHRISTIAN DEVELOPMENT: The Christian Development Committee promotes the spiritual growth of the congregation by providing opportunities for education and study to all ages.
COMMUNICATIONS: The Communications Committee has overall responsibility for fostering a sense of belonging to a community in Christ - within St. Paul’s congregation and with the world around us - through communications that keep everyone informed and engaged.
FINANCE: Church finances are overseen by a Finance Committee, which is made up of members of the congregation with backgrounds in finance, accounting, compliance and risk management. The Finance Committee maintains overall responsibility for all matters and records pertaining to congregational finances.
MINISTERS AND PERSONNEL (M&P):
The Ministry and Personnel Committee of the United Church has responsibility for hiring and support of church staff, including those in ministry. This responsibility includes the oversight of personnel policies, safe and harmonious working conditions, and continuing education of staff.
OUTREACH: The Outreach Committee promotes awareness of societal needs and concerns and encourages the congregation to seek a Christian response to such concerns by developing a program of education aimed at keeping mission concerns before the congregation.
PASTORAL CARE AND MEMBERSHIP: The Pastoral Care and Membership Committee has oversight responsibility for the pastoral life of the congregation along with members of ministry.
PROPERTY: The Property Committee oversees the maintenance and use of the Church property through oversight of housekeeping, maintenance, repair and decoration of all Church properties.
STEWARDSHIP: The Stewardship Committee is responsible for the overall level of Stewardship of the congregation by ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to contribute their time, talents and resources to help build a better Christian community.
UNITED CHURCH WOMEN (UCW): To unite the women of the congregation for the total mission of the Church and to provide a medium through which they may express their loyalty and devotion to Jesus Christ in Christian witness, study, fellowship and service.
WORSHIP: The Worship Committee has oversight and responsibility for all services of worship. The committee oversees the administration of sacraments, including preparation events for Communion and all aspects of Baptism services.
Committees
AFFIRMING: The Affirming Subcommittee (working with the Worship Committee) supports our process toward becoming an Affirming Community of Faith (designation by Affirm United in partnership with the UCC).
CHRISTIAN DEVELOPMENT: The Christian Development Committee promotes the spiritual growth of the congregation by providing opportunities for education and study to all ages.
COMMUNICATIONS: The Communications Committee has overall responsibility for fostering a sense of belonging to a community in Christ - within St. Paul’s congregation and with the world around us - through communications that keep everyone informed and engaged.
FINANCE: Church finances are overseen by a Finance Committee, which is made up of members of the congregation with backgrounds in finance, accounting, compliance and risk management. The Finance Committee maintains overall responsibility for all matters and records pertaining to congregational finances.
MINISTERS AND PERSONNEL (M&P): The Ministry and Personnel Committee of the United Church has responsibility for hiring and support of church staff, including those in ministry. This responsibility includes the oversight of personnel policies, safe and harmonious working conditions, and continuing education of staff.
OUTREACH: The Outreach Committee promotes awareness of societal needs and concerns and encourages the congregation to seek a Christian response to such concerns by developing a program of education aimed at keeping mission concerns before the congregation.
PASTORAL CARE AND MEMBERSHIP: The Pastoral Care and Membership Committee has oversight responsibility for the pastoral life of the congregation along with members of ministry.
PROPERTY: The Property Committee oversees the maintenance and use of the Church property through oversight of housekeeping, maintenance, repair and decoration of all Church properties.
STEWARDSHIP: The Stewardship Committee is responsible for the overall level of Stewardship of the congregation by ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to contribute their time, talents and resources to help build a better Christian community.
UNITED CHURCH WOMEN (UCW): To unite the women of the congregation for the total mission of the Church and to provide a medium through which they may express their loyalty and devotion to Jesus Christ in Christian witness, study, fellowship and service.
WORSHIP: The Worship Committee has oversight and responsibility for all services of worship. The committee oversees the administration of sacraments, including preparation events for Communion and all aspects of Baptism services.
Committees
AFFIRMING: The Affirming Subcommittee (working with the Worship Committee) supports our process toward becoming an Affirming Community of Faith (designation by Affirm United in partnership with the UCC).
CHRISTIAN DEVELOPMENT: The Christian Development Committee promotes the spiritual growth of the congregation by providing opportunities for education and study to all ages.
COMMUNICATIONS: The Communications Committee has overall responsibility for fostering a sense of belonging to
a community in Christ - within St. Paul’s congregation and with the world around us - through communications that keep everyone informed and engaged.
FINANCE: Church finances are overseen by a Finance Committee, which is made up of members of the congregation with backgrounds in finance, accounting, compliance and risk management. The Finance Committee maintains overall responsibility for all matters and records pertaining to congregational finances.
MINISTERS AND PERSONNEL (M&P): The Ministry and Personnel Committee of the United Church has responsibility for hiring and support of church staff, including those in ministry. This responsibility includes the oversight of personnel
policies, safe and harmonious working conditions, and continuing education of staff.
OUTREACH: The Outreach Committee promotes awareness of societal needs and concerns and encourages the congregation to seek a Christian response to such concerns by developing a program of education aimed at keeping mission concerns before the congregation.
PASTORAL CARE AND MEMBERSHIP: The Pastoral Care and Membership Committee has oversight responsibility for the pastoral life of the congregation along with members of ministry.
PROPERTY: The Property Committee oversees the maintenance and use of the Church property through oversight of housekeeping, maintenance, repair and decoration of all Church properties.
STEWARDSHIP: The Stewardship Committee is responsible for the overall level of Stewardship of the congregation by ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to contribute their time, talents and resources to help build a better Christian community.
UNITED CHURCH WOMEN (UCW): To unite the women of the congregation for the total mission of the Church and to
provide a medium through which they may express their loyalty and devotion to Jesus Christ in Christian witness,
study, fellowship and service.
WORSHIP: The Worship Committee has oversight and responsibility for all services of worship. The committee oversees the administration of sacraments, including preparation events for Communion and all aspects of
Baptism services.
There are so many incredible opportunities to get involved at St. Paul's. Whether it’s spending time with Seniors, helping to plan an event, weeding the gardens, sitting on one of the above committees or on the Church Board itself.
Connect with us to find the most meaningful way for you to contribute!
We need the work of many hearts, minds, and hands as we work toward fulfilling our mission and goals.
There are so many incredible opportunities to get involved at St. Paul's. Whether it’s spending time with Seniors, helping to plan an event, weeding the gardens, sitting on one of the above committees or on the Church Board itself. Connect with us to find the most meaningful way for you to contribute!
We need the work of many hearts, minds, and hands as we work toward fulfilling our mission and goals.
There are so many incredible opportunities to get involved at St. Paul's. Whether it’s spending time with Seniors,
helping to plan an event, weeding the gardens, sitting on one of the above committees or on the Church Board itself.
Connect with us to find the most meaningful way for you to contribute!
We need the work of many hearts, minds, and hands as we work toward fulfilling our mission and goals.
The United Church of Canada came together in 1925, through a union of Methodist, Presbyterian, Congregational, and other Christian churches – one of the first ecumenical unions in the world to bring together major Christian denominations into one body.
From its formation the United Church has been rooted in deep spirituality, bold disciplineship and daring justice.
"We are not alone," is the first line of "A New Creed," one of our statements of belief. The United Church welcomes people of all backgrounds and orientations – wherever you are on your faith journey.
Learn more on the United Church website – www.united-church.ca
The United Church of Canada came together in 1925, through a union of Methodist, Presbyterian, Congregational, and other Christian churches – one of the first ecumenical unions in the world to bring together major Christian denominations into one body.
From its formation the United Church has been rooted in deep spirituality, bold disciplineship and daring justice.
"We are not alone," is the first line of "A New Creed," one of our statements of belief. The United Church welcomes people of all backgrounds and orientations – wherever you are on your faith journey.
Learn more on the United Church website – www.united-church.ca
The United Church of Canada came together in 1925, through a union of Methodist, Presbyterian, Congregational, and other Christian churches – one of the first ecumenical unions in the world to bring together major Christian denominations into one body.
From its formation the United Church has been rooted in deep spirituality,
bold disciplineship and daring justice.
"We are not alone," is the first line of "A New Creed," one of our statements of belief. The United Church welcomes people of all backgrounds and orientations – wherever you are on your faith journey.
Learn more on the United Church website – www.united-church.ca
