New Year greetings to all! Christmas was great! And now, Forward. January is important because it's the symbolic gateway to a new year, named for the Roman god Janus (beginnings/endings), prompting global reflection, resolutions, and fresh starts, while also marking significant cultural moments like New Year's Day, MLK Jr. Day, India's Republic Day, and fostering themes of creativity, awareness, and winter renewal (or summer in the Southern Hemisphere). It is named after Janu

The Coldwater United Church Senior/Junior Choirs and Friends performed the Annual Christmas Cantata titled "Christmas All Year Long" on December 21, 2025. Click on 2025 CUC Christmas Cantata     to view YouTube video. Heartfelt thanks to our junior and senior choir director and pianist, Christine Brodeur, whose inspiring leadership, dedication, and passion have enriched our worship and sustained a vibrant musical presence within our church community.

December is important for its many holidays, such as Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa, as well as major awareness events like World AIDS Day, Human Rights Day, and the start of the 16 Days of Awareness Against Domestic Violence. It also marks the astronomical winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere and features astronomical events like the Geminid meteor shower.  Major Observances and Holidays December is a diverse month, with major holidays celebrated globally: Hanukkah

November is a significant month in Canada primarily due to Remembrance Day on November 11th, a national observance to honor veterans and fallen soldiers, and National Indigenous Veterans Day on November 8th, which recognizes the unique contributions and sacrifices of Indigenous peoples in military service. Key Commemorative Days Veterans' Week (November 5-11):  The days leading up to Remembrance Day are dedicated to honouring the sacrifices of Canadian veterans throughout his