Greetings! Hope you are well. Here is the Minister's Message for March. March, named after the Roman god of war Mars, was originally the first month of the year in the Roman calendar. It signals the spring equinox in the Northern Hemisphere, often starting "like a lion and going out like a lamb". March is also known for "International Pi Day" (3/14), the birth of Twitter, and the first phone call. History and Calendar Fun Facts Original New Year : In the old Roman calendar,

February is famously the shortest month of the year, but its history and unique calendar quirks make it one of the most interesting. Calendar Quirks The Shortest Month: February is typically 28 days long. It becomes 29 days during a Leap Year, which occurs every four years to keep our calendar in sync with the solar year. No Full Moon: Because it is so short, it is the only month that can occasionally pass without a single full moon (the next occurrence will be in 2037). The

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

You are probably reading this on Sunday, October 5. This day in the Church calendar is named "World Communion Sunday". It is on this day...

✝️ Rev. Dr. Bruce Sweet has devoted his life to faith, service, and community. Bruce grew up on a farm in Essex County near Harrow...

Greetings! Hope all are well. We are now slowly emerging from our summer schedule and will soon find ourselves back to a full schedule of...

On Sunday July 27, 2025 we celebrated the last Sunday worship service with Lorraine Garside. Below you will find the introduction and...

Hi all. Here is my submission for August. I found the following in my research. In the Northern Hemisphere, August marks the final...

After our worship service at 10 am on Sunday, July 27 , we will be holding an Open House Gathering  to honour Lorraine  and all that she...

Dear all, Here is my message for the summer month of July. So, what is important about July? First of all, for many, it is a month for...

🍓 Join us for our annual Strawberry Take-Out Supper  on Wednesday June 25, 2025, 4:30–6:00 PM ! Enjoy a delicious meal of ham, potato...

Greetings  Hope all are well and finally enjoying some Spring weather. In addition to the weather there are some other things to which we...

This was our first annual Sunglass Sunday and all present found it very enjoyable. This was the idea of a young girl, named Hollie, from...

In the soft glow of dawn, members of the Coldwater community gathered atop the Moonstone Hill for an Easter Sunrise Service led by the...

Hi all. I hope all are well.  We are slowly emerging from a long winter but, I hope, with high spirits. We enter the month of May still...

On Sunday February 23rd, Rev. Sweet's sermon was based on the Beatitudes. To help us visualize his message, he enlisted members of our...

Dear all, This past Sunday was the Last Sunday after Epiphany, also known as Transfiguration Sunday. The next Sunday is March 9th and is...