Pastoral Care
At Home Faithfuls
This group comprises all of our church folks who reside in Personal Care Homes, Retirement Homes, or their own homes, who are unable to attend church in person. Our Congregational Life team ensures that they receive weekly updates of St. Paul’s newsletters and bulletins. Some have internet capability while others receive their news hand delivered by a group of dedicated volunteers. Many of our At Home Faithfuls have regular visits and/or phone contact with members of our Visiting Team.
Pastoral Care Visitation Team
Our Visiting Team currently consists of 15 trained volunteers who visit either in person or by telephone. One visitor is assigned to each Personal Care Home/Retirement Home while several other visitors connect with our At Home Faithfuls in their own residences. Any pastoral concerns are then relayed to our ministry staff for followup. Our Visiting Team meetings take place on the second Wednesday of the month at 11:00 a.m.
Grief Support Group - Women
This group will be meeting weekly starting Wednesday 5th March through Wednesday 30th April from 1:30 ~ 3:00 p.m. in the Room of Requirement. This is a time to support and comfort each other. Please contact our facilitators Sandra Flint at 705-529-6462 or Linda Fong at 705-209-8284. Are you interested in joining?
Grief Support Group - Men
Not active at this time. When the group was active, meetings provided a confidential but relaxed place for men to gather and support each other in their loss. No one grieves the same way ~ this was a chance to touch base with others and hopefully not only learn more about grief but to know that you are not alone and that others may be struggling with similar issues. Are you interested, please contact John McCullough at 705-526-9860 or by email at wyewood@gmail.com.
Prayer Shawls:
Our Prayer Shawls and Cross Squares are available in the Sanctuary just to the right as you come in the swinging door.
Please take one when in need of comfort and a physical hand-held reassurance that God is with you.
Facilitator Bereavement Training
Training was offered in response to the need for facilitators for bereavement groups. We are now building a team of trained facilitators to help us with this work.
If you or someone you know in the community is interested, please have them call the office.
Medical Assistance in Dying-Let's Talk!
St. Paul’s provided a thoughtful and caring conversation on this subject
to help us further understand the facts and some of the issues surrounding M.A.I.D.
At the request of the family, there will not be a livestream of the service. We will be recording the service and giving the family a personal video copy. Memorial donations can be made via e-transfer to St. Paul’s United Church.
A Celebration & Remembrance of Life for Jane Elizabeth Woods will be held here at St Paul’s
on Wednesday 2nd July, at 11am.
The service will be live streamed so if you are unable to join in person, you can watch it by clicking HERE
on Wednesday 2nd July, at 11am.
The service will be live streamed so if you are unable to join in person, you can watch it by clicking HERE
Go out to ~
The family of Don Murray Craig who passed away on Monday 1st October 2025. Don will be missed by his church family. Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 9th from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm at Nicholls Funeral Home, 330 Midland Ave, Midland. Celebration of Life will take place on Friday, October 10th at 11 am here at St. Paul’s United Church. A luncheon will be served at the Church following the service.
The family of Helen Elizabeth McMann French who passed away on Wednesday 23rd July 2024. Helen was an active member of our congregation and the UCW for many years and she will be missed. Visitation will take place at Carson’s Funeral Home J.H. Lynn Chapel 290 First St. in Midland on Monday 28th July from 2–4 p.m. and 6–8 p.m. A funeral service will be held here at St. Paul’s on Tuesday 29th July at 11 a.m., followed by a reception
Ken Woods and family on the death of his wife Jane Elizabeth Woods on Thursday the 29th May 2025. Jane was an active member of our congregation and our community. Demonstrating compassion in action she will be missed.
Sign Up For Our Weekly Update
Our Mission
We welcome people from all backgrounds and orientations. Wherever you are in your faith journey, you’re welcome to join us.
Hours
Office Hours:
Monday – Friday
9:00am – 12:00pm
Worship Hours:
Sundays 10:00am
or anytime on our Youtube channel
Policies
Menu
Copyright © 2021 St. Paul’s United Church. All Rights Reserved.