Orleans United Church

Last week, a good friend of mine said, “For me, back to school always had a “start the New Year” feeling more than January does.” I thought about this and I have to agree with him. September is the start of a new season, one in which we celebrate the brilliance and glory of the […]

Growing into our Spirit-inspired identity as individual believers and as a family of faith. This is so much more than “becoming a member of the church.”  Within our community of faith, ‘becoming’ has everything to do with the dynamic process of learning and growing together, encouraging each other to be actively involved in one’s own […]

Living in meaningful relationships with other followers of Jesus as partners of a dynamic faith community. It really feels good to “belong” to a caring community, where people are excited to be together, are genuinely interested in each other, and are always looking out for one another.  Add to that a shared belief in the […]

Trusting God, having confidence in God’s faithfulness, and relying on God’s goodness as we grow in faith. For Christians, Jesus encourages us to “believe” in the transforming love he shares with God.  “What we believe” about Jesus is less influential than “how we believe” Jesus inspires us to live God’s love every day.  At OUC, […]

How Jesus’ Welcoming a Child Prompts Us to See the Most Vulnerable and Invisible in Our Midst

“When You Come to a Fork in the Road, Take It” – Wisdom from Yogi Berra about Decision Making along Life’s Journey

3-part Series on Ephesians – week 3: God’s Protection Strengthens Us to Live More “Spirit-fully” and “Grace-fully” with Our Neighbours

3-part Series on Ephesians – week 2: God’s Love Encourages Us to Claim Our Place, Our Role, and Our Gift within Our Faith-Family

God’s Welcoming Embrace Prepares Us to Extend Christ’s Goodness in Our Relationships