Photo above by Elizabeth French-Gibson from our Lakeshore United 10th Anniversary Coffeehouse, June 10, 2023 - a view from the stage of the audience

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Camp Menesetung Newsletter, May 2025

Tired of working alone? Need a change of scenery? Or some interaction with other like-minded professionals working remotely in the area? Join us at the Working Remotely, Together co-working space at Lakeshore United Church on Tuesdays from 9 am - 1 pm.

This non-denominational gathering is designed to provide a third space for young professionals in the area to work alone, in an open-concept space on a drop-in, hot-desking basis. 

There is no charge to attend and coffee will be provided.  

Access via the side entrance. The space is located in the lower level of the church and elevator service is available. Accessible, all-gender washrooms are located on the second floor. 

Lakeshore United Church news and events: 

The Goderich Signal- Star and the Huron County Focus shared news about Reverend Rohan's arrival Goderich's Lakeshore United welcomes new minister. The Bayfield Breeze did too https://www.bayfield-breeze.com/issue-814-week-07-vol-16/ and The Goderich Sun too (page 7) https://issuu.com/granthaven/docs/goderich_sun_february_20_2025.

Resources on Privilege, Anti-Racism

This is a time to listen.  Listen to the voices of those with lived experience of racism.  Listening to their voices so that our actions will be thoughtful, appropriate and helpful.  When we are moved, we all have a tendency to want to rush out an do something.  As a congregation of mostly white, middle class people - it is time for us to listen, learn and examine our own privilege.

Here are some resources to do that.   

The United Church of Canada has resources:  https://www.united-church.ca/social-action/justice-initiatives/anti-racism

The United Church also has resources for exploring healing and reconciliation with Indigeneous Communities.
Here is a place to start: https://united-church.ca/social-action/justice-initiatives/reconciliation-and-indigenous-justice​

CBC (The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation), has some good resources.
This link takes you to good movies to watch, most of which can be watched for free:
https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/what-to-watch-black-stories-1.5600291     

Ted Talks are an excellent way to explore topics.
https://www.ted.com/talks?sort=relevance&q=Racism+   
https://www.ted.com/talks?sort=relevance&q=white+privilege






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Our Mission:  "With Christ as our Guide, we are called to be an inclusive, progressive faith family, to worship God, nurture our community and serve the wider world."
Statement of Intention: 
  • We are intent on making Lakeshore United Church a broader reflection of God’s vision for creation, to be a safer haven for all seeking peace, justice, affirmation, acceptance, and equality.
  • We are a people who celebrate differences and accept them as gifts; in a place where new ideas are embraced, rather than feared, as we learn to expand our hearts and open our minds so that all are welcome.
  • We are called to be a part of a ministry that welcomes and includes all, honours the gifts of each, and recognizes that all receive God’s abundant grace.
  • We affirm that this includes full participation of persons of all sexual orientations, gender identities, races, abilities, ages, economic circumstances, ethnic and faith backgrounds in the life and work of the ministry.
  • Jesus reached out to all people, honouring all in their diversity.  We celebrate the richness this brings to Lakeshore United Church.






Lakeshore United Church
56 North St., Goderich, ON N7A 2T4
519-524-2103