Lakeshore United Church belongs to the wider United Church of Canada. We are proud to be a part of a national church that strives to be welcoming and inclusive of all who seek to be on a faith journey. If you would like to know more about the United Church of Canada, please check the website; http://www.united-church.ca
We worship in the former North St. United Church building. Built in 1905, as North St. Methodist Church, on the site of two previous church buildings. But we are always striving to serve the community and world beyond our doors!
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We enjoy a beautiful sanctuary with superb acoustics. Our sanctuary and other church facilities are well used by the community.
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Lakeshore United is a church family that is growing into our new identity brought about by the unification. We are seekers, we are wise ones, we are new to the faith or we have been here our whole lives . . . we recognize that our journeys to faith and in Christian faith are different and varied, but we find unity in following Christ. We strive to be a welcoming place. We also do our best to support and care for one another. Sunday worship strengthens us for the journey and binds us to one another. Our church school and adult education programs help us to grow and learn. And our outreach and justice work helps us to reach beyond ourselves to touch some of the brokenness of the world near and far. We are not perfect, but we trust God's call to us and God's faithfulness to us on the journey which helps us keep walking in faith. Wherever you are on your faith journey, we welcome you to join us.
Two of our "characters" Aaron and Norah, for our 2015 Paint and Build service, "Home Longing - Home Coming", based on the stories of Exodus and Joshua.
One of the Israelite families getting ready to cross the Nile River to escape the Egyptian Army. Ministry to families and children is an important part of our work at Lakeshore.
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We like to sing and praise God!
At Lakeshore, children are a welcome part of the worship service each week. Several times a year we have Multi-generational Services, when the children and others take a more active role in worship. We strive to make Sunday morning services accessible to children and structured to help them feel included.
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The Rev. Kate Ballagh-Steeper, BA., M.Div., AccFM (OAFM), is now the sole minister at Lakeshore. Ordained in 1991, Kate has served congregations in rural Glengarry County, Nova Scotia and Ailsa Craig, Ontario. Prior to coming to Lakeshore, Kate served as Chaplain of the London Community Chaplaincy for 7 years, working with low income families living in public housing. Kate is also an accredited Family Mediator. Kate and Kevin have two daughters, Martha and Maggie - who challenge them to grow and make them proud every day!
To contact Kate - kate@lakeshoreuc.org
To contact Kate - kate@lakeshoreuc.org
Shirley Rodger is our Office Administrator. Shirley is a fairly recent arrival to the Goderich area. She is enjoying the quieter pace of life here after living and working in Brampton for many years. Shirley brings a depth of office experience to her new position.
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Sheila Matthews is the Custodian who cares for the building. Sheila may also be found behind the desk when Shirley is unavailable. Sheila also helps with the LUCK Club and most of the other activities around the church! Sheila is the mother of two children. When she isn't busy tidying and cleaning, organizing or setting up tables, Sheila enjoys camping, and working with children and youth and spending time with her children.
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Susan Barnett is the Choir Director at Lakeshore. She also brings many years of experience and expertise to her role. She appreciates a variety of musical styles and is able to help the choir sound their best. Susan is also a retired music teacher from Hullett Central Public School. She also has private piano students. When not making music, Susan enjoys her friends and two dogs.
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