And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
Luke 2:10-11
Advent is a time of preparation and hope. We celebrate this period in the four weeks before Christmas in each of our four churches.
Each congregation holds a regular Christmas Eve service. Check the calendar for more details.
“I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die.”
John 11:25-26
This special day marks our remembrance of Jesus’ parade into Jerusalem before he was tried and convicted for sedition and blasphemy and executed by the Romans. As the people waved palm branches, so we wave branches as well.
Good Friday is the day we acknowledge both the horror of Jesus’ execution on the cross, and our knowledge that this sacrifice was made for all the world.
We gather for our Good Friday evening worship service where we reflect on the cross of Christ and his great love for us.
On Easter Sunday, the day of Resurrection, or as some of the early Church fathers called it “The eighth day of creation,” we are invited to gather at 7:30 a.m. at Inkerman United Church for our Sunrise Service and Breakfast hosted by the men of Inkerman UC.
South Mountain, Heckston and Hallville Churches have services at their regular times as well.
The Church’s season revolve around two poles in the life of Jesus: His birth and his resurrection.
So the season of Christmas (the 12 days of Christmas) begins on sunset of Christmas Eve and ends on Twelfth Night (the evening of January 5 or Epiphany Eve).
Christmas is preceded by a four-week season of preparation called Advent which begins on the Sunday closest to St. Andrew’s Day (November 30). St. Andrew was the first Disciple to follow Jesus. Following the Christmas Season is Epiphanytide, named after the day of Epiphany, when we celebrate the Magi (wise men) who were the first non-Jewish people to witness Jesus.
The second pole is centred on the Resurrection of Jesus, Easter, which is preceded by the season of Lent. Lent, which is “40 days long” (but if you look at your calendars, you will realize that it’s more than 40 days as Sundays aren’t counted), begins on Ash Wednesday.
Some churches hold solemn services to remember that we must give up something in order to gain something. In some places, the day before Ash Wednesday is called “Fat Tuesday” or Shrove Tuesday or Mardi Gras. If Lent is a time to give up things like high-fat foods or chocolate or meat, then the day before is a time of using it all up!
Lent concludes with Holy Week, the week before Easter. During Holy Week churches can celebrate Maundy Thursday to remember the Last Supper Jesus had with his friends. The next day is Good Friday when the word Good comes from both “God” and the sense that because of Jesus dying on Good Friday we can have hope for new life in his Resurrection.
The season of Easter lasts for 49 days and ends at the day of Pentecost (which means 50th day) when God’s Holy Spirit was gifted to the Church as its power and strength to show the world the love of Jesus. The season after Pentecost is sometimes called the season after Trinity as we remember how Christians understand God as being a trinity or three in one and one in three. This long season of the year (which generally runs from June to the end of November) is sometimes called “Ordinary Time.”
We believe young people are an important part of our church family. At St. Andrew's Hallville, children and youth attend the first part of the regular worship service before leaving for Sunday School. Sunday School is led by a dedicated superintendent and several supporting teachers.
Heckston
The Heckston UCW meet the second Tuesday of the month at 8:00 p.m. from September through June. The ladies are very active and meet for fundraising, fellowship, musical evenings and informative outings. New members are always welcome and should contact Marg Mohr at 613-258-2626
Hallville
The UCW is an active group that helps support many community needs and contributes to Mission and Service, as well as providing many extras to keep our building and church life in good condition. It organizes a locally famous luncheon, a craft and bake sale and many other events and outings throughout the year.
Inkerman
The Inkerman UCW no longer meet formally and are active fundraisers for the church. For more information please contact Erma Allison at 613-989-2191.
Hallville
Music is one of our greatest assets. With an inspirational choir director/organist and a dedicated choir, we love to raise the rafters every Sunday morning.
Mountain-South Mountain
Music is an important part of our weekly worship service. Our dedicated choir leads the congregation in a variety of music each week including gospel music, older hymns, and always learning the new hymns as well. This talented group, led by organist Jane Boyd, provides four-part harmony for the weekly choir selection. New members are always welcome and can contact Jane Boyd at 613-989-5378.
Since 1948 Rideau Hill Camp has offered a fun-filled camping experience. The purpose of Rideau Hill Camp is character enrichment through living, sharing, and developing within a Christian based environment.
The camp is located at 3560 Rideau River Rd., RR 5, Kemptville, Ontario. The 18-acre site includes wooded areas with trails, grassy fields and river frontage.
Website: www.rideauhillcamp.com
Telephone: 613-826-2046
Membership in a local United Church looks different to everyone. It can mean:
If the idea of becoming a member of one of our congregations sparks a curiosity in you and you would like to discuss how you fit, Rev. Blair would love (and he means LOVE!!!) to talk about it with you and maybe work something out.
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The work of The United Church of Canada across the country and around the world is funded by the Mission and Service (M&S) Fund. Members and supporters of the United Church know that it takes money to put their faith into action. In the M&S Fund they combine their gifts so that the work of the church can be done effectively. Watch these "Minute for Mission" videos, which illustrate the impact of this work.
Hallville United Church and Hallville United Church Women (UCW) will support campers from the church and the community needing assistance to attend Rideau Hill Camp (by paying 50% of the registration fee) and Camp Awesome (by paying 100% of the registration fee).
Please contact Anne MacDonald at 613-989-1441 for more information. For more information, click on the links for Rideau Hill Camp and Camp Awesome.
If you have automatic debits from your bank account to pay for insurance, cable TV, taxes, fuel, or a mortgage, then you understand the PAR principle. It means regular contributions throughout the year that make it easy to donate to your congregation and other United Church activities.
Ask at your congregation about giving through PAR.
You can sponsor a weekly worship bulletin or make a donation in memory of a loved one.
Use this form for donations to St. Andrew's Hallville, including In memoriam donations for members or families of this congregation.
