Welcome to St. Thomas United Church.
Faith is a journey.
Wherever you are on your journey, you are welcome here.
Whether you have been coming a long time or are new to this community, we are happy you are here! St. Thomas is an open, affirming and friendly space, so we hope you and your loved ones feel comfortable and relaxed no matter where you are on your faith journey. We are a progressive, liberal United church that believes in Open Hands, Open Hearts, Open Minds, that connect scripture to today’s world and each other. We are committed to expressing inclusivity and respectful human rights in all its diversity.
St Thomas Fireplace: A Charlie Brown Christmas
Discover the services we have prepared for this Christmas.
Our services are all held in person at St Thomas United Church in Hawkwood
and are available by livestream which you can watch below.
Three services on December 24, 2024:
Kids, Carols, and Chaos at 3:00pm,
Our Adult Choir Cantata at 8:00 pm,
and Communion at 10:00 pm.
December 1, 2024. 10:30 am.
Advent 1 – Hope
December 8, 2024. 10:30 am.
Advent 2 – Peace | Children and Youth Musical
December 15, 2024. at 10:30 am.
Advent 3 – Joy
December 22, 2024, at 10:30 am.
Advent 4 – Love
December 24, 2024. at 3:00 pm.
Kids, Carols, and Chaos:
Gathering Song: VU 64 – O Little Town of Bethlehem (v 1)
After Wreath: VU 6 – A Candle is Burning (all)
(1) VU 69 – Away in a Manger (v 1)
Hymn of Thanks: Santa Claus is Coming to Town
Call to Prayer: VU 67 – Silent Night (v 1)
VU 959 (after Prayers of the People)
(2) VU 59 – Joy to the World (v 1)
December 24, 2024. at 8:00 pm.
Adult Choir Cantata Service:
Gathering Song: VU 64 – O Little Town of Bethlehem (vs 1&3)
Candle Lighting Song: VU 6 – A Candle is Burning (all)
VU 48 – Hark the Herald Angels Sing
Hymn of Thanks: VU 55 – In the Bleak Midwinter (verse 4)
Call to Prayer: VU 67 – Silent Night
VU 959 (after Prayers of the People)
VU 59 – Joy to the World
December 24, 2024. at 10:00 pm.
Youth Choir and Communion.
Gathering Song: VU 44 – It Came Upon a Midnight Clear (vs 1&4)
Candle Lighting Song: VU 6 – A Candle is Burning (all)
(1) VU 74 – What Child is This
Hymn of Thanks: VU 55 – In the Bleak Midwinter (verse 4)
Call to Prayer: VU 67 – Silent Night
End of Prayer Following Communion: VU 967 three-fold Amen
(2) VU 59 – Joy to the World
December 29, 2024. at 10:30 am.
Advent Highlights
How to Donate.
Together we all contribute to the work of the church in the community and the world. Please continue to support what we are doing at St. Thomas United through the PAR plan, or by making an online donation. Online donations can be made by clicking on Donate Now button below and more information about how it works can be found on the giving page on our website. Your donation tax receipts will be emailed to you immediately after a donation.
