Upcoming Services:
January 2022 Sundays @ 10:30am
In-person worship is temporarily suspended
Join us online with Rev. Drew Strickland for this service which will be live-streamed from the the church starting at 10:30am (please do not go to the church for worship services until further notice). A recording will be available following the service.
Save the date!
Congregational Meeting Announced
Sunday February 27, 2022
Currently, we are planning to hold this meeting by ZOOM. If we return to in-person worship before that date, we are investigating holding the meeting in person in the sanctuary, after worship, with the possibility of supplemental participation by a ZOOM link. Check back here for further developments.
The meeting agenda will include:
- presentation of annual financial report and budget
- election of committee members according to new Governance Structure
(for document details, CLICK HERE)
 Christmas Hamper Campaign Success
This December, Crossroads raised $3630 for the city-wide Salvation Army Christmas Hamper Campaign, meeting and slightly exceeding what we raised last year. Congratulations to all the contributors for their generosity!
Although COVID restrictions have meant that the regular food hampers couldn't be made available, those enrolled in the program will receive grocery store vouchers to help with their food costs over the Christmas season.
December 2021 Newsletter now available here
 Click here to view our December 2021 newsletter.
Click here for Newsletter Archives
Minister Search
Crossroads is looking for a full-time minister to walk with us on our journey, following the retirement of Rev. Judith Evenden. We are a progressive, accepting, and supportive congregation that values social justice and is open to new directions. Interested ministry should email search@crossroadsunited.ca
Living Faith Story - a more extended description of our congregation can be found here
 In-Person Worship is temporarily suspended
When we return to in-person worship, the following safety protocols will be in place:
What to expect:
COVID protocols will be in effect, so please be mindful of the following:
- New: Proof of full vaccination (for 12yr and older) is now required for all indoor church activities (with medical exceptions). (similar to before but now includes worship services in the sanctuary)
- masking is required (but singing is now allowed with masking)
- upon arrival, you will need to sign up for contact tracing, so please allow extra time for this
- social distancing will be necessary - pews will be marked to indicate safe distances; other pews will be roped off
- hand sanitizer is available at the door
- if you can't attend, follow us live via our online Worship page or our YouTube channel
Let's make worship safe for everyone!
Crossroads Wellness Program
online via ZOOM
Winter Session (Jan 4 - Feb 24, 2022)
Monday mornings
- Cardio & Strength - 10:15 - 11:00am
- Exercise for Arthritis - 11:15 - 12:00noon
Tuesday mornings
- Gentle Mindful Yoga - 11:00 - 12:00noon
Wednesday mornings
- PWR!Moves (Parkinson's Fitness)
- 10:00 - 11:00am
- Exercise for Arthritis - 11:15 - 12:00noon
(click here for Winter Program poster!)
All sessions are taught by certified instructors, and are geared to all fitness levels.
Registration is required. To register, email Elaine at wellness@crossroadsunited.ca
Everyone is welcome!
 This Program is sustained solely by the goodwill offerings of participants & donors. If you would like to make an online offering in support of this Program, click this Canada Helps icon.
 What is a Guaranteed Liveable Income?
Engage in the discussion. Find out More!
The United Church of Canada affirms that a guaranteed annual income is the most efficient way of ensuring that all Canadians will have a secure economic floor to stand on. To find out more, Click HERE
 Truth and Reconciliation
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission was established in 2008 to document the history and impacts of the Canadian Indian residential school system on indigenous students and their families. Its final report was issued in 2015. In light of the recent revelations of gravesites identified on the grounds of former Indigenous Residential Schools, this is a good time to have a closer look at the Calls to Action (part of the larger report) that were put forward at that time.
To read the Calls to Action click on this link
A new way to donate to Crossroads!
In addition to the Canada Helps online deposit tool, you can now also use an e-transfer directly from your bank.
Complete the following steps for your e-transfer donation to Crossroads:
- Log on to your bank's on-line banking tool using your browser
- Select Interac “e-Transfer”
- Select your bank account and enter the dollar amount of your donation
- Set-up “New Recipient” (if not already set-up for Crossroads)
a) Select "Notify By" and enter this email address:
donations@crossroadsunited.ca
b) Add or Save as your bank requests.
- Select this New Recipient and complete the transaction as indicated on your screen.
- Send a separate email confirming your e-transfer to donations@crossroadsunited.ca
In this email, please provide your full name, address, postal code, donation amount, etc. This will ensure donations are recorded correctly and an end-of-year tax receipt can be sent out in January for all accumulated donations above $20.
- You will receive a confirmation email when your e-transfer donation has been processed.
Thank you for helping sustain Crossroads' ministry in these difficult times!
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New worship songs from Crossroads
View and listen to original hymns/songs and lyrics heard from time to time in our worship
 click here for a photo tour of our church facilities.
About the season: Epiphany
 When: Epiphany itself occurs on Jan 6 (on the 12th day after Christmas - hence the name of the Christmas song!). The season lasts either for a week or until Ash Wednesday (Mar. 2 in 2022), the beginning of Lent.
Meaning: "to reveal" - a shining forth of the light of Christ. Often a period for emphasizing the mission of the church.
Colour: WHITE
Event: Traditionally, Epiphany celebrates the arrival of the magi ("wise men"), the first to "reveal" Jesus to the wider world
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 Green at Cross- roads
click here to find out more about green initiatives at Crossroads, including our 10kW solar array as we live out our commitment to "Live with respect in Creation"
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