We love our volunteers in beautiful Pakenham, Ontario, Canada
Sunday Services
11:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
- We are open for in-person service.
- We live-stream services if you are unable to attend in person.
- And, you can participate at your convenience after 12:30 p.m. Sunday by watching the recorded service on our YouTube channel at: www.youtube.com/channel/UCxuAWRsCjRSwMvHrszIhyVQ
Welcome Reverend Sheryl McLeod
We extend a warm St. Andrew's welcome to our new minister.
We extend a warm St. Andrew's welcome to our new minister.
Reverend McLeod says hello.
"There are many factors that give an idea of the person one is. There is one’s family of origin, one’s family of choosing, and the life experiences that help to shape and mold us. In a few short paragraphs, it is my hope to begin to give Pakenham Pastoral Charge a sense of who I am.
I am the eldest of five siblings and my father was in the military. My family is close because moving every two to three years meant we were each other’s best friends and we learned to rely on each other for support. We are also privileged in that we have been able to experience living across most of Canada. I have lived in many communities and towns from British Columbia to the Maritimes. It is a beautiful country that is defined by many different environments and cultures. Fortunately, we have all settled near Ottawa and are able to gather regularly.
I met my former husband while at university in Fredericton, New Brunswick. We have two daughters who have married and have had 5 children. So, I am “Ama” to two granddaughters and three grandsons. My eldest daughter has three children, a 6-year-old girl and last year she had maternal twins, a girl and a boy, who are 18 months old. My youngest daughter has two sons, one who is 4 and the other who is 2. We find getting together, active, noisy, and delightful.
I discovered The United Church of Canada as a child, when a notice was sent to schools letting us know of a junior choir that was beginning at the local church. There I discovered God and community and continued exploring my faith through Sunday School, Youth Groups and community organizations. I heard the call while studying nursing. While not ready begin this particular journey of faith, I continued to explore faith and discipleship through my work as secretary/treasurer of Almonte United Church and as office manager of Stewart House. Twenty years after hearing the first call, I heard the call again and began to discern my call through community and through studies. I was ordained in 2011 after completing my studies and while in appointment at Admaston Pastoral Charge; and settled in Admaston Pastoral Charge. This relationship was over twelve years long and just recently ended. I am delighted to accept a call with Pakenham Pastoral Charge. It is my hope that I learn as much, if not more, from you as you learn from me. I look forward to our time together."
Sincerely and with blessings,
Rev. Sheryl McLeod
"There are many factors that give an idea of the person one is. There is one’s family of origin, one’s family of choosing, and the life experiences that help to shape and mold us. In a few short paragraphs, it is my hope to begin to give Pakenham Pastoral Charge a sense of who I am.
I am the eldest of five siblings and my father was in the military. My family is close because moving every two to three years meant we were each other’s best friends and we learned to rely on each other for support. We are also privileged in that we have been able to experience living across most of Canada. I have lived in many communities and towns from British Columbia to the Maritimes. It is a beautiful country that is defined by many different environments and cultures. Fortunately, we have all settled near Ottawa and are able to gather regularly.
I met my former husband while at university in Fredericton, New Brunswick. We have two daughters who have married and have had 5 children. So, I am “Ama” to two granddaughters and three grandsons. My eldest daughter has three children, a 6-year-old girl and last year she had maternal twins, a girl and a boy, who are 18 months old. My youngest daughter has two sons, one who is 4 and the other who is 2. We find getting together, active, noisy, and delightful.
I discovered The United Church of Canada as a child, when a notice was sent to schools letting us know of a junior choir that was beginning at the local church. There I discovered God and community and continued exploring my faith through Sunday School, Youth Groups and community organizations. I heard the call while studying nursing. While not ready begin this particular journey of faith, I continued to explore faith and discipleship through my work as secretary/treasurer of Almonte United Church and as office manager of Stewart House. Twenty years after hearing the first call, I heard the call again and began to discern my call through community and through studies. I was ordained in 2011 after completing my studies and while in appointment at Admaston Pastoral Charge; and settled in Admaston Pastoral Charge. This relationship was over twelve years long and just recently ended. I am delighted to accept a call with Pakenham Pastoral Charge. It is my hope that I learn as much, if not more, from you as you learn from me. I look forward to our time together."
Sincerely and with blessings,
Rev. Sheryl McLeod
Wednesday, October 12, 2022 | 7:30 p.m.
Community Outreach Speaker Series is starting up again.
The first talk is entitled:
The Wondrousness of Coral Reefs
… and why we should keep them with us.
Community Outreach Speaker Series is starting up again.
The first talk is entitled:
The Wondrousness of Coral Reefs
… and why we should keep them with us.
We are honoured and fortunate to have Peter Sale as our first speaker in the re-established series. Peter is Distinguished University Professor (Emeritus) at University of Windsor. He is a marine ecologist with over 40 years of experience in tropical coastal ecosystems, particularly coral reefs. He is a senior advisor to the director of the United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health (UNU-INWEH).
Peter’s talk is based on a lifetime of experience on coral reefs. His talk will help us understand the reefs and their role in alerting us to the global environmental crisis and its impact on ecological systems.
You can learn more about Peter and read his blog at: https://www.petersalebooks.com/
Books:
Peter’s talk is based on a lifetime of experience on coral reefs. His talk will help us understand the reefs and their role in alerting us to the global environmental crisis and its impact on ecological systems.
You can learn more about Peter and read his blog at: https://www.petersalebooks.com/
Books:
- Our Dying Planet, An ecologist's view of the crisis we face.
- Coral Reefs, Majestic Realms Under the Sea
Fall 2022
Food and music at St. Andrew's.
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Food and music at St. Andrew's.
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Our Origins
In 1840, the first congregation of St. Andrew’s United Church of Pakenham gathered together in worship. The people in that first congregation, made up of predominantly pioneering families from Ireland and Scotland, had sailed across the Atlantic, then up the St. Lawrence by steamer to Brockville, then by foot to Perth and finally through rough forest trails to their parcels of land in Pakenham. For the 175 years since that first gathering, subsequent generations have continued the tradition of worship with determination, faith, love and a strong sense of community. To this day outreach remains the heart and soul of our faith family.
Whether you're already part of our community or just visiting we hope our website will help tell the story of who we are.
You are welcome at St. Andrew's for worship, musical and special events and of course for our famous country church suppers.
For our full history click here.
Whether you're already part of our community or just visiting we hope our website will help tell the story of who we are.
You are welcome at St. Andrew's for worship, musical and special events and of course for our famous country church suppers.
For our full history click here.
Our recent history in photos.
