Grace United Church – Gananoque

Dear Grace United Church, One never knows what the future holds, and moreover, sometimes we wander through a far wilderness to arrive at a destination that is right beside us. I write this note from my heart with bittersweet emotions. As of January 1, 2025, I will begin serving God through Trinity United Church in Smiths Falls, which is half the distance for me to travel compared to Grace. In the last four-plus years, Grace United Church has been a great place to serve the Creator and to experience a wonderful time of growth for both me and the Community … Read more

“There is a time for everything,     and a season for every activity under the heavens.” Ecclesiastes 3:1 (NIV) Dear Grace United Church, This year, September 22 marks the first day of autumn. Fall is my favourite season. If I had a choice to rearrange the seasons, I would put Autumn, Spring, Winter and Summer. Yes, a little messed up, but thank God, the Creator has arranged everything in its perfect way and time. If you ask me, where did the summer of 2024 go, I will say: “I do not know.” Moreover, I will add and say: “I do … Read more

“And my God will fully satisfy every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:19 (NRSV) Dear Grace United Church, Lent has begun and we are journeying through the wilderness of life. This wilderness does not appear at Lent only and disappear at other times. If we really think about it, life is a journey in the wilderness. Sometimes we hit luscious greenery with beautiful waterfalls, other times we are lost in the sandstorms of life, left dried and brittle, not knowing which way to go. This year, Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent, … Read more

“Advent: Redirecting our lives to God’s authority and aligning oneself to the coming of the Realm of God!” – Rev. Takouhi Dear Grace United Church, Are you ready for Advent? Do you remember what Advent is? We already know the long nights are here, and the hours of daylight have become shorter and will be even shorter until December 21, and after that longest night, the daylight hours will be starting to get longer and longer, slowly but surely. We do know this, and we hold on to this Hope. As your spiritual leader it is my duty to immerse myself … Read more

Dearly Beloved, We hope and pray that you are having an amazing Summer – staying safe, cool and hydrated. We are thrilled to share with you that God’s Love is overflowing in and through Grace United Church in Gananoque and we wanted to convey this Good News… Sunday, July 16, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. (ET) Grace United will hold the very first Pride Worship Celebration ever. You are welcome to join us in person (120 Pine Street, corner Stone in Gananoque) or on our YouTube Channel – (Grace United Church Gananoque – YouTube) May Blessings of Love abound in and … Read more

“Life is short. We do not have much time to gladden the hearts of those who journey the way with us. So be swift to love and make haste to be kind.” Henri-Frédéric Amiel Dear Grace United Church, Marcus J. Borg, a wonderful theologian, teacher, and lecturer, passed away in 2015, but the above words from Henri-Frédéric Amiel, which Borg used at the conclusion of almost every event, still ring true to my mind and heart. They make Borg’s memory a blessed one to me, personally. Today, as I type this short reflection from my heart, my mind is racing … Read more