Last year we had beautiful weather, a great group of people (there aren't many better than a church group of people), a beautiful setting, good food, and plenty of activities. And the worship service, prepared and led by the Youth group, was outstanding.

If you were looking for something to do on Sunday morning, the 8th of June, come and join us. We will be holding our second annual worship service and picnic, again at Saunders Farm. Our Youth Group are working hard to prepare the worship service. There will be hot dogs, hamburgers, and soft drinks provided. If you would like to make the dining experience better and provide greater variety of food, you are invited to bring some food (e.g. dessert, juice, salad, or similar).

Directions can be found at (opens in a new window): Saunders Farm

In case you were wondering what happened to the photos Keith Lindsey took at the service and picnic in June, they've been posted on this site since about a week after the event. You can find them at:
History -> Ashton photos -> Church Year OR
History -> Munster photos -> Church Year

At the bottom of the page you'll find twelve links. They are categorized into specific activities or events because there are very many photographs. Each link opens in a new window and you can start a slideshow in each.

If you are not a member of the congreation (either Ashton or Munster Churches) and would like to be, please speak with Matt. You might find it's as easy and straightforward as arranging a membership transfer from another church where you hold membership.

A summary of the most recent Presbytery meeting is available on the bulletin board in the church.

If you purchase food and other items, consider buying gift cards from your community church. The gift cards are from National Grocers and are as good as cash at Loblaws stores, Loblaws SuperStores, Independent Grocer stores, Valu-Mart stores, and other stores farther afield. In Ashton, contact Joanne Gardner, Jeff Gilbert, or Irma Willoughby for more information or to purchase. In Munster, contact Carmen Thompson, Lynda Bell, or Pat Lindsey for more information or to purchase. Every dollar raised goes toward our daily operations including outreach programs in the community.

And for you coffee and tea drinkers, we sell Fair Trade coffee and teas. For information about what is available from each church, check their Current Events page.

Monday Morning Study Group
Morning Study Group, Mondays starting at 10:00 a.m. in Ashton United Church

A study group meets every Monday morning from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. in Ashton United Church to discuss the readings of the Sunday past and any other subjects that arise. It is strictly an informal drop-in affair, so no sign-up is necessary. Everyone is welcome to come, drop in whenever they can, and discover what it's about.

Watch the church bulletin for changes to times or dates when there is no meeting.

Monday Evening Study Group
Evening Group Mondays from 7:30 - 10:00 p.m.

The Monday Evening Study Group is our second study group. Meetings take place in the evening, in case you aren't able to make it during the day for the morning study. This second study group has been started by popular demand. The study discussions take place every second Monday in Munster United Church

Watch the church bulletin for changes to times or dates when there is no meeting. Presently the schedule looks like
February 25, TUESDAY March 18, March 31, April 7, April 21 During this period we are taking part in a book study. We are looking at the book "Christianity For The Rest of Us" by Diana Butler Bass.

Youth Group
Every second Thursday, Munster Elementary School, 6:30 p.m.

The 'More Youthish Group' is off and running! This is a group for members of both communities in grades 6, 7, and 8, and their friends. We meet every second Thursday at Munster Elementary School at 6:30 p.m. Meetings will be every second Thursday following the pattern from May 8th. If you are interested, contact Matt Gallinger or Liz Hale.

Rev. Matthew Gallinger

Rev. Matthew Gallinger, works in the church office at Munster United Church several days a week. If you would like to meet him or would like to have a pastoral need, then visit Matt or call him. Better yet, join us in worship Sunday morning and meet him.

If you know of anyone who is ill, in hospital, or in need of a pastoral visit, please let us know (613 838-3463). Telephone messages are a great help for Matt to keep curent with the latest happenings. We do appreciate hearing about people in need of a visit, attention, or care.