Join us for a celebration of hope, this Easter Sunday at 10:30am. Chapel Street Singers will be there! All are welcome.
Picton United Church celebrated 230 years of service to its community from Chapel Street during service on November 19th.
The service on Sunday, November 29th,2022 witnessed Picton United Church celebrate its 229th Anniversary as a presence in our community. Brian Nicholson, DLM, presided over the program which included a joyful rendition of “turn, turn turn” by Victoria and Keith Whittal. David Bentley of the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario offered an oral history of the Methodist…
The Sunday July 31st worship service saw the 60th Anniversary of the United Church Women recognized and celebrated. The history and memories of the UCW at Picton United Church were remembered by Ms. Gail Greer and Ms. Betty Laundry. The occasion was marked at fellowship following the worship service.
Picton United Church’s Annual General Meeting will take place after service on Sunday June 26th, 2022.
Kente UCW spent the day in Prince Edward County hosted by Picton United Church where the ladies were served morning coffee and lunch .The day included a tour of historic 1811 The White Chapel and cemetery, the first Methodist Church in Prince Edward County, and a visit to McCauley Church Museum and Heritage…
A big THANK YOU to the Girl Guides for cleaning up the garbage around the parking lot at Picton United Church this year during Trash Bash 2022. Thank you Girls!!!
Please be advised that we will be returning to live service this Sunday February 13, 2022. We encourage everyone to brave the February weather and come out Sunday morning, and bring your Valentine! People are asked to show proof of vaccination and adhere to social distancing.
There will be NO in-person service for Sunday February 6, 2022 with a virtual service in its place. We will move forward on a week by week basis with direction from the local health unit. Please check back for updates. Thank you
Please be advised that due to unforeseen circumstances we are unable to tape our service for Sunday January 23, 2022.
Picton United Church will be extending the suspension of Sunday Services throughout the month of January due to the COVID 19 status in our community. We will ensure any changes are posted on our website and through facebook. Stay safe and may God bless you.
Having reviewed the stats for the past four days, and other health messages we have determined that while PEC remains relatively level to pre-Christmas at about 11 new cases per day over the past four days, the surrounding area (Belleville, Quinte West) in our Public Health Region have shown marked upsurge. As the full impact…
Picton United Church is making its effort to help stem the spread of COVID 19 during this holiday season by making the decision to cancel both the Christmas Eve Carol Service on Friday, December 24 and our regular Sunday Service on December 26, 2021. We will be taping the Christmas Eve Service in advance so that it is available for…
Sunday June 27th marked the first time the congregation has met for in- person service since early spring 2021. We celebrated Rev Dr. Aruna Alexander’s final service with Picton United Church. Her service to PUC was met with sincere gratitude, as it has been no easy task given the restrictions from the ongoing pandemic. The…
Due to the current restrictions imposed from the Covid-19 pandemic and the severity of the second wave of the virus, the church executive committee has decided to make this year’s Christmas Eve Service virtual and available on our web page and You Tube channel. It will be available all day starting on Dec 24….
Sunday October 4 2020 Rev. Phil Hobbs dedicated the new stairs at the front entrance of the Sanctuary. The stairs were designed based on pictures of the original stairs of the church. We are very thankful for all those within the church and community who have supported the restoration projects at Picton United Church. As…
Dedication of New Stairs Picton United Church is pleased to announce the dedication of their rebuilt front entrance stairs on Sunday, October 4, 2020 following Sunday Service ( approximately 11:40 a.m.)The step design was taken from the original steps of the church and were funded by the Geraldine Marie Elliot bequest, a Prince Edward…
Dear Friends of South Bay and Picton United Churches; Greetings on this steamy hot day. Please be careful today to drink plenty of water and try to stay in a cool place especially during the mid-day hot hours. Looks like this will be another heat wave – with humidex over 40C by mid-week. Please check…
Dear Friends of Picton and South Bay United Churches; Greetings on another lovely summer morning! Looks like we may get some needed rain this afternoon. (This morning would be a good time for beach or gardening or birding!) Each of these activities is marked by beauty. I segue to my ‘Reflection’ this morning – “Today’s…
Dear Friends of South Bay and Picton United Churches; Greetings on this hot sunny late spring morning. Today’s Reflection will be on the topic of ‘prayer and the faith journey’; with attention again to God’s Presence with us where we do our living. May these words be a blessing to you as you travel…