What did you do?
Grace United Church in Meadow Lake was excited to take part in the United Church of Canada’s 100 Tables initiative celebrating the denomination’s 100th anniversary. On Wednesday, August 20, 2025, we set up a table at the Meadow Lake Aquatic Centre, sponsoring the public swim for the afternoon. The event brought together children, families, and youth from the community. We also brought students, youth leaders, and adult volunteers from our Summer Vacation Bible School (VBS) program, who joined in the fun at the pool. At our table, we connected with kids and parents, sharing about Grace United Church’s ministries such as our After-School Youth Café, Volunteer Medical Transportation Service, and our involvement with the Meadow Lake Homeplate Shelter Coalition, which supports local homeless and transitional housing needs. To spark conversation, we handed out “A Place at the Table” postcards with Grace United Church's information printed on the back. These simple handouts helped people learn more about our ministries and how we support the community. The response from the public was warm and positive. Many families expressed gratitude for the sponsored swim and took time to hear about our ongoing ministries. This event offered a relaxed and welcoming space to meet new people, share our story, and celebrate the United Church’s legacy of faith, inclusion, and community service in Meadow Lake.
