The service includes a mass choir and a special address by Rev. Prof. Dr. Jerry Pillay, General Secretary of the World Council of Churches.
While Tuesday, June 10 is the actual big day for The United Church of Canada turning 100, the national commemoration of the 100th anniversary is Sunday, June 8! Tune in to watch a livestream of the Centennial worship service; the service is held in the historic Gower Street United Church in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, at 7 pm NL.
The service includes a mass choir from churches across Newfoundland and Labrador. Rev. Prof. Dr. Jerry Pillay, General Secretary of the World Council of Churches, will address the special in-person service.
Find out if there is a watch party or other Centennial event near you, and follow along by downloading the official Centennial Service Bulletin.
On June 10, 1925, The United Church of Canada brought together some Presbyterian, Methodist, and Congregational congregations, along with the General Council of the Local Union Churches in a remarkable effort of collaboration and agreement. It inherited the Wesleyan tradition in Canada and is a member of the World Methodist Council.
The service at Gower Street United Church honours Newfoundland’s integral role in the history of The United Church of Canada—both as the historic home of Methodism in Canada, and because Newfoundland joined the United Church more than two decades before it joined the confederation of Canada.
You can also celebrate with our Centennial Colouring Pages—each one featuring a moment in United Church history, from inspiring leaders to a cheerful “Happy Birthday” page for the church! Scan the QR code on each page (all also available in French) to share your creation with the church community.