A Moving Celebration of 100 Years of Faith, Love, and Community!

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The Centennial Service, held on Pentecost Sunday, June 8, at Gower Street United Church in St. John’s, NL, was a moving celebration of 100 years of faith, love, and community — and a bold call to the future.

The Spirit-filled worship featured local choirs and orchestra, vibrant liturgical dance echoing the flames of Pentecost, and music from Then Let Us Sing!, the United Church’s new worship resource.

Moderator The Rt. Rev. Dr. Carmen Lansdowne and General Secretary Rev. Michael Blair presided at the service. The Rev. Prof. Dr. Jerry Pillay, General Secretary of the World Council of Churches, preached a stirring message encouraging the church to continue in deep spirituality, bold discipleship, and daring justice.

A highlight was the dedication of a newly translated Mohawk Bible — a successor to the Union Bible prayed over at the church’s founding in 1925.

The service closed with an open invitation to Christ’s table, as Holy Communion brought all together in hope and grace.

If you missed the livestream, a recording is available on our YouTube channel! Plus, you can still find resources, merchandise, events, and historical milestones on the Centennial webpage.