Christmas Eve
Join us for our Christmas Ever Service of worshiping and singing carols under candlelight.
Advent and Christmas Services
The Advent and Christmas seasons are upon us, and Oakridge United Church has a variety of meaningful services to help us prepare for and celebrate the birth of Christ.
We invite you to join us for these special gatherings as we journey through Advent and embrace the joy of Christmas together.
Let’s share in the spirit of hope, peace, joy, and love this season!
Healing Pathways: Practice Session and Touch Ministry
Healing Pathway is a ministry that offers transformational opportunities within a heart-centered, inclusive community. Healing Pathway ministry promotes self-care and assists in restoring wholeness, balance, and harmony at all levels of being – physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually through grounding techniques, meditation.
Healing is experienced individually for receivers when an intention is set, and there is a connection to the Divine. The foundation of the program lies in the tradition of healing within the Christian faith but is open to people of all faiths and spiritual paths.
Join us for Healing Pathways Ministry this Saturday, November 30, 2024, at 1 PM. Secure your spot today and be part of this transformative gathering.
Remembrance Sunday
“In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.”
—John McCrae, Canadian poet, doctor and medical officer during WWI
JOIN US for Remembrance Sunday worship this Sunday, November 10, 2024 at 10:30 AM to reflect, remember, and give thanks.
All Saints Service
“Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight and the sin that clings so closely, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us.” - Hebrews 12:1
Who has shaped your journey of faith?
Who are those loved ones who have gone before you that have made you who you are?
Every year, we gather for a special All Saints service when we remember and honour loved ones past. 10:30 am Sunday October 27, 2024
Membership Sunday
Next steps in your faith journey?
If you're considering saying 'yes' to following Jesus with your life and getting involved in a community of faith, we're here for you.
You deserve to experience and know how deeply loved and valuable you are as a human. Jesus came to show us a way of living that frees us to love and be loved.
Membership is about making a promise to the people around you that you're alongside for the journey with Jesus, and seeking to bring God's dream for humanity into this world. It's also about receiving the blessing of community, friendship, solidarity, teamwork, and love.
Wherever you are on the journey of life, you belong here!
Speak to Rev. Heather Joy, or any of our leadership team about Next Steps!
Healing Pathways: Practice Session & Touch Ministry
Join us for the Healing Pathways Ministry Practice Session starting at 1 PM, followed by the Healing Touch session at 1:30 PM. Whether you want to practice, seek healing energy, or just unwind, this is for you.
Don’t forget to book your spot in advance—those who do will be prioritized.
Healing Pathways Special Worship
This Sunday, September 1st at 10:30 AM, join us for a special worship service that promises to inspire and heal.
Cheryl Hutchcroft, LLWL, will share a powerful message as we explore the Healing Pathways ministry together.
Let’s embark on this journey of renewal and faith!
Life Shared: Small Group Series
Join us for our “Life Shared“ Small Group Series throughout the month of May 2024.
The “Life Shared” has been designed to spark conversation, prayer, and action in our church. Through Biblical teaching from leading Christian voices and real stories of invitation, each session explores what it means to live out God’s call to share our lives and our faith with friends, colleagues, and neighbours.
Starting May 1st & 2nd, Wednesdays at 10:30 AM and Thursdays at 7 PM, at Oakridge United Church.
Easter Sunday Service
The Lord is risen today. Let us sing and rejoice as part of the congregation of the faithful in this most blessed celebration.
Good Friday Service
Good Friday Worship Service: A Reflection on Sacrifice, Forgiveness, and Redemption
OUC - Annual General Meeting 2024
Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2024 of Oakridge United Church.
This annual gathering serves as a vital opportunity for our community to come together, reflect on our achievements and challenges, and chart a course for the future.
*Nominations for board and committee members are being accepted to the nominating committee: Cheryl Hutchcroft & Diane Wyllychuk
Your participation and input are invaluable.
Sunday, March 10, 2024 (After Church)
Oakridge United Church - 305 W 41 Ave. Vancouver, BC, V5Y 2S5
Ash Wednesday Service
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the season of Lent.
Join us Wednesday, February 14, 2024, 12 PM for a solemn service to think, pray, and set some intentions to add depth to your spiritual practices during the season of Lent.
Visioning Day
Start our journey in 2024 with a vision full of hope and possibilities.
Join us on Sunday, January 21, 2024
12 PM - LUNCH provided
12:30-2:30 PM - VISIONING TIME
Christmas Eve: Candlelight Service
Join us for our Christmas Ever Service of worshiping and singing carols under candlelight.
Christmas Carols
Christmas Carols, Crafts, & Cookies!
December 17th, 2-4 PM
Come join us for a time of Christmas Caroling!
Cookies, Hot Chocolate, & Holiday Crafts!
*Feast & Fallow is baking the cookies!
FALL FEAST: Community Gathering Meals
Join the fun of sharing a meal in one another’s homes! Eat, talk, laugh, make new friends, and get to know one another as we build community around the table!
Sign up to be a host home or to attend a dinner!
FALL FEAST: Community Gathering Meals
Join the fun of sharing a meal in one another’s homes! Eat, talk, laugh, make new friends, and get to know one another as we build community around the table!
Sign up to be a host home or to attend a dinner!
A Gift of Giving: FOOD DRIVE
Food for Everyone
Show thankfulness this Thanksgiving by feeding those in need. Bring some non perishable food items to share!
Potluck Party
Potluck Party!
The value of a home-cooked meal, shared around the table together is priceless. After church, once a month in the Spring + Summer seasons, we'll gather to eat together. This is a time to eat, laugh, and talk together!
Gathering around the table is a great way to get to know one another and to grow deeper in our friendships together.
Bring your favourite dish to share!
Come and join our Potluck Party held on August 20, 2023, at 11:30 am - 1:00 pm (after church).
Vancouver Pride Parade: Faithful Presence
Sunday August 6, 12pm-3pm
All are welcome to join as we walk in solidarity and love with the LGBTQIA2S+ community.
Join Rev. Heather Joy + the crew from OUC, we’ll leave directly from church to take the skytrain downtown to meet with more UCC folx to represent #teamjesus in the parade.
Baptism & Membership Sunday
Next steps in your faith journey?
If you're considering saying 'yes' to following Jesus with your life and getting involved in a community of faith, we're here for you.
You deserve to experience and know how deeply loved and valuable you are as a human. Jesus came to show us a way of living that frees us to love and be loved.
Membership is about making a promise to the people around you that you're alongside for the journey with Jesus, and seeking to bring God's dream for humanity into this world. It's also about receiving the blessing of community, friendship, solidarity, teamwork, and love.
Wherever you are on the journey of life, you belong here!
Speak to Rev. Heather Joy, or any of our leadership team about Next Steps!
Potluck Party
Potluck Party!
The value of a home-cooked meal, shared around the table together is priceless. After church, once a month in the Spring + Summer seasons, we'll gather to eat together. This is a time to eat, laugh, and talk together!
Gathering around the table is a great way to get to know one another and to grow deeper in our friendships together.
Bring your favourite dish to share!
Come and join our Potluck Party held on May 21, 2023, at 11:30 am - 1:00 pm (after church).
Easter Sunday service
Easter Sunday worship service
Christ is Risen! He is Risen indeed.
Hallelujah!
CNOY Walk
The Coldest Night of the Year is a winterrific family-friendly walk to raise money for First United, serving people experiencing hurt, hunger, and homelessness.
Want to be a part of it?
Join us and as we walk in solidarity and support! Or you can make a donation to our walk team!
https://secure.e2rm.com/registrant/FundraisingPage.aspx?registrationID=5166142&langPref=en-CA
Contemplative Prayer for Beginners
Join us during 40 Days of Lent in the practice of learning to pray daily.
Spending time in prayer can help us to examine the inner workings of your soul, set some intentions, spiritual practices, and work on your depth of character.
Come journey through Lent together with an open Contemplative Prayer for Beginners, 12:10 Tues-Fri in our Sanctuary!
Pancake Dinner
Shrove Tuesday (Mardi Gras!) is a Christian festival celebrated in many countries across the globe. The Tuesday before the beginning of Lent – a period of around six weeks leading up to Easter. During Lent, Christians give up luxuries to remember when Jesus went into the desert for 40 days to fast and pray. Pancake Tuesday we have one last luxurious (Fat Tuesday/ Mardi Gras!) meal before the solemnity of Lent.
*free
Sacred Jazz Suites
Sacred Jazz Suites
Dean Thiessen’s Good Samaritan Suite with Cindy Dai-Thiessen (narration, Wynston Minckler (base), Thad Baily-Mai (trumpet), and Ben Parker (drums).