I enjoy snooping around the websites of other congregations to see how they describe themselves and their life together. I wish I could remember which one included the three simple phrases listed above. I would like to believe that they fit St. Paul’s United Church in Bowmanville well.

Rich Traditions

This congregation has been around a long time in a community that has a pleasant history. We do a fairly good job of honouring our past in a number of ways, including the maintenance of our traditional red-brick sanctuary in the heart of the town. We are also “people of the book,” doing our best to be faithful to the biblical tradition of Christian community.

Honest Questions

St. Paul’s is not stuck in the past. We are willing to go beyond the conventional to consider what it means to be Christ’s people today. We are a lively bunch, with varying opinions on just about any subject. We trust that the Holy Spirit is at work in our midst to help us address our faith questions and even come up with some meaningful answers.

Shared Experience

This is a congregation that worships together, prays together, laughs and cries together and is always ready and willing to eat together! People comment on the warmth and friendliness of this church family from the first visit. And when care and concern is needed, St. Paul’s folk come through.

We would be delighted if you came to find out if all this is true. Whether it is a “tire-kicking visit on Sunday morning or a phone-call or email to our staff, we would be glad to hear from you.

Blessings,

David Mundy