Click here to open the April 6th, 2025 Order of Service containing all the readings, hymns and prayers in PDF format suitable for printing.

Meditation: “Prodigal Love” Rev. Mark Perry

The Service will be available for your participation pleasure at 10:00 a.m. Click the blue "Join Online Service" in the middle box.

Lectionary Readings
April 6, 2025 (Fifth Sunday of Lent)
Isaiah 43:16-21; Psalm 126; Philippians 3:4b-14; John 12:1-8
April 13, 2025 (Sixth Sunday of Lent Palm/Passion Sunday)
Liturgy of the Palms: Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29; Luke 19:28-40
Liturgy of the Passion Isaiah 50:4-9a; Psalm 31:9-16; Philippians 2:5-11; Luke 22:14-23:56 or Luke 23:1-49


Minister and Pastoral Care
Rev. Mark Perry
Phone: (519)719-8079
E-mail: revcmarkperry@gmail.com
In Church Office Hours Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. or by appointment.

Administrative Assistant: Dianne Timms
Church office:
(519) 268-3154
E-mail: dorchesteruc@gmail.com
Church Office Hours: Thursdays from 9am-12pm

Music Director: Kathleen Hyde


Food Bank Sunday: This Sunday we are emphasizing our support for the Dorchester Food Bank. Donation bins will be at both entrances of the church. Please check your best-before dates. Thank you everyone for your participation.

Ham and Oyster Supper on Friday, April 25th, 2025. For Tickets call Marion Woods 519-461-1136 or Jane Busche 519-268-3360.

Thorndale United Church Annual Strawberry and Ham Supper on Tuesday, May 20. Tickets are available until May 11 from Bob or Darlene Graham at 519-461-0463.

Wanted: People to knit or crochet small woollen hearts to be handed out at the Thames Centre Pride event this coming July 6th, 2025. Rev. Mark has instruction sheets if you are willing and able.