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Sermon - “As We Are One” - Rev. Karlene Kimber

Lectionary Readings
Sunday, May 17, Sixth Sunday of Easter
Acts 1:6–14, Psalm 68:1–10, 32–35, 1 Peter 4:12–14, 5:6–11, John 17:1–11
Sunday, May 24, Day of Pentecost
Acts 2:1–21 or Numbers 11:24–30 Psalm 104:24–34, 35b 1 Corinthians 12:3b–13 or Acts 2:1–21 John 20:19–23 or John 7:37–39


Minister and Pastoral Care
Rev. Dr. Tracy Crick-Butler Phone: (519)860-0757
E-mail: dorchesteruc.minister@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


Volunteers are needed to help with spring cleaning at Dorchester United Church on Saturday, May 16, 2026, beginning at 10:00 a.m.

The Holy Diner will once again be open every Thursday night, 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, rain or shine, from June 25, 2026 through to August 27, 2026 and is looking for volunteers. It you are interested, please contact Carol Reid or Brenda Olejnik.

Thorndale United Church Annual Strawberry and Ham Supper on Tuesday, May 20 at the Lions Community Centre, 4:30-7:00 p.m. Adults: $25; 6-14: $10; under 6: Free. Tickets are available until May 11 from Bob or Darlene Graham at 519-461-0463.

Thames Centre Community Choir 2:00 p.m. Sunday, May 24, 2026, in the Dorchester United Church. Freewill donation.

St. Peter's Annual Takeout BBQ Chicken Dinner Tuesday, June 9, 2026 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM. For tickets call Keri 519-282-8057 before May 30, 2026