Dorchester United Church will be closed July 27. You are encouraged to join the Reynolds Creek congregation. Reynolds Creek has been invited to join us in August. Note that both churches will be closed onAugust 3, which presents an opportunity to explore other faith traditions.

Lectionary Readings
July 27, Seventh after Pentecost, Proper 12
Hosea 1:2-10; Psalm 85; Colossians 2:6-15, (16-19); Luke 11:1-13
August 3, Eighth after Pentecost, Proper 13
Hosea 11:1-11; Psalm 107:1-9, 43; Colossians 3:1-11; Luke 12:13-21
August 10, Ninth after Pentecost, Proper 14
Isaiah 1:1, 10-20; Psalm 50:1-8, 22-23; Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16; Luke 12:32-40


Minister and Pastoral Care
Rev. Mark Perry Phone: (519)719-8079
E-mail: revcmarkperry@gmail.com
Dorchester United Church is closed for vacation Sunday, July 20 and 27, and August 3. In the event of pastoral emergency, please contact Rev. Karlene Kimber at 519-282-3056. We will be joining Reynolds Creek United Church (Putnam) for worship on Sunday, July 20 and 27.

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


An open house to celebrate the life of Mary Lee Patience will be held on Saturday, July 26 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the Beatty Room at the Thamesford Public Library.

It’s Holy Diner Time: The Holy Diner will be open for 10 weeks this summer. Starting Thursday, June 26th, 2025 and running until Thursday August 28th, 2025 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Rain or shine. If raining, we will move inside.