Glace Bay United Church

06/16/2026

We held our first annual meeting as Glace Bay United Church last Sunday and it was very well attended. The conversations that were taking place throughout the church before and after the meeting , along with the laughter, were a testament to how successful our amalgamation was and to how far we have come in a year and a half. The transition of three churches into one was not an easy one, although it may have appeared that way to the outside world. There were many complex moving parts involved in the process as well as a litany of methods for handling situations and performing tasks. There were so many things to be considered! But we did consider. We adapted, we compromised, we
listened, we shared ideas and we found common ground. Did everyone like every decision made and every change that took place? Certainly not- but then again, who does in the real world? What we did do though, was put Glace Bay United Church first, accepting and supporting decisions rather than working against them. We pray that 2026 will be just as successful and prosperous as 2025 was in terms of good will, cooperation and joyous worship!
This Sunday is Father's Day. According to the online version of the Encyclopedia Brittanica :
Origins
In 1908 a service to honor fathers took place in Fairmont, West Virginia, following the Monongah mining disaster. It was organized by Grace Golden Clayton, whose father was killed in the accident. She asked that a special church service be held to commemorate her father and others who had died. Though some consider this to be the first Father’s Day service, the event garnered little attention outside Fairmont, and it was not held the following year.
Sonora Smart Dodd in Spokane, Washington, also decided to hold a service for Father’s Day. She came up with the idea in 1909 while listening to a sermon on Mother’s Day. Local religious leaders supported Dodd’s idea, and the first Father’s Day was celebrated on June 19, 1910, the month of the birthday of Dodd’s father. However, the holiday met some resistance, particularly from men who questioned the “manliness” of an event connected to Mother’s Day and flowers. Others saw it as a “commercial gimmick.” Nevertheless, the holiday began to spread across the country. In 1924 U.S. Pres. Calvin Coolidge gave his support to the observance, and in 1966 Pres. Lyndon B. Johnson issued a proclamation that recognized the day. In 1972 Father’s Day became a national holiday.

Father's Day is celebrated in several countries of the world. In Canada, it is celebrated the third Sunday in June and is marked by presenting dads and father figures with cards and gifts.

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY TO DADS EVERYWHERE!

Blessings to all from Glace Bay United Church

This week at our church:
*Sunday service and Sunday school at 11 a.m. with Rev. Dana Feltmate.
*Humble Harvest Free Market is being held at Glace Bay United on Saturday, June 27 (while supplies last).
*There will be a free kids hair cut event on Sunday June 28th from 12:00 - 4:00 at Undercurrent Youth Centre, 244 Yorke Street Glace Bay. Free bbq and open gym. Come and get a nice haircut for grading day!
*There will be a Grading Day party at the church on June 30th at 9:30 a.m.
*The UCW are holding their annual Strawberry Festival, July 16 from 2-4 p.m. Admission is $15 and is by ticket only. Tickets are available from any UCW member.
*The Variety Community Market will be held July 18th 11:00 - 3:00 at 244 York Street Glace Bay (the Undercurrent Youth Centre). We have plants, blueberries, baked treats, crafts, books, dirty sodas, facepainting and more! Entry is by donation of change or food for the area food cupboards. See you at the market!
*The Food Bank is collecting empty egg cartons and appreciates your help with this matter.
*Chair yoga classes have resumed on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m. $5
*If anyone wishes to book the hall for meetings, parties, etc., please contact Brenda McMullin at (902)849-7319 H or (9O2)322- 6703 C, Laurie Ross at (902)849-8051 or Jo-Anne Lambert at (902)578-7347.
* Please keep in mind the food cupboards at the front entrance of the church.
* If you know of any members of the congregation who may need some cheering up for whatever reason, please contact Jocelyn Budden Lee (902-574-0083) and she will ensure that they receive a card or a letter to let them know we are thinking of them.
* Memorial Fund donations - Dena Wareham at (902)849-2591.
* Weekly bulletin announcements -
Jo-Anne Lambert at (902)578-7347; [email protected]; Facebook Messenger. Thursday deadline!
* Our church building is a scent free space to accommodate those with allergies and lung issues. Please be mindful of this!

06/11/2026

Last Sunday's service will be remembered by those in attendance as very special indeed. We were delighted to have eight children
present for Sunday School - the largest group of children since our amalgamation into Glace Bay United Church. There was a whole different "vibe" in the sanctuary created by the energy they brought , their chatter , their innocence, their laughter and their inquisitiveness. The children avidly participated in the service and it was touching to see them trying to find hymn selections, sharing hymn books and belting out the hymns with all they had (even if some were not able to read all the words before them). During the children's time, they gave Rev. Feltmate a run for his money. His story brought forth a multitude of comments from them, many of which were off topic but no less important to the children. His questions were answered with enthusiasm and wit and although the children won the round (from a congregational standpoint) , Rev. Feltmate put forth a valiant effort and managed to eventually corral them with the Lord's Prayer and a trip to Sunday School. There, the teacher was sure to have learned many life lessons from them during the class.
The joy that the children brought to our congregation that day was a reminder to all of us that children really are the future if we
would only listen to their voices.
Hope to see just as many children this week!

Matthew 19:4
Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”

Blessings to all from Glace Bay United Church

This week at our church:
*Sunday service and Sunday school at 11 a.m. with Rev. Dana Feltmate.
*A committal service will be held for Lillian MacIsaac at Forest Haven Cemetery on Monday, June
15th at 11 a.m.
*Humble Harvest Free Market is being held at Glace Bay United on Saturday, June 27 (while supplies last).
*There will be a Grading Day party at the church on June 29th at 9:30 a.m.
*The UCW are holding their annual Strawberry Festival, July 16 from 2-4 p.m. Admission is $15 and is by ticket only. Tickets are available from any UCW member.
*The Food Bank is collecting empty egg cartons and appreciates your help with this matter.
*Chair yoga classes have resumed on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m. $5
*If anyone wishes to book the hall for meetings, parties, etc., please contact Brenda McMullin at (902)849-7319 H or (9O2)322- 6703 C, Laurie Ross at (902)849-8051 or Jo-Anne Lambert at (902)578-7347.
* Please keep in mind the food cupboards at the front entrance of the church.
* If you know of any members of the congregation who may need some cheering up for whatever reason, please contact Jocelyn Budden Lee (902-574-0083) and she will ensure that they receive a card or a letter to let them know we are thinking of them.
* Memorial Fund donations - Dena Wareham at (902)849-2591.
* Weekly bulletin announcements -
Jo-Anne Lambert at (902)578-7347; [email protected]; Facebook Messenger. Thursday deadline!
* Our church building is a scent free space to accommodate those with allergies and lung issues. Please be mindful of this!

06/02/2026

On Monday, June 1st., the ladies of our congregation were treated to a wonderful evening of fellowship, fun and treats hosted by the UCW of our church. It was intended to be a "thank you" to everyone for their assistance with UCW catered events - setting up, baking, donating, serving, etc.- and was very well attended. There were games, plenty of laughter, chatter at every table and many guests who were grateful for all the hard work that the UCW ladies had put into their tribute to our female congregation members. The evening was a huge success and we thank the UCW for the opportunity to socialize and get to know each other better outside of our church services.
For those who may not know, UCW stands for United Church Women . It has a long standing history in the development of the United Church and is known for getting things done. Our UCW is small in number but not small in planning, executing and achieving success in its projects. The ladies work diligently and face challenges fearlessly- there is nothing that they can't or won't attempt . And they are always victorious! Our UCW raises a lot of money for our congregation and will continue to do so over the years. It is the backbone of our church and, as a congregation whose members appreciate everything it does for us, we are more than happy to lend a hand when we can, whatever the task. So we say "thank you" right back to those amazing women of our Glace Bay United UCW!
*If anyone has pictures from Monday night, please indicate in the comments. *

Matthew 25: 23
His lord said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant; you have been faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.’

Blessings to all from Glace Bay United Church

This week at our church:
*Sunday service and Sunday school at 11 a.m. with Rev. Dana Feltmate.
*Community Market event - Come join us for a vibrant day of local shopping, and community connection!
Variety Community Market brings everyone together in one welcoming space.
Books, crafts, fresh blueberries and more...we have it all!
Bring your friends, family, and neighbors out on June 6th from 11:00 - 3:00pm at 224 York Street Glace Bay.
Admission is just $2.
We'll see you at the market!
*The Food Bank is collecting empty egg cartons and appreciates your help with this matter.
*Chair yoga classes have resumed on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m. $5
*If anyone wishes to book the hall for meetings, parties, etc., please contact Brenda McMullin at (902)849-7319 H or (9O2)322- 6703 C, Laurie Ross at (902)849-8051 or Jo-Anne Lambert at (902)578-7347.
* Please keep in mind the food cupboards at the front entrance of the church.
* If you know of any members of the congregation who may need some cheering up for whatever reason, please contact Jocelyn Budden Lee (902-574-0083) and she will ensure that they receive a card or a letter to let them know we are thinking of them.
* Memorial Fund donations - Dena Wareham at (902)849-2591.
* Weekly bulletin announcements -
Jo-Anne Lambert at (902)578-7347; [email protected]; Facebook Messenger. Thursday deadline!
* Our church building is a scent fr space to accommodate those with allergies and lung issues. Please be mindful of this!

06/02/2026

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Please check out this upcoming event from our friends at the Glace Bay Heritage Museum! Happening this Saturday, June 6th, 2:00pm-5:00 pm at 14 McKeen Street in Glace Bay.

05/27/2026

This week's post begins with a thank you to all who attended the final service at Knox Church last Wednesday evening. The service was very well attended and evoked many memories for everyone there. If you were unable to attend, you missed an incredible hour of music and song with Joanne Stanton, former Knox organist and current Glace Bay United organist. She handled that pipe organ with proficiency, respect and love and captivated those present with several musical selections that awed every one of us with their beauty. Following her performance , there was a hymn sing which gave the attendees an opportunity to request their favorite hymns, accompanied by that amazing pipe organ for a final time. It was an emotional evening for many and a fitting tribute and farewell to Knox.
In other news, our renovations to the kitchen and staircase leading to the loft have been completed and have been rounded off with the painting of the church sanctuary and the church hall. All activities have resumed and it's business as usual in surroundings that were always welcoming but now are brighter and more modern and user friendly as well. Our Property Committee (Dennis Hiscock, Billy MacLeod, Susan Hiscock, Isabel Morrison and Allan Cooke) has outdone itself and has put a great deal of effort into the various improvement projects and we thank them from the bottom of our hearts for everything . We also are grateful to our Church Council for supporting the Property Committee in its endeavours. We give a special shout out to Billy MacLeod and Steve Deveaux who did an excellent job of painting and donating many long hours to the cause. We also are extremely grateful to our wonderful congregation for their patience during the renovations. Without your support , none of this would have been possible.

How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!
Psalm 133: 1


Blessings to all from Glace Bay United Church

This week at our church:
*Sunday service and Sunday school at 11 a.m. with Rev. Dana Feltmate.
*If you are concerned about losing home mail delivery and changing to a community mailbox, please voice your concerns in one or all of the following ways: Telephone (1-800-267-1177), Letter (1-133 Church St., Antigonish, NS B2G 2E3), Online (canadapost-postescanada.ca)
*Community Market event - Come join us for a vibrant day of local shopping, and community connection!
Variety Community Market brings everyone together in one welcoming space.
Books, crafts, fresh blueberries and more...we have it all!
Bring your friends, family, and neighbors out on June 6th from 11:00 - 3:00pm at 224 York Street Glace Bay.
Admission is just $2.
We'll see you at the market!
*The Food Bank is collecting empty egg cartons and appreciates your help with this matter.
*Chair yoga classes have resumed on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m. $5
*Youth group meets at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays.
*If anyone wishes to book the hall for meetings, parties, etc., please contact Brenda McMullin at (902)849-7319 H or (9O2)322- 6703 C, Laurie Ross at (902)849-8051 or Jo-Anne Lambert at (902)578-7347.
* Please keep in mind the food cupboards at the front entrance of the church.
* If you know of any members of the congregation who may need some cheering up for whatever reason, please contact Jocelyn Budden Lee (902-574-0083) and she will ensure that they receive a card or a letter to let them know we are thinking of them.
* Memorial Fund donations - Dena Wareham at (902)849-2591.
* Weekly bulletin announcements -
Jo-Anne Lambert at (902)578-7347; [email protected]; Facebook Messenger. Thursday deadline!
* Our church building is a scent free space to accommodate those with allergies and lung issues. Please be mindful of this!

05/23/2026

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05/19/2026

🎶🎹 A FINAL FAREWELL TO KNOX UNITED CHURCH 🎹🎶

The Knox Church building has officially been sold and to say goodbye we invite the community to join us for a very special evening of music and song.

📍 Knox Church
Wednesday, May 20
🕖 7:00 p.m.

Come and hear former Knox organist, Joanne Stanton, play Knox’s fabulous pipe organ one final time. Let’s celebrate the memories, the music, and the many years this beautiful church has been part of our community.

💛 Everyone is welcome!Let’s fill the building one last time as we gather for a heartfelt farewell.

✨ HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE! ✨

05/19/2026

Hello everyone. We hope that you are enjoying this beautiful Victoria Day weekend and that you are feeding your minds, bodies and souls with things that bring you happiness and contentment.
May is turning out to be quite a month for Glace Bay United Church with many good things happening now and in the weeks to come.
When our three church congregations amalgamated to become one, a number of sacrifices had to be made, the largest one being to sell two of the three churches. The selection process was handled by a committee independent of the three congregations involved. As a result of their recommendation, the amalgamation committee and congregations involved chose to select Knox United and Newsom United to be sold. Newsom United was sold in 2025 and, in a few short weeks, Knox United will be turned over to a new owner. The sale of both churches comes with mixed emotions for sure. There is an inherent sadness for all of us when we think of those beautiful buildings and of the numerous memories that were created within their walls. At the same time, there is enormous relief that the buildings will live on repurposed but no doubt witnessing the birth of future memories for their new owners.
To say "goodbye" to Knox Church, we are holding an evening of music and song at Knox Church this Wednesday, May 20th at 7 p.m. Come and listen to Joanne Stanton play that fabulous pipe organ for the final time. Everyone welcome to attend! Let's fill the building as a final farewell!!! HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

Blessings to all from Glace Bay United Church

This week at our church:
*Sunday service and Sunday school at 11 a.m. with Rev. Dana Feltmate.
*There will be a very special evening of song and music on Wednesday, May 20th at 7 p.m. to say "Farewell" to Knox Church upon its sale. The church building will be turned over to a new owner in a few weeks time. Everyone welcome to attend no matter what religious affiliation you have. Come and here Joanne Stanton playing that amazing pipe organ for
the final time on a United Church property. Hope to see you there!
*Come join us for a vibrant day of local shopping, and community connection!
Variety Community Market brings everyone together in one welcoming space.
From books to blueberries we have it all!
Bring your friends, family, and neighbours out on May 23rd from 11:00 - 3:00pm at 224 York Street Glace Bay.
Admission is just $2.
We'll see you at the market!
*The Food Bank is collecting empty egg cartons and appreciates your help with this matter.
*Chair yoga classes have resumed on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m. $5
*Youth group meets at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays.
*If anyone wishes to book the hall for meetings, parties, etc., please contact Brenda McMullin at (902)849-7319 H or (9O2)322- 6703 C, Laurie Ross at (902)849-8051 or Jo-Anne Lambert at (902)578-7347.
* Please keep in mind the food cupboards at the front entrance of the church.
* If you know of any members of the congregation who may need some cheering up for whatever reason, please contact Jocelyn Budden Lee (902-574-0083) and she will ensure that they receive a card or a letter to let them know we are thinking of them.
* Memorial Fund donations - Dena Wareham at (902)849-2591.
* Weekly bulletin announcements -
Jo-Anne Lambert at (902)578-7347; [email protected]; Facebook Messenger. Thursday deadline!
* Our church building is a scent free space to accommodate those with allergies and lung issues. Please be mindful of

05/17/2026

05/12/2026

We are almost half way through the month of May and the fun continues at Glace Bay United with a Dessert Tea hosted by our youth group. The tea takes place this Wednesday , the 13th, from 6-8 p.m. and tickets are $13. This tea is a major fundraiser for the group and helps to finance a weekend at camp for the members, many of whom don't get to enjoy experiences like that. Anyone who is interested in purchasing tickets may call any of the phone numbers listed in our announcements below or message this page and we will make sure that the tickets will be waiting at the door for you! I am sure the youth will greatly appreciate your support.
We have a long weekend coming up and a well deserved day off for many employees . On Monday, May 18th , we celebrate Victoria Day across Canada. Below this post, you will find a brief history of Victoria Day which is from an article in Wikipedia.

Victoria Day
This article is about the public holiday in Canada. For the holiday in parts of Scotland, see Victoria Day (Scotland). For other uses, see Victoria Day (disambiguation).

Victoria Day (French: Fête de la Reine, lit. 'Celebration of the Queen') is a federal Canadian public holiday observed on the last Monday preceding May 25 to honour Queen Victoria, who is known as the "Mother of Confederation". The holiday has existed in Canada since at least 1845, originally on Victoria's natural birthday, May 24. It falls on the Monday between the 18th and the 24th (inclusive) and, so, is always the penultimate Monday of May (May 18 in 2026 and May 24 in 2027). Victoria Day is a federal statutory holiday, as well as a holiday in six of Canada's ten provinces and all three of its territories. The holiday has always been a distinctly Canadian observance and continues to be celebrated across the country.[1][2] It is informally considered the start of the summer season in Canada.

Blessings to all from Glace Bay United Church

This week at our church:
*Sunday service and Sunday school at 11 a.m. with Rev. Dana Feltmate.
*The Youth Group’s Dessert Tea is Wed., May 13th , 6:00-8:00. Tickets are $13 and can be purchased from Cyndie Fraser, Stacy McFadgen & Monika Mann.
*Come join us for a vibrant day of local shopping, and community connection!
Variety Community Market brings everyone together in one welcoming space.
From books to blueberries we have it all!
Bring your friends, family, and neighbors out on May 23rd from 11:00 - 3:00pm at 224 York Street Glace Bay.
Admission is just $2.
We'll see you at the market!
*The Food Bank is collecting empty egg cartons and appreciates your help with this matter.
*Chair yoga classes have resumed on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m. $5
*Youth group meets at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays.
*If anyone wishes to book the hall for meetings, parties, etc., please contact Brenda McMullin at (902)849-7319 H or (9O2)322- 6703 C, Laurie Ross at (902)849-8051 or Jo-Anne Lambert at (902)578-7347.
* Please keep in mind the food cupboards at the front entrance of the church.
* If you know of any members of the congregation who may need some cheering up for whatever reason, please contact Jocelyn Budden Lee (902-574-0083) and she will ensure that they receive a card or a letter to let them know we are thinking of them.
* Memorial Fund donations - Dena Wareham at (902)849-2591.
* Weekly bulletin announcements -
Jo-Anne Lambert at (902)578-7347; [email protected]; Facebook Messenger. Thursday deadline!
* Our church building is a scent free space to accommodate those with allergies and lung issues. Please be mindful of this!