Our Faith

Como Lake United Church is a community of faith within the United Church of Canada and as such we believe that all persons are equal before God regardless of race, gender or sexual orientation. For more information on the United Church of Canada, please see our links page.

The New Creed • We are not alone. We live in God's world. • We believe in God: Who has created and is creating, Who has come in Jesus, The Word made flesh, to reconcile and make new, Who works in us and others by the Spirit. • We trust in God. We are called to be the Church: to celebrate God's presence,to live with respect in Creation,to love and serve others, to seek justice and resist evil, to proclaim Jesus, crucified and risen, our Judge and our Hope. • In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us. We are not alone. Thanks be to God.

Our Mission Statement Our mission calls us to worship God as revealed in Jesus Christ and to seek to understand God’s will which calls us to make known the message of God’s love. Weddings Como Lake United Church performs many weddings for members of our community each year. Como Lake will marry any two people, including same-sex couples, who hold a valid British Columbia wedding licence and who are serious about entering into marriage. Como Lake United Church provides a modern sanctuary with seating available for up to 300 people and an experienced staff willing to help you make this special day reflect what you mean to each other. Our Music Director will suggest music suitable for the processional, at the signing of the register, and for the recessional. If you would like other musicians to be a part of your wedding, our music director will work with them to ensure that the music supports and enhances the ceremony. Please contact the office at (604) 931-8555 for more information.

Funerals and Memorial Services

At a time of death, many families look to a faith community to provide comfort and support. Como Lake United Church would be honoured to assist you in creating a funeral or memorial service that celebrates the life of your loved one. Contact the office at (604) 931-8555 and we will help you make all necessary arrangements.

At the service the Minister or officiant will preside and the music will be provided. Do not hesitate to speak with the Minister about any special music or other requirements you may have for the service.

A reception or memorial tea may also be arranged.

Baptism

Parents and/or sponsors are asked to promise to raise their children in a Christian context, to Worship God and share in the mission and service of Christ. As Baptism designates membership and a commitment, services are only held during Church Worship, normally the third Sunday of the month, except in rare circumstances. Parents who present children for baptism will be asked to consider their personal relationship to Christ and the Church.
Adults who choose to be baptized or reaffirm their faith will be included in the same Baptism services.

Communion

Communion is offered at the first service of the month and alternates between intinction and traditional. Communion is a symbolic reminder of the Last Supper. The Minister leads the service and explains what is taking place. In the United Church, anyone may take Communion - this is the Lord's table, not the church’s and all who love God and are trying to follow in God's way, as shown by Jesus Christ, are welcome to partake. Customarily, we use ordinary bread and non-alcoholic grape juice.