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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. |
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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.
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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.
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