Faith, Fellowship and Family

We are a vibrant and diverse church, part of the United Church of Canada, dedicated to building a community of faith that fosters spiritual growth, loving relationships, welcome, diversity, and inclusivity. By who we are and what we do, we seek to serve God, community and each other. Palgrave United Church asks important questions of faith in an open and dynamic environment where people are encouraged to explore a deepening relationship with God. The United Church Song of Faith from 2006 provides language that helps frame these questions: “God is Holy Mystery, beyond complete knowledge, above perfect description… Nothing exists that does not find its source in God.”

In all we do at Palgrave United Church we are guided by the biblical directive of Micah 6:8. What does God require of us? To seek justice, love kindness, and walk humbly. We believe that living this mission leads us to speak up, speak out, and act, both individually and collectively. In order to better appreciate what we believe you can link to the United Church of Canada Faith Statements page at https://www.united-church.ca.

We look forward to seeing you!

Minister

Reverend Sydney Elias was called as minister for both Palgrave and Bolton United Church on January 1st, 2022.

Official Board Chairs

Shawn Hughes and Susan Hicks

Treasurer

Sylvia King

Organist

Joyce McKinnon has been a volunteer organist since at least 1980 when she began supplying for our then organist, Florence McLean. When Florence was able to return, a piano was purchased, and they began using both instruments. Joyce’s background is a Western Conservatory of Music grade 9 certificate. She was an elementary school teacher for 20 years, with an extra certification in music and Physical Education. Two of the years she spent teaching grade seven music in a senior public school. Joyce has been part of the music team here at Palgrave for the better part of 40 years.

Pianist

We are delighted to have Louise Harding as our Pianist and Frank Miklos on guitar   

Sunday School Teacher

vacant –  Volunteer

Community Kitchen Coordinator

PUCK is managed by a part-time co-ordinator. Barb Imrie has been PUCK’s co-ordinator since 2017. She was the co-founder of Palgrave Ùnited Community Kitchen in 2009. She has been a member of the PUCK committee since 2009. Barb lives in Palgrave and can walk to the kitchen. Many of the environmental initiatives that PUCK undertook were because of Barb’s guidance. Both Barb Imrie and Palgrave United Church have received the Town of Caledon’s Environmentalists of the year Recognition. Barb is a retired Outdoor Education Specialist with the Toronto District School Board (after working there 30 years retired in 2017). Barb worked at the Etobicoke Outdoor Education Centre in Albion Hills Conservation Area. She is an advocate of the local food system and in 2008 helped transition the Palgrave United Church annual turkey dinner to feed 500 “local food” meals. The following year Barb facilitated the creation of Caledon’s first certified community kitchen. Barb continues to support the partnership developed between Albion Hills Community Farm and PUCK (Barb was the co-founder of AHCF and chair of the board between 2010-2015. PUCK created Dirt2Delicious Summer Camp and continues to offer this hands on cooking and farm camp. Barb lives with her husband Russell and can be found walking their dog and granddaughter, food gardening, naturalizing her front lawn as a Butterfly pathway (pollinators) and enjoying yoga. Eat local; Live local; Shop local!