Welcome to the Kemble-Sarawak
& Zion-Keppel Pastoral Charge
Open Doors, Open Hearts and Open Minds
Please note: Due to COVID-19, all services and church activities have been suspended until further notice.
See below for recorded messages and church community announcements.
WELCOME TO OUR CHURCH FAMILY
ABOUT OUR CHURCHES
Our charge is located 20 minutes north of Owen Sound, ON on the west side of the sound. Our 'backyard' is beautiful Georgian Bay, and many of our members live along the shore - we worship on the water at least once a year!
Cathy Hird grew up in southern Ontario, lived in Montreal, and then moved to Grey county where she has farmed and ministered since 1986.
OUR MINISTRIES
In both of our churches, there are gifted individuals and engaging groups that help us to live more deeply into our faith, who can inspire us, teach us, and move us to express ourselves in a variety of ways.
SERVICES & UPCOMING EVENTS
Kemble-Sarawak services - Sundays at 10:30am
Zion-Keppel services - first and third Sunday of each month at 1:00pm
Check out the Bruce Pensinula United Churches Cluster Website at
to become aware of our role in this new partnership!
Recorded messages
Rev. Cathy will post reflections and prayers each week on her YouTube channel for you to watch online.
Here is the link to the reflection and prayers from Sunday, March 15.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wrmEULSiZsA
Here is the link to Sunday March 22 reflection and prayers: https://studio.youtube.com/video/NK9PH1J0TJk/edit
She has sent the kids conversation directly to the families with children.
We will make efforts to engage on-line as two congregations and stay in touch on the phone. Elders will be making contact with you.
Rev. Cathy will be available on line and by phone (519-534-3677) from 10 - noon Sunday mornings for comments, questions, prayer requests, to listen to frustration and engage in conversation.
Special Notice
In accordance with the state of emergency declared by the Provincial Government, ALL activities at Kemble-Sarawak and Zion Churches are suspended until March 31.
This includes worship services and week day activities, including Kemble Kids, BALL lectures (no cookies needed), Tuesday night Yoga, UCW and our annual Maple Syrup Tour planned for April 4.
Ronn Cheney, our treasurer, suggests that if people want to drop off their offering at his place, there is a black mailbox labeled "church" just inside the side door. Ordinary mail works too.
We will monitor as the days go by, and make appropriate decisions once we have the appropriate information for the month of April.
STAY HOME AND ENJOY YOUR TIME WITH FAMILY. CATCH UP ON CHORES, READ A BOOK, PLAY GAMES, DO THOSE ALWAYS AVOIDED CLEANING TASKS!!
CLEAN SURFACES AND WASH YOUR HANDS FREQUENTLY
STAY IN TOUCH WITH OTHERS BY PHONE OR ONLINE....no need to feel isolated.
GOD BLESS!
Kemble Maple Tour
This year's tour has been cancelled.
We look forward to seeing you next year.
