Sunday, December 21st

This Sunday, as we light the fourth candle of Advent, the candle of Love, we reflect on the quiet courage of Joseph. His story reminds us that love often shows up not in grand gestures, but in quiet choices and steadfast presence.

Together we will explore what it means to trust that God is with us even when the way forward is not clear. We remember that Emmanuel means God is with us in every moment, not only in celebration but also in the everyday challenges we face.

Come and be part of this sacred time. Let the light of love meet you where you are, and remind you that you are not alone.

You are welcome here.

Longest Night Service

on Sunday, December 21 at 7:00 p.m. on Zoom

All are welcome to join us for our Longest Night service, a gentle and contemplative time of worship for those who find the holiday season difficult. This service offers space for quiet reflection, prayer, and hope. Whether you are grieving the loss of a loved one or carrying other burdens, we will honour those feelings and find comfort together in God's unyielding presence.

Join us on Zoom here. You are invited to have a candle ready to light during the service.

Calling All Shepherds, Angels, and Wise Ones! An Invitation to Families

Join Rev. Ruth and Rev. Heather as we prepare to tell the Christmas story together at our Family Christmas Eve service at 4:00 p.m. We would love for your children and youth to take part.

This year’s celebration will be simple, joyful, and does not require rehearsals. Just come and join in the fun. There is space for every child and youth to participate in a way that feels just right for them.

We will also be honouring some of our most beloved Christmas Eve traditions, such as lighting candles and singing Silent Night, as we celebrate the wonder of Christmas together.

To learn more or to get involved, please reach out to Rev. Ruth at revyren06@gmail.com or Rev. Heather at heather@norvalunited.ca

Office closure!

Melanie will be away from December 18 – 28, 2025 and the church office will be closed during that time.

Rev. Heather is available for urgent matters during this time. Please call or text her at: 905-251-3565 if you need to connect.

For urgent rental inquiries, please contact Ken Thorn at 905-877-1744.

Family Movie Night!

Join us Friday, Dec 19th - 6.30pm at NUC for our monthly movie night.

Family Movie Nights are super relaxed – come in PJ’s, bring blankets, stuffed animals, and friends – all are all welcome.

Please RSVP to Caitlin Cormier here so we can order enough pizza for all.

Seeking Nominations.......

The Nominating Committee is seeking nominations for the role of Vice Chair of the Executive Team.

The Vice Chair will serve for 1-2 years, and then take on the role of Chair of the Executive Team for 2 years when the current chair ends their term. The Vice Chair is responsible for ensuring effective and responsible communication within Norval United Church and to the surrounding community.

This position will begin after our next annual general meeting (i.e. March 2026). The nominating committee will receive nominations between now and mid-January 2026. If you would like to nominate a member of Norval United Church to serve as Vice Chair of the Executive Team, or have any questions, please reach out to Jan Arnold here, the chair of the nominating committee.

Loving Memory Tree

During this special time of year, one of our traditions is to decorate a Christmas tree with ribbons to honor those we remember.

If you'd wish to add a ribbon in memory of a loved one, please email their name to the office, and we’ll place it on the tree for you.

The Giving Tree!

This year we will be collecting socks, winter hats, mitts and scarves, non-perishable food items, toiletries and gift cards for our Giving Tree. Items collected will be donated to Out of the Cold - Georgetown, Halton Women's Place, the Georgetown Break Basket and Food for Life.

Items will be received until after Christmas Eve.

If you live at a distance from Norval and would like to support our Giving Tree this season, please send a donation to NUC through our regular channels, with a memo "Giving Tree". We will use those funds to fill in the gaps.

Food For Life

Outreach 40 Challenge!!

This month, we are collecting...

40 cans/packs Pasta & Sauce

Please drop off in the bin in the Gathering Space before December 31st!

P.S. Next month's special features will be Pantry Items!

🌟FOOD & MEAL SUPPORT🌟

Life can be tough, and we want you to know you’re not alone. If you’re in need for food support and/or a warm meal incl. some friendly company, there are resources available to help you💙

Click here to explore some helpful options that are available in Georgetown and Acton.🍽️✨