Calvin United Church
Lawrencetown NS

B2Z 1P9

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Who we are

The history of Calvin Church in Lawrencetown can be traced back to Methodist and Presbyterian roots in the early 1800’s. The original Calvin Church was built on top of MacDonald’s Hill overlooking the beach in 1853. Fire destroyed that building in 1965 and the present church building was constructed later that year and underwent a major expansion in 1988.

Calvin United – Calvin is a 50 year old structure which has been well maintained and is not expected to require major capital expenditures. The sanctuary seats 175, with a choir capacity of 20. It is equipped with a new data projector with ceiling mounted screen and remote audio board. We have a Baldwin electric organ and Yamaha electric keyboard. The multi-use hall in the basement includes nursery facilities, 3 Sunday School rooms, 2 kitchens with a commercial dish washer, 2 washrooms and storage. Parking facilities have recently been increased.

Our Mission Statement

Being a diverse community within the United Church of Canada, we study and explore the relevance of scripture in our lives as Christians; and we endeavour to be an inviting and nurturing place where all feel welcome.

We strive to live out a life of stewardship that provides, cares for and sustains those in our communities and the wider world.

(from Lawrencetown-Lake Echo Pastoral Charge JNAC 2013)

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Calvin United Church
3795 Lawrencetown Road
Lawrencetown, NS B2Z 1P9
Canada
Phone: 902-829-3918
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Church Pastor

Rev. Kim Burke Cole
Rev. Kim Burke Cole
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3795 Lawrencetown Road
Lawrencetown, NS B2Z 1P9
Canada
Phone: 902-435-0316
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United Church of Canada



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Calvin United Church Service Times

St. David’s United and Calvin United holds summer church service at 10:00 a.m. in July and August at alternating locations.

Please refer to our events calendar to confirm the date/location of summer services. Sunday School is held during church service time.

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St. David’s Sunday School invites children from 3-11 years of age to attend with attendance averaging 6 children per week. All are welcome.

For the first part of 2012 the web based curriculum “The Whole People of God” was used. It was a lectionary based curriculum, broken down into 6 units. Each week the program offered a complete learning module which is available for all ages. Although it was very adaptable and useful, we decided not to continue with the program in September as there was a lot of difficulty with obtaining the material on the web.

In September the teachers decided to go on their own and develop a curriculum themselves. They are devoting time to learning the books of the Bible; planning and executing the Christmas program. They have spent time with the children dealing with death and grief, following the passing of one of their students.

In 2013 they started a 12-week program learning about The Lord’s Prayer. A curriculum book was purchased to assist in the study.

Sunday School coincides with church service time and the children return to church at the time when the offering is taken. They are encouraged to ‘offer’ a part of themselves. Most times they will review the lesson taught during the class and they are also encouraged to write a prayer with their needs, thanks, requests or concerns. The children then have time to discuss this with the Minister. It is a time in the service that all enjoy as the children bring a special insight into God’s loving way and the miracle of life.   Edit
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Local outreach & community activities

We are a very caring church community and support the work of many groups within the local community and farther afield who care and support children, youth, men and women.

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Mission & Service Fund of the United Church of Canada
Operation Christmas Child (Samaritan’s Purse)
IWK Hospital for Children and Women – donation of handmade lap blankets
Feed others of Dartmouth (F.O.O.D) – donation of prepared food monthly
Atlantic School of Theology – monetary assistance
Mission to Seamen – donation of clothing, toiletries & books
Phoenix House for Youth – donation of clothing
Lake Echo Community Food Bank (part of Feed NS) – donation of food items
Arthur Kidston Memorial Camp for Children – donation of various camp items
Prayer Shawls for those in need of comfort in the community
Shelter Nova Scotia – clothing items
The Birches Seniors Home – hand made lap blankets
Brunswick Street Mission
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Calvin United Church History

Before 1953 there was no church in Lake Echo and anyone wanting to attend a United Church service would travel to Woodlawn or Port Wallace. Rev. J.D.N. MacDonald had contact with many families in the Lake Echo area and began sending students to conduct Sunday services in the Crooks' canteen, which was opposite the present Fire Hall.

In the early 1950's with Eric Fullerton (who was then a student at Pine Hill) and others, Rev. J.D.N. MacDonald organized construction of the original building on the property bought from Mr. Charles Fisher of Bell Street, Lake Echo. The Church opened in October 1953 and Sunday services were held regularly, often conducted by students or visiting Ordained Ministers.

Cole Harbour United was built to serve the growing population of east Dartmouth, and together with Calvin United Church in Lawrencetown, a long established Presbyterian congregation, these three Churches became one Pastoral Charge. One Minister served all three Churches until 1977.

At that time Rev. Bill Gillis lived in the Manse at Cole Harbour and travelled to Lake Echo and Lawrencetown, preaching three times each Sunday. Then Rev. Betty Griffiths came to help with the growing congregations and it was soon determined that Calvin and St. David's could stand as one Pastoral Charge, alone from Cole Harbour. Soon after, the Pastoral Charge amicably became two separate Charges.

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Calvin United Church FAQs

Question: Where is Calvin United Church located?
Answer: Calvin United Church is located at 3795 Lawrencetown Road, Lawrencetown, Nova Scotia.

Question: Who is Calvin United Church's pastor?
Answer: Calvin United Church's pastor is Rev. Kim Burke Cole.

Question: What time is service at Calvin United Church?
Answer: St. David’s United and Calvin United holds summer church service at 10:00 a.m. in July and August at alternating locations. Please refer to our events calendar to confirm the date/location of summer services. Sunday School is held during church service time. https://www.stdavidsunited.ca/calendar

Question: What is Calvin United Church's Facebook page?
Answer: https://www.facebook.com/St-Davids-United-Church-302502936552517/

Question: What is Calvin United Church's live streaming page?
Answer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wtnK4YBXyqg

Question: What is Calvin United Church's website?
Answer: https://www.stdavidsunited.ca/

Question: What denominaiton is Calvin United Church?
Answer: Calvin United Church belongs to United Church of Canada denomination.

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D. L. Moody
Calvin United Church listing was last updated on the 13th of February, 2021
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