Cedar United Church
Nanaimo BC
V9X 1L4
Who we are
Cedar United's local history reaches back to the early 1900s with Methodists gathering in a school house and a community hall. The present church hall was the original sanctuary from 1921, with further construction, creating a new sanctuary and adding a kitchen, coming decades later. 1925 was the year of Church Union, when our congregation became part of the United Church of Canada. Over the years, we have been in many partnerships with other United Churches, sharing resources and ministry staff. Currently we have a part-time minister and a group of very active laypeople.
The United Church of Canada (UCC) is a uniquely Canadian denomination, and we have a proud history of leading the way when it comes to affirming the gifts and leadership of women and members of the LGBT+ community, seeking reconciliation with First Nations people, and pursuing relationships with other faith communities. The UCC strives to acknowledge its own past sins (Native Residential schools being a huge one), and to pursue justice and peace.
If you'd like to learn more about our denomination, visit www.united-church.ca
Cedar United's congregation has changed and grown over the years, though we continue to be a small church where genuine relationship can happen. People here support and encourage one another, as we all seek to follow in the way of Jesus.
The United Church of Canada (UCC) is a uniquely Canadian denomination, and we have a proud history of leading the way when it comes to affirming the gifts and leadership of women and members of the LGBT+ community, seeking reconciliation with First Nations people, and pursuing relationships with other faith communities. The UCC strives to acknowledge its own past sins (Native Residential schools being a huge one), and to pursue justice and peace.
If you'd like to learn more about our denomination, visit www.united-church.ca
Church Website
Cedar United Church on Social Media
Leadership
Leader Name:
Rev Erin Sterling
Leader Position:
Minister
Phone:
Leader Email:
Click here to contact Rev Erin Sterling
Leader Bio:
Rev Erin Sterling began working with us in April of 2016. Erin has lived in Sooke since 2007, when she and her husband moved to Vancouver Island with their three children. Originally from Vancouver, Erin has been an ordained minister for 22 years, serving congregations in Nova Scotia, Manitoba, and Vancouver Island. She has taken advantage of many continuing education programs and is a trained Interim minister.
Erin loves working part-time as it gives her time to stay active, spend time with family and friends, and pursue acting and stand-up comedy.
Erin commutes to Cedar, and is usually only in the community on Sundays, although other appointments can be arranged.
Erin loves working part-time as it gives her time to stay active, spend time with family and friends, and pursue acting and stand-up comedy.
Erin commutes to Cedar, and is usually only in the community on Sundays, although other appointments can be arranged.
Cedar United Church Service Times
Sunday mornings at 9:30 am are when our community gathers to remember who we belong to.
Cedar United Church's Board has extended the suspension of in-person gatherings to September 14, 2020. We will reassess at the end of August to decide on next steps, based on the best available information.
It's been more than 3 years since the last service times update. Please make sure to contact the church to confirm service times.
Please contact the church to confirm Service Times or SUBSCRIBE to updates below
Cedar United Church's Board has extended the suspension of in-person gatherings to September 14, 2020. We will reassess at the end of August to decide on next steps, based on the best available information.
It's been more than 3 years since the last service times update. Please make sure to contact the church to confirm service times.
Please contact the church to confirm Service Times or SUBSCRIBE to updates below
PRINT
ZOOM
ICAL
SUBSCRIBE
Other information
Cedar United Church History
... to reflect Your love
Lord, make my life a window for Your light to shine through and a mirror to reflect Your love to all I meet. Amen.
Cedar United Church listing was last updated on the 12th of August, 2020
