Central United Church Windsor Ontario

Central United Church Windsor

Who we are

The United Church of Canada sees itself as an "inclusive" church aspiring to a practice of honouring and acknowledging the value of all people regardless of gender, race, physical ability, economic class, and so on. The United Church has a long tradition of spiritual freedom. You will find at Central United Church the framework of orthodox reform theology and a diverse range of experience and expression including a deep historic faith based on the ancient creeds.

Whether you come from a deep historic faith based on the ancient creeds or are exploring spirituality as an extension of your own soul, the United Church is the vehicle to carry you through life in a respectful community.

Central United Church is located in the heart of Windsor Ontario's downtown core. We are a faithful congregation. Our inspirational one-hour Sunday Service comprises of traditional and contemporary worship themes, with a focus on bringing the Gospel to the hearts of everyone. We are a non-judgmental, inclusive, and warm congregation, welcoming all who enter our doors. Join us this Sunday, come as you are... we are here... in Christ.

WHAT WE BELIEVE and Favourite bible Verses

A New Creed (1968)

United Church of Canada Faith Statements

We are not alone,
we live in God’s world.

We believe in God:
  who has created and is creating,
  who has come in Jesus,
the Word made flesh,
to reconcile and make new,
  who works in us and others
by the Spirit.

We trust in God.

We are called to be the Church:
  to celebrate God’s presence,
  to live with respect in Creation,
  to love and serve others,
  to seek justice and resist evil,
  to proclaim Jesus, crucified and risen,
our judge and our hope.

In life, in death, in life beyond death,
God is with us.
We are not alone.

Thanks be to God.

United Church of Canada Faith Statements

The United Church from time to time restates its faith to address changing contexts. Four statements are recognized as doctrine, subordinate to the primacy of scripture.

A Song of Faith (2006)A Song of Faith seeks to provide a verbal picture of what the United Church understands its faith to be in our early 21st-century context.
A New Creed (1968)A New Creed is a brief and well-loved affirmation of faith used widely in our worship.
A Statement of Faith (1940)United Church doctrine was amplified in the Statement of Faith in 1940.
Twenty Articles of Doctrine (1925)United Church doctrine was first formulated as the 20 articles in the 1925 Basis of Union—the church's "constitution.”

What We Believe

United Church of Canada Faith Statements

The United Church of Canada

United Church faith communities welcome people from all backgrounds and orientations—wherever you are in your faith journey. This section offers an overview of the United Church’s beliefs.

Faith and the BibleThe Bible is the shared standard for our faith, but members are not required to adhere to any particular creed or formulation of doctrine.
Baptism and CommunionThe United Church celebrates two sacraments—baptism and communion—by which we encounter the presence and goodness of God.
MarriageEach person is a unique, loved creation of God; we welcome all people to the full life of Christian community, including marriage.
Relationship and InclusionRespectful of the religious practice of all people of goodwill, we are a welcoming church that is challenged to ongoing renewal.
Social JusticeFollowing the example of Jesus, we believe that we strengthen one another to work, through God's grace, for a better world.
Giving, Generosity, and GratitudeGod’s endless generosity to us encourages our own response to contribute in many ways to God’s mission in God’s world.

The United Church of Canada

The Authority and Interpretation of Scripture

The United Church of Canada

The Vision of The United Church of Canada as approved by the 43rd General Council at its meeting on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021).

Called by God, as disciples of Jesus, The United Church of Canada seeks to be a bold, connected, evolving church of diverse courageous hope-filled communities united in deep spirituality, inspiring worship and daring justice.

The Mission of The United Church of Canada, as approved by the 43rd General Council:
Deep spirituality
Bold discipleship
Daring justice

The Authority and Interpretation of Scripture

The following was passed by the General Council of The United Church of Canada:

3) The General Council endorse the following Convictions:

- God calls us to engage the Bible as foundational authority as we seek to live the Christian life.

- God calls us to engage the Bible as a church seeking God’s community with all people, living creatures, and the earth.

- God calls us to engage the Bible to experience the liberating and transforming Word of God.

- God calls us to engage the Bible with an awareness of our theological, social, and cultural assumptions.

- God calls us to engage the Bible with a sense of sacred mystery and in dynamic interaction with human experience, understanding, and heritage.

- God calls us to engage the Bible trusting God’s Spirit to enliven our

understanding and to empower our acting.

- Engaging the Bible is not optional for the Christian community.

For the complete document check the United Church Commons of their website.

Central United Church Windsor Ontario

Central United Church Windsor Ontario