BALA UNITED CHURCH

You can find Bala United Church next to the scenic Bala Falls on Muskoka Road 169 in the small town of Bala. Sunday fellowship and coffee begin at 10:30 am in the Jackson Christian Education Wing. Services and Sunday School begin at 11:00 am.

Our vibrant little church hosts year round Bala residents and those who winter away. There has been a church on this site for 131 years, almost since Bala's beginning. In 1925, with the founding of the United Church of Canada, the Presbyterian congregation at this location became part of the newly formed United Church. In August, 2011 we will celebrate our 131th Anniversary. Come and join us on Sunday. You will find us friendly, relaxed, and welcoming.

THE BALA UNITED CHURCH WOOLENS AND GIFT SHOP:
It is open Monday 10 am – 12 noon, after church service on Sunday, and by appointment.
We invite everyone to come in and see our new Gift Shop.
We stock many beautifully knitted items along with crafts, jewellery, preserves, books, and candles.  All proceeds go to the UCW Fund.  We also sell photographic Hasty Notes  of Bala.

PORT CARLING UNITED CHURCH

Welcome to Port Carling United Church! We invite you to join with us for our worship service Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m. Children are welcome to attend our Sunday School and participate in special programs for children. Our church hosts a vibrant and active congregation who also like to sing. We lay claim to having one of the finest musicians anywhere leading our choir and the congregation in the singing of hymns.

In July of 2011 our church will celebrate its 142th anniversary. It is hard to imagine we have been in existence for so many years. In the last ten years the church has seen an expansion in membership as well as an addition to the building of a multi purpose room and a state-of-the-art kitchen. This room was named "Hanna Hall" in honour of one of our pioneer families and benefactors of our church.

The recent addition of the new cupola and carillon has added to the character of our village with music playing on the hour, throughout the day.

Port Carling United Church is located on the corner of Muskoka Road 118 and Armstrong Point Road, on a hill overlooking the main street in the quaint village of Port Carling at the "Hub of the Lakes!"

THE UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA

AN AFFIRMING AND WELCOMING CHURCH!
On June 10, 2010, the United Church of Canada celebrated its 85th anniversary.  The United Church began in 1925 with the union of many of the Methodist, Presbyterian and Congregational Churches of that time.  It’s motto is “Ut omnes unum sint” a Latin phrase which translates “that all may be one”. In the United Church all are indeed one with each other and with God for we are a united and a uniting church and we are inclusive of all. Anyone can attend the United Church.  We believe that Jesus welcomed all who came to him with a genuine faith and a real desire for fellowship with God, so we should also welcome all who come through our doors.

Whether or not you belong to the United Church as a member, if you are vacationing in Muskoka and would like to continue your regular Sunday morning worship while on holidays, come visit us.  You will be glad you came and so will we!