Welcome to Olds United Church Located in the heart of Olds, Alberta, the United Church has witnessed the Christian faith through worship, service, and fellowship for over 125 years (since 1894). All are welcome to share in our ministry.
"I know there is nothing better for them, than to be happy and enjoy themselves." ECCLESIASTES 3:12
Church News & Events
September 30 MUSIC WITH FRIENDS Please come to the Olds United Church on Saturday, September 30th at 7 pm for a musical evening with friends. Admission is by donation. The church is located at 4810 - 50 Street. Print Our Poster Here then put it on your fridge or bulletin board in your staff room! Hope to see you there!
September 24 SUNDAY SERVICE Please come to the Olds United Church for our Sunday morning service, September 24th at 9:30 am. Rev. Lynn will be leading today's worship. The church is located at 4810 - 50 Street.
Every Wednesday COFFEE & TREATS Starting in September, please join us at Olds United every Wednesday at 2 pm for coffee and treats with Rev. Lynn.
October 29 JOINT WORSHIP SERVICE Everyone is invited to a joint worship service at Knox Didsbury on October 29th at 11 am for a Covenanting Service for Rev. Lynn! Special guest is Karen Medland. The service will be followed by a luncheon. Both churches are asked to contribute to the lunch.
Welcome! HOSPICE SOCIETY HERE We are very pleased to have the Olds & District Hospice Society office now located at our church. Olds Hospice is a group of community members that support Hospice Palliative Care services in Mountain View County area by providing hospice, bereavement and NavCARE support. You can contact them at 403-586-9992.
October 30 MINISTRY PLAN APPROVED The Olds United Ministry Plan was approved at the Congregational Meeting of October 30, 2022. Olds United Ministry Plan
Staying Connected If you would like to talk to our Minister, please call the church. Let us all continue to keep doing our best to stay connected while caring for one another in whatever ways possible. May we be reminded that we are not alone in the days ahead.
Remember that the expenses of church operation continue. Please prayerfully consider maintaining your on-going support of the church in this time.
Have Questions? Want to Talk?
Are you someone who has questions, who is seeking to explore your faith, and learn stories of our faith?
You're welcome to join us in worship on Sundays, in Olds at 9:30 am.
If you'd like to have a conversation with Rev. Lynn McKinnon, the minister of the Olds/Didsbury Pastoral Charge, please drop her an e-mail or call the Olds office at 403-556-3052 and we can set up an appointment!
Daily Scripture Reading
Rom 12:1 - Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God—this is your spiritual act of worship.
Financial Contributions
Dear People of Olds United Church - Are you on PAR (Pre-Authorized Remittance)? If you already pay bills, taxes, or your mortgage with automatic withdrawals from your bank account, then you've got the PAR principle. Monthly PAR (Pre-Authorized Remittance) offerings are an exceptional expression of commitment and allows you to support Olds United Church through automatic monthly withdrawals from your bank account.
Besides being convenient, using PAR for your offering ensures regular monthly givings to help our Church's ministry and increasing our overall financial stability, even while you are away. You can also include a regular Mission & Service gift at the same time. Why not participate in PAR? Here's how ...
Prayerfully decide how much you want to give each month.
Fill out a PAR Authorization Form with a cheque marked "VOID".
Enclose both in an envelope and place on the offering plate, or leave at the church office.
We send this information to the United Church's national office, who instructs your bank to automatically withdraw your gift around the 20th of each month.
You can increase, decrease, or cancel your contribution at any time. To learn more, please call the church office at (403) 556-3052, The United Church of Canada at 1-800-268-3781, or visit united-church.ca. Thank you!
CHURCH BULLETINS September 24, 2023
9:30 am at Olds United, 4810 - 50 Street
11 am at Knox United, 1406 - 19 Ave, Didsbury
Are you hosting an Anniversary or Birthday Party? Do you need meeting space? Olds United Church has room for you! Our Rental Brochure
Our church is always beautifully decorated. Visit our Photo Gallery to see our favourite pictures, including pictures from our 120th anniversary. Better yet, stop in for a personal visit!
UCC Latest Video
Webinar highlighting work being done by United Church of Canada people to lift up seniors' ministries, with support from a Seeds of Hope grant from the United Church of Canada Foundation. Recorded June 29, 2023.
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