Orchard Valley United Church has cancelled all in-person worship services, events and meetings for the foreseeable future. 

We offer video-recorded worship services and Lenten reflections (under the Worship Services tab), and Spirit yoga sessions (under the Small Group Ministries / Yoga Church tab). We also offer our Easter Newsletter, for your reading pleasure (under What’s Happening/Newsletters).  Please feel free to leave a message on our phone line with questions or comments: 902-681-0366, ext 1.

 

Facilities Update

Orchard Valley United Church

Facilities Update – The Facilities Committee has prepared an update letter, a brief three-question survey, and a copy of the latest proposed floor plan. We have sent these documents out electronically to our church family. The package has also been distributed through regular mail.

We would like to have responses to the survey by August 15th. Upon receiving the responses, we will be scheduling opportunities for individuals to ask questions or voice support / concerns.

If you do not receive your mailed copy by the end of July (and would like one), please contact the church office at 902-681-0366 ext 1.

Covenanter Church Closed for Summer 2020

Orchard Valley United Church

Covenanter Church Closed for Summer 2020 – It is with regret that we decided to keep the Covenanter Church closed this summer due to COVID-19. We will not be open to the public for visitations nor will we have a Summer Worship Series. We apologize for the inconvenience.

See you in summer 2021!

 

Sunday Coffee Time

Orchard Valley United Church

Sunday Coffee Time – You are invited to attend our Zoom Sunday “Coffee Time” each Sunday, from 11:30 am to 12:00 pm. You may join us online or via phone:

  • https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83474107986
  • 1-855-703-8985 Canada Toll-free
  • Meeting ID: 834 7410 7986

 

Invitation to Participate

Orchard Valley United Church

Invitation to Participate – Do you love to read, or have a flair for the dramatic? Is poetry something you love to share with others? Do you love to read stories for children to enjoy? If you have answered yes to any of the above, or if you have something unique to offer to our weekly recorded services, Rev. Don and the Worship Committee would love to hear from you. We would love to expand the already fabulous group of people contributing through reading scripture and poetry, reading to or engaging our children and youth, and sharing a Minute for Mission. If you would be interested or willing to share your talents, please reach out to Rev. Don or Theresa to share your interest in participating. Your church family would love to see you, and we would love to welcome you to our weekly creative worship endeavors!

Donating to OVUC

Orchard Valley United Church

Donating to OVUC – For those in the congregation who would like to continue supporting the church financially while we are experiencing our temporary closure, we have several ways you can donate:

  • Mail your post-dated cheque(s) to the office (OVUC, 130 Cornwallis Ave, New Minas, NS B4N 3M7);
  • Drop your offerings into our mail slot. It’s located on the outside of the OVUC building, on the left corner. This is a secure, internal mailbox;
  • Click the DONATE button on our website;
  • Transfer funds to us via bank e-transfer. Please contact the office for details; or
  • Sign-up for PAR. Please contact the office for details.

Regardless of the method you choose, you will receive a tax receipt in 2021 for your donation(s). For more information or assistance, please contact the office (902-681-0366, ext 1, or AdminOVU@bellaliant.com).

Video Recorded Worship Services

Orchard Valley United Church

Video Recorded Worship Services – In this time of uncertainty, Rev Don wants to keep our worship family together in spirit, if not in body. Therefore, he will be preparing a series of short worship services, to be shared with our church family.

Please view our video recorded services by hovering over Worship Services on the ribbon above and then clicking on Video Recorded Messages OR by clicking on the following link:  Video Recorded Messages.

Using Zoom to Communicate

Orchard Valley United Church

For those who wish to participate in the Annual Congregational Meeting, we have a few reference items you can consult in advance:

1) Quick Start Guide for New Zoom Users – Zoom Help Site

2) Zoom for Participants – pdf file

3) Zoom Full Tutorial and Overview – YouTube channel

If you prefer more personal training, we will be holding some small group tutorial sessions during the coming week. Please contact the office to register. (902-681-0366 ext 1, or AdminOVU@bellaliant.com)

Hope New Minas / Al-Anon Family Group (REVISED)

Orchard Valley United Church

Hope New Minas Al-Anon Family Group – Hope Al-Anon is a fellowship that offers help and hope for families and friend of alcoholics. The group will be using FONGO for phone meetings on Thursday mornings at 10:00 am until further notice. This program lets 15 people meet by phone. To enter the meeting, call 1-902-932-1200 and enter 902-932-7986#. For more information about Al-Anon visit www.al-anonmaritimes.ca or Al-Anon World Service Office at al-anon.org.