Ruthven Pastoral Charge

Olinda-Ruthven United Church

In our effort to be accessible to everyone:

• we have 3 parking spaces for accessible
• we are wheelchair accessible to the Hall and Washrooms
• have a lift to the Sanctuary
• 4 assistied listening devices
• have a mic system
• record CD's of our Sunday Services for those unable to attend
• regular bulletins in 16 pt and large print in 20
• We also have in place a Customer Service Policy


• For comfort in Summer we have Air Conditioning

     Welcome to Olinda-Ruthven United Church.
     We are a growing Church with many ages,
     young families, and young at heart.

• Sunday Morning Worship Service ~ 9:30am

• Sunday School ~ 10:45am for all ages following the Worship Service from the second Sunday in September till the first Sunday in June.
  The Sunday School is very active with children and adults. We have many outreach projects eg. coffe hours with fellowship time for: CNIB, Leamington Hospital, Children's Aid, GessTwood Camp, Kingsville Community Food Bank, MCC, ACWAM (Active Christians With A Mission), and (The Special Equestrians Therapeutic Riding Association) SpEqTRA.

• Choir Practice ~ 7:30pm every Thursday night. We have sung in Nursing Homes, Weddings and Funerals. The choir enjoys the fellowship and learning new songs. We always have room for more people who like to sing.

• UCW (United Church Women) ~ 7pm the first Tuesday of each month, except July and August.
  The UCW keeps very busy with Luncheons, Tea's, Apple Festival (last weekend of September at local Colasanti's Topical Gardens) Apple Pie and Ice Cream, Meat Pies. We support the Kingsville Community Food Bank, Haiti Children though ACWAM and many other activities.

• The Stewards keep the Church in good repair.

• The Session meets the needs of the people and serve Communion.

• The Worship Committee with our Minister plan the Services.

We also make available Blair Hall and Kitchen for special events,
         eg. Bridal and Baby Showers, Family Reunions, Meetings, Elections, etc.

Call the office 519.326.3138 for more information or to set up a visit.

Our Garden

Come and visit our Emmas Garden while you are visiting.