Tansley Church
2111 Walkers Line L7M 0Z2 Burlington, ON, Canada

This is to let you know that since we have a new name, Grace United Church, we have a new Facebook page. We want you to know about all of the great things Grace is doing. Search out Grace United Church Burlington and like us.... Please note we will not be posting on this site again.

Just a reminder on Thursday May 28th from 1-3 pm we will be collecting personal care items (soap, shampoo, toothpaste). These will be used to supplement the Food for Life bags that we hand out on Friday mornings. No donation is too small. A shopping cart will be in the parking lot for you to put your donations in. 2111 Walkers Line

Meditation: Trusting In the Spirit! "God’s plan and the path God chooses to accomplish it, don’t always look the way we expect." Watch our Sunday Service on our YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTt8mmMWmxccUEqh6CDoOxQ

Join us as we celebrate and give thanks for our Mothers and women who have passed their faith along to us. Including a musical-picture tribute to all our Moms! Watch our service on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTt8mmMWmxccUEqh6CDoOxQ

Tune in tomorrow to our YouTube Sunday service. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTt8mmMWmxccUEqh6CDoOxQ? This week during worship we will be celebrating Communion virtually. Please have elements of your choosing ready (some form of bread/wheat product and grape juice/beverage).

News you can use! On May 1, the City of Burlington is launching TelePALS, a free phone service designed to help adults stay connected as everyone practices physical distancing to help flatten the curve of #COVID19. Through TelePALS, users can participate in free, over-the-phone programs, including chat groups, game shows and more! To view the activity calendar and learn how to register, visit http://burlington.ca/telepals

Tune into our YouTube Channel tomorrow morning to watch our Sunday Service. Rev. Helen will be speaking about looking for God as we walk the roads of life. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTt8mmMWmxccUEqh6CDoOxQ

In case you missed today's Prayer Vigil for Nova Scotia, you can watch it here. http://ow.ly/NZPq50zlELG #UCCan #Light4NovaScotia #Portapique #NovaScotia

Are you wondering how to get your plants during this time, well here is a great idea and they deliver! Not only are you getting your plants you are helping another wonderful community of faith. Looking for #garden plants, vegetable plants and more? @St_Luke_Palermo is hosting an online plant sale where you can order a selection of seedlings includingTomato... @treeandtwig #heirloomtomatoesTomatoOrder by April 30. Visit: https://stlukepalermo.ca/plantsale/ See more

Want something to make you smile (or groan) - tomorrow’s Holy Humour Sunday with Rev. Helen. Featuring Adrienne and her Latin Rhythm Kings (Michael got a little carried away :-)) It will be unlike any worship service you’ve ever experienced. We'll hold up the humourous side of church life, heaven, and even our present reality. Don’t miss it! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fiVnzAbmBKY

If you haven't seen this already. Sit back, turn up the sound and enjoy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3hYQFLtEF4

This egg was tied to a small bush in the church garden beside the mailbox. Small acts of kindness can make a big difference to the world.

Questions you can ask yourself that might help you find joy in your day: What experiences, however mundane, gave you pleasure? What praise and feedback did you receive? What were moments of pure good fortune?... What were your achievements, however small? What made you feel grateful? How did you express kindness? See more

Join us tomorrow at 10:00 am as we celebrate Easter. Although we are not able to be together in one place we can be together in spirit. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTt8mmMWmxccUEqh6CDoOxQ

I am sending along a Happy Easter message from Karen Hollingsworth. She and Dale are now living in Lyon France, and wanted to send their wishes to all at this time of isolation to say no matter how far apart we are we are together in spirit.

Are you feeling the loss this Easter that you can't be part of the church community? Visit our YouTube channel and feel the love of our congregation as we celebrate the most holy time of year. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTt8mmMWmxccUEqh6CDoOxQ Maunday Thursday service has been posted... Good Friday Service will be posted tomorrow morning Easter Sunday Service will be posted on Sunday Morning. Do you know someone without a computer? Share the joy of Easter with them by playing the service and let them listen to it over the phone. The joy of Easter is meant to be shared and you have the power to share that love.

In case you missed it here is the link to our YouTube Sunday service. Make yourself a warm drink and sit back and listen to the word. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCYqxYcd9Fo&t=4s Note we are in the middle of a name change, our new name will be Grace United Church.

SCAM ALERT The Government is NOT sending text messages regarding the new Canada Emergency Response Benefit. If you have received a text message regarding the benefit, do not click the link.

Exciting News: Our new YouTube channel is a real hit. Last Sunday's service has be viewed over 140 times. If you haven't had a look at it yet take a few minutes from your busy day and sit back and enjoy. Check in during the week too as new things might be added.... https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTt8mmMWmxccUEqh6CDoOxQ

Sit back, turn on our sound and enjoy the Musicians of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra play Appalachian Spring. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rzZ2F18MwI We indeed have beauty and hope in our world.

In case you have not visited our YouTube channel to see what the church is up to take some time today. Here’s the link to the channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTt8mmMWmxccUEqh6CDoOxQ... Rev. Helen has told me that the service will be up and ready to be viewed by 10:00 am. If that is too early for you don't worry as the service will be up all week for you to watch. If you can do so safely try to get outside today to enjoy the beauty of God's creation. Stay safe all. Blessings to all of you.

Cancellation notice: Please note the Electronics Recycling Drop off day has been cancelled. As soon as we can set a new date we will let you know.