Wellington Square United Church
Our Ministers
- May 19
- Malawi Mission Trip 2012
- May 20
- Food Drive
- May 23
- Big Ideas, Big Faith
- May 25
- Downtown Community Dinner
- May 25
- tgif - Thank God It's Friday Night
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Rev. Dr. Orville James Bio
Lead\Co-ordinating Minister ext. 19
Born in Ottawa, Orville grew up in several communities where his father (also a minister) served the United Church. He graduated from the University of Windsor (B.Sc), Queen’s (M.Div) and Princeton (D. Min). He has served churches in New Brunswick and Southern Ontario, most recently at Wellington Square United, in Burlington (next to Hamilton).
He tries to stay on a constant learning and growth curve -about prayer, spiritual formation, contemporary worship, leadership, and the renewal of Christ’s church.
Orville and Nancy just celebrated their 32nd wedding anniversary. They have three 20-something children. Orville still plays hockey in winter and golf in summer. He loves football (CFL), and cheers for the Detroit Red Wings (grew up in Windsor). He continues to hope that his best round on the golf course is in the near future. That is a faint possibility; What is more certain is that Christ’s Spirit is alive and moving in the church, and bringing renewal and deeper faith wherever hearts are open and receptive.
Childhood ambition.....football player for the Ottawa Rough Riders; and\or medical missionary to Africa
Proudest moment.....walking my daughters down the aisle, at their weddings
Fondest memory.....weeks spent with Nancy, while on sabbatical in England
Perfect day.....B’fast with newspapers and Canada AM, play hockey or golf, late afternoon nap, dinner and Theatre Aquarius with Nancy
Favourite movie.....Nobody’s Fool (with Paul Newman); more recent ‘The Bucket List’ (Morgan Freeman & Jack Nicholson)
Favourite music.....Beatles, Eagles, Clapton; Third Day, & Worship LIVE
Inspiration.....John Wesley, Bill Hybels & my dad
Biggest challenge.....long drives & straight putts; Trusting God’s Spirit with each moment and event
Orville Explains & Defends the United Church
I’ve Been Thinking… Messages and Sermon Videos
Lent Event 2012 Sermon Notes and Video
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Worship Services
God is multi-faceted. People are diverse and different. We want to give people a choice of worship styles for there are as many different ways to worship the Almighty as there are types of people.
- We offer:
- Contemporary rock services
- Classic inspirational worship
- Joyful, passionate Spirit-led worship
- Contemplative, meditative worship
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Financial Reports
Monthly Snapshot of Finances – Sunday, May 20, 2012
April 2012
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Welcome Brochure
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What We Believe/Teach
Our Mission and Vision
The Board
The Staff
Caring and Connecting
Trustees
Stewardship
Presbytery Reps
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Re-dedication Video
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