Ebenezer United Church, Markham Ontario Canada

Last Sunday's Worship Service

February 1, 2026

Last Sunday's Message

Crucibles & Change | Psalm 66:8-12, Hebrews 12:1-3, & Isaiah 41:8-10

by Cheryl Stenson, LLWL

What's New

UPCOMING SERVICES AND MORE

February 8 Ebenezer UC 174th Anniversary with Shawn Pearce-Chambers, LLWL. This will be the last Sunday (February 8) for us to worship with JP. We wish her all the best as she takes on the position of music director at a church closer to her home.

February 15 Communion with Catherine Hions, DLM

February 18 Ash Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m. with Julian Munro, please use the side door

February 22 Lent 1 with Julian Munro

February 24 Board Meeting via Zoom at 7:30 p.m.

February 28 “Coldest Night of the Year” walk with Jane

March 1 Lent 2 with Julian Munro

March 8 Lent 3 with Julian Munro (Daylight Savings)

FINANCIAL WORKSHOP with Clyde Harris (to help us understand)

EBENEZER UNITED CHURCH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (we expect everyone to be in attendance this Sunday – lots of news to share – please mark your calendars to come)

March 15 Communion with Catherine Hions, DLM

This Week and Beyond

BOOST THE BAG PROGRAM The next pick up for 2026 is February 18th. Will you consider bringing some non-perishable food and personal items to help “boost” the bags of fresh food from YRFN for families in need? Thank you for supporting this important program!

Are You Providing Care for Family, Friend or Neighbour?

Speaker: The Ontario Caregiver Organization

Date: Friday, February 6, 2026 Time: 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Location: via Zoom for more information or To Register:

Phone: 416-493-3333 x 820 or email: english@splc.ca

Tax Workshops – Tax Benefits for Seniors and Family Caregivers

English Date: Friday, February 20th Time: 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Seminar Room C/Zoom

Tax Scams/How to Protect Yourself

Friday, March 14th same time and place.

Contact: elsa@splc.ca / (416) 493-3333 x 305 for each workshop.

Are you ready to rock? Our team, Ebenezer Rocks!, is ready for us to create an event in support of Blue Door, our community partners, who operate the Out of the Cold program from Ebenezer two nights per week. By signing up, participating, and fundraising for Blue Door, we work towards fulfilling our mission and vision statements of connecting with our community and reaching out to others with compassion.

Here is the information you will need:

1. Where?: Ebenezer United Church

2. When?: Saturday February 28, 2026, at 1:30 p.m.

3. How to participate? Click on this link to our team homepage and you will see “join the team” on the right side.

https://secure.e2rm.com/registrant/TeamFundraisingPage.aspx?teamID=1042864&langPref=en-CA

OR: Go to CNOY, create a new password (new this year) and choose the location RICHMOND HILL-BLUE DOOR and “join a team”- our team is EBENEZER ROCKS!

You can personalize your own page with a message and a photo if you like.

Then, start fundraising for Blue Door.

Good luck, please consider joining in the fun, and showing our community that we care!

See you there!

Jane

P.S. If you cannot make it for the walk and would like to support Blue Door, simply click on the link (above) and select “Donate to the Team”. Thanks!!

Christmas Extravaganza Nov. 29, 2025

Weekly Worship Services are In-Church and Online via ZOOM

Our worship services our both in person plus online live via Zoom, via eNews E-mails, and replayed on YouTube. Our office is open Tuesday-Friday 10am-2pm (hours may vary). The Lending Library is open during office hours. “Come, look at the selection of books the next time you are at the church.”

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Ebenezer United Church, Markham Ontario Canada Church: A Welcoming Community

At Ebenezer United Church, Markham Ontario Canada Church, we strive to create a welcoming and inclusive community for all. Our mission is to spread the love and teachings of Jesus Christ while fostering a sense of belonging and fellowship among our members. We offer a wide range of programs and services, including Sunday worship, Bible studies, youth groups, and community outreach initiatives. Come join us and experience the warmth and love of Ebenezer United Church, Markham Ontario Canada Church!

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10:00 am Sunday worship services are both in person and online via Zoom then posted to YouTube.

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The United Church of Canada Foundation

What you should know

The United Church of Canada Foundation was established in 2002 to manage trusts and endowments to support the work of the church. A number of funds have been created. Congregations benefit from the Foundation in many ways including grants to support congregations for the service provided to their communities. Ebenezer acknowledges being awarded one such grant and truly appreciates the generosity of the Foundation. Click here to download a brochure about the Foundation.

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Ebenezer is 173 Years Old!

We are celebrated our 172th anniversary on February 9, 2025

About Us

Since 1852

We Are Your Church

Ebenezer United Church has been the rock of the community at Steeles Ave. E and Brimley Rd for over 168 years.

We Are Your Church

Not only do we celebrate God's presence, but also we offer a number of interesting community programs.

Why Not Visit Us?

We Are Your Church

Why Not Visit Us?

We are a friendly, family oriented, and music-loving congregation that reaches to people in our neighbourhood and beyond.

The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.

Chinese Proverb