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Ellesmere United Church


Street:
160-8960 University High Street
City:
Burnaby
,
Province:
Postal Code:
V5A 4Y6
tel: 778-782-8474 or 778-782-8474
fax: 778-782-8476

douglas_throop@sfu.ca

http://www.ellesmereunited.org


Ellesmere United Church relocated to Burnaby Mountain in September, 2007, moving into a “loft” church that we designed to reflect the values of our congregation. The worship space is surrounded by a changing art gallery and features a labyrinth (modeled after Chartres) for personal meditative worship. Our communion table was carved by Susan Point, a well-known Salish Coast artist, in a basket weave design, on the theme of reconciliation showing the interconnectedness of people with each other and God's wider creation. Our congregation enjoys celebrating the arts and our intercultural community.

About the Service

The community gathers at 10 am for worship on Sunday. Sunday School is provided for our children at the same time.  On Wednesdays, there is a quiet time to walk the labyrinth or meditate at noon, followed by communion at 12:30.

About the Neighbourhood

 

We are located east of the main Campus between it and the UniverCity.

Our church is inside the Cornerstone building on the 1st floor down a grey hallway. Although it looks like we have a corporate exterior, the church is a  welcoming space in warm wood and traditional 1st nation coastal colours.

 There is parking available beneath the Cornerstone building on p1 for those worshipping with us on Sundays. Other times require meter parking or a permit. We are, however, very close to the Upper Bus Loop which offers many routes including a connection with the Skytrain at the Production Way Station on the Millenium Line.

 

Quick Facts

Who do I contact with questions?

Feel free to contact Dr. Doug by phone, email , or after Sunday worship, or join us Thursday mornings at 10 am for coffee and fellowship.

What music is played during services?

Maestro Sean keeps the Bechstein Grand Piano hum'n and we love to sing!Most of our music comes from either Voices United or More Voices United. The hill is alive with the sound of music :

What's heavenly about your church?

Our new location on top of Burnaby Mountain, 1,500 feet closer than our neighbours down below :-)

How do people dress for service?

We're just glad to have you worshipping with us,"fais comme chez toi."

What happens after the service?

Coffee, tea and goodies for those who want to stick around and chat.

Ellesmere United Church

Church Minister

Douglas Throop

Dr. Doug enjoys the mix of town and gown that accompanies being a university congregation. He has served congregations in Ontario and Quebec and holds a doctorate from Princeton Theological Seminary and an MA from McGill University.Having studied art history and being a painter himself, Doug finds the arts a fruitful area for theological interaction and the deepening of our religious experience.



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