History and Core Beliefs
Our History
We are part of the United Church of Canada, the country’s largest Protestant denomination, founded on June 10, 1925, through the union of the Methodist Church, Canada, the Congregational Union of Canada, and a majority of The Presbyterian Church in Canada, along with the General Council of Union Churches from Western Canada.
This historic union—the first to cross denominational lines globally—was motivated by a shared mission to minister effectively across Canada.
At Glen Abbey United Church
Glen Abbey United Church acknowledges that we gather on the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee, Huron-Wendat, and Anishinabek peoples. We are on the lands covered by Treaty 14, and we recognize the Mississaugas of the Credit as the current stewards of this land. We offer our respect to all Indigenous people who continue to care for this land and its resources.
The words of the United Church of Canada’s Creed say it best: we are called to be the Church—to seek justice and resist evil.
But that calling unfolds in many voices and questions.
Talk to anyone here, and you’ll hear a diversity of thoughts on the mysteries of faith: ✨ What happens when we die? 🎄 What really happened that first Christmas, and why does Jesus’ birth still matter?
✝️ Why was Jesus crucified, and what do Good Friday and Easter Sunday truly mean? 🙏 Why do we pray, and how does God respond? 🌍 Why is the world filled with both joy and suffering—and where is God in it all?
Core Beliefs
- One God existing as Father, Son (Jesus Christ), and Holy Spirit (the Trinity).
- Jesus is God’s Son, who lived, died on the cross for the forgiveness of sins, and was resurrected.
- We believe in His message, and we believe that through our actions, as limited as they might be, we can change the world the way He wants us to.
- The Bible is the inspired Word of God and is authoritative for faith and life.
Church isn’t just a building or a Sunday ritual. It’s a family—a circle of people who see you, care about you, and walk with you.
Not just polite smiles like you’d get in a mall or grocery store. We’re talking real connections. The kind of community that might even show up for you more than your own family has.
We gather each week to ask: What does Jesus’ message mean for our lives today? His words may be ancient, but they’re anything but outdated.