Ebenezer United Church, Markham Ontario Canada

Weekly Sunday Worship Services at 10:00 AM In Person and on 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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Upcoming Special Event

This Sunday's Worship Service

Full Service

"The theme this morning is that God is always chasing us and all we need to do is stop, pray for help, turn around, look to the side, God will be there."
Shawn Pearce-Chambers, LLWL

Readings and Sermon Only

Shawn’s message today reframes the Adam and Eve story, reminding us that even when we turn away, God is already coming toward us with grace.

What's New

UPCOMING SERVICES AND MORE

Aug. 16 12thSunday after Pentecost with Cheryl Stenson, LLWL

andDirector of Music: Adura Adegbuyi

Aug. 19 YRFN Good Food Box pick-up distribution

Aug. 23 13thSunday after Pentecost with Cheryl Stenson, LLWL and Director of Music: Adura Adegbuyi

Aug. 29 Scheduled painting of the Montessori School Wing – Urgent request for helpers. Please contact Renwick and Fitz or leave a message at the church office.

Aug. 30 14thSunday after Pentecost with Karen Chandler

andDirector of Music: Adura Adegbuyi

Sept. 6 15thSunday after Pentecost Music Leadership: Margaret Tribe

This Week and Beyond

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

We welcome to the pulpit, Shawn Pearce-Chambers.

He is an active Licensed Lay Worship Leader serving the United Church’s communities of faith in the East Central Ontario Region. His home church is the Columbus Community United Church located in Columbus, Ontario. We are very pleased and blessed to have him worship with us here at Ebenezer United Church.

Looking for something to read this Summer? There are new books in our Lending Library by popular authors like: Sandra Brown, Tom Clancy, Michael Connelly, and more.

BOOST THE BOX PROGRAM The next date for pick-up of Good Food Boxes is August 19th. Please consider bringing some non-perishable food and personal items to help “boost” the boxes of fresh food from YRFN for families in need. Thank you.

Sunday School: If you are interested in helping grow the Sunday School program for future generations, please speak with Diane McLean. During the summer months there are pew packs available for children and youth to use at their seats.

Offerings You may leave a donation in the offering plate at the entrance to the sanctuary.

If you would like to be part of the PAR program, please speak with Jacquelin or leave a message at the office. Please indicate who the donation is from.

Donations can be made at any time by e-transfer to treasurer@ebenezeronline.ca

URGENT REQUEST FOR HELPERS Our Property Committee Team needs you!

Saturday August 29 to help paint and refresh the Montessori School Wing.

Please contact Renwick and Fitz if you can be of assistance.

Important DAtes: Volunteers can contact Bev & Susan

UCW Value Village FUNDrive, Saturday, October 24th.

Ebenezer’s Winter Extravaganza, Saturday November 28th!

Upcoming Community Events

Electronic Recycling program by Lions Club (Never Ending List of what they accept is posted at the church)

August 17,18, 20, 21 and August 25, 26 12:30-4:30pm

Ebenezer United Church Parking Lot Lions Truck.

For more information, please email Susan in the office.

Other Community Events

Electronic Recycling program by Lions Club (Never Ending List of what they accept is posted at the church)

August 17,18, 20, 21 and August 25, 26 12:30-4:30pm

Ebenezer United Church Parking Lot - Lions Truck.

For more information, please email Susan in the office.

Seniors Persons Living Connected

Trip to Port Perry Palmers Park (Fee $25)

Thursday, August 20th 9:30am-3:30pm (via school bus)

For more information or to pre-register please contact

Email: english@splc.ca or call 416-493-3333 ext. 820

Seniors Persons Living Connected

Alzheimer Society of Toronto

Brain Health In-Person Session

Tuesday, August 25th 10am-11:30am

3333 Finch Ave. East – Seminar Room C

For more information or to pre-register please contact

Email: english@splc.ca or call 416-493-3333 ext. 820

St. John Ambulance First Aid Training available September 16 & 17

in Markham at Ebenezer United Church, Heritage Hall

To register please call 905-773-3394

Heritage United Church – Quilts for Wildfire Evacuees

Help by donating quilts please contact Carol DeGeer at 416-283-1841 or email Heritage United Church at heritageunitedchurch@gmail.com. Handmade Quilts will be sent to Kiikenomaga Kikenjigewen Employment & Training Services, an Indigenous skills and employment training organization serving the nine Matawa First Nations communities in Northern Ontario, Thunder Bay in early October.

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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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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 174 Years Old!

We are celebrated our 174th anniversary on February 8, 2026

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