Central United Church

About

Central United Church is a congregation that grew out of a Methodist mission established in 1861 to share the teachings of Christ.

Story

The Central United Church congregation worships in a heritage building in downtown Sault Ste. Marie, three blocks from the busiest shipping channel in the world, the St. Mary's River. Central United Church is a congregation that grew out of a Methodist mission established in 1861 to share the teachings of Christ with the First People of Garden River. The congregation worshiped in a variety of locations including the "Old Stone House" until the present church was built in the early 1900's. The sanctuary is wheelchair accessible and equipped with hearing aid assists. Come and enjoy warm fellowship, joyful worship and one of Canada's finest pipe organs, a magnificent 3300 pipe Casavant opus.

Mission

Central’s Mission Statement:

We are here to serve God through our faithful witness to Jesus Christ.
It is our purpose to proclaim the good news of God’s love as revealed in Jesus Christ;
to provide opportunities for friendships to build through Christian fellowship;
to encourage and enable people at every stage of their lives
to grow in their faith and commitment;
to seek understanding of and give support to,
justice issues within our community, nation and world,
and to be the message and take the message of God’s saving love to others.