Welcome

Sunday Service at 9:30 AM

The United Church is a wonderful church family with rich traditions and history in the community of Canandaigua, New York

Our mission is: That All Might Know, Love, and Follow the Lord Jesus Christ as Their Personal Lord and Savior.

We hope you will visit in person and learn more about our congregation. Please take a few minutes to read more about who we are and how we understand what it means to live out our faith.

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Who Am I? A Reflection on Sermon Preparation

A couple Lamplighters ago, I reflected on the ordinary and extraordinary nature of corporate worship. The sacred and secular elements of our Sunday morning gatherings belong together, as they engage the fullness of God’s design. This month, I con...

Sunday Service (The Lord Reigns)

This sermon explores Psalm 97’s powerful vision of God’s sovereign rule over creation, where even mountains melt like wax in His presence. The message challenges us to examine the modern idols competing for our trust, to release our anxiety about ...

Summer Care Ministry: Send a Card to a Senior Companion

This June and July, join us in our Senior Companion Summer Card Ministry, a simple and meaningful way to show care and connection. Our Senior Companions (previously known as “special members”) are those in our church family who are aging or facin...

Hidden Needs in Plain Sight

Seeing one another with care-filled eyes…. In any church family, there are needs that sit quietly beneath the surface. A warm smile might hide a weary heart. A quick greeting may mask the ache of loneliness. Someone faithfully showing up each Sun...

A Glimpse into the Ministry of Stewards: In Their Own Words

The role of a Steward often happens quietly, behind the scenes, but the impact is deeply felt. Whether visiting a senior companion, preparing for worship, or simply offering a listening ear, Stewards help build connection and care within our churc...

Happy Birthday Dorothy

Senior Companion Dorothy S. is celebrating her 91st birthday this month. Currently Dorothy is living at the Geneva Living Center but was active in the United Church for years. As a child she remembers when the Baptist Church burned. Dorothy has sp...