Welcome to Bedford United Church.  Each Sunday during the summer months we hold one celebration of worship of the living God, at 10:00 a.m.  A staffed nursery and programs for children are available during services of worship. We extend a particularly warm welcome to newcomers and visitors!

The BUC Outreach Committee is having a Friendship Lunch. Plan to come with friends or to make friends and enjoy corn chowder, rolls and an ice cream sundae dessert (Chicken noodle soup for the children).

Proceeds to support Outreach projects.

Rev. David Hart is on Sabbatical

With the support and approval of the BUC Church Council, Rev. Hart has taken a sabbatical. He has combined this with a period of scheduled vacation and approved Continuing Education leave and will return to his regular duties on September 8th. His plans include travel, study, a personal retreat, family time, and lots of prayer and meditation.

United Church Ministers are entitled to sabbaticals every five years and David’s was overdue.  His last sabbatical was eight years ago.  Sabbatical, as defined by the United Church, is a period of at least three consecutive months intentionally set aside by Ministers as “an occasion for reflection, recreation and revitalization, unencumbered by their usual and customary responsibilities, and yet still receiving their usual remuneration and benefits. Sabbatical finds expression in study, rest, spiritual retreat, and prayer.”

During David's time of sabbatical, the Rev. Diane Tingley has returned to BUC to provide administrative and organizational support, as well as pastoral care and worship during July and August.  In the fall, Diane will resume her previous position at BUC as half time minister for pastoral care.  We are delighted to have her back on the team!