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Welcome

Hillhurst United Church is a place that for 100 years has opened its doors to those looking for open-minded discussions on issues that matter to them.

Affirm United LogoHillhurst United is an Affirming Ministry.  We commit to be an inclusive community of faith that follows in the Way of Jesus under the banner:

Whoever you are, wherever you're at, join us on the journey.

We strive to accept each other as we are and welcome the ministry and participation of all persons regardless of age, gender identity, health, race, sexual orientation, differing abilities, religious or ethnic background or economic circumstance.   

We hope that in all that we do, including our worship and community life, God's unconditional love is experienced.

We do this trusting God is with us on the journey.

Worship Services

Our weekly Sunday services start at 10:45 a.m. (10:00 a.m. from  July until after Labour Day).

Sundays in August Information on our August guest speakers may be found here.
An archive of previous sermons can be found here.
Read the bulletin for Sunday, August 22, 2010.

KidSpace (you knew it as Sunday School!) is in full swing Sunday mornings at 10:00 a.m. See our KidSpace page for more information. 

Baptisms If you are interested in having you or a member of your family baptized, please contact the office. For more information see Sunday Worship.

Our next Communion service will be October 3rd.  If you would like to help serve, contact  office@hillhurstunited.com.


How to Find Us

We're located at  1227 Kensington Close, N.W, Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Here is a Google map showing how to find us.

Free parking is available on Sundays in the school parking lot across the street.

As a vibrant, inner-city church with limited parking space, we encourage using non-car modes of transport. Bike racks are located at the back of the church. The Sunnyside LRT station is less than a kilometre away and the #1 bus route stops a block away on Kensington road. Walking, cycling and using transit are great ways to reduce climate pollution, keep fit and show hospitality to our visitors and in our community!



Take Note

Pakistan Appeal Information on the United Church of Canada's emergency response to the flooding in Pakistan, and how you can contribute, is here.

Please note: from now through September 5th worship will be at 10 a.m. There will be muffins and coffee before the services, but no lunch after. Regular worship will resume September 12th at 10:45 a.m.

Coming Up

August 31: Hillhurst Women's Circle Movie Night! We'll be carpooling to see "Eat, Pray, Love." Contact the office if you'd like to join us.

Fall Events 

If you'd like to help Hillhurst and the other Affirming Congregations of the Calgary United Churches create a float for the September 5th Gay Pride Parade, contact Noreen Wren.

Click here for a list of upcoming events happening at Hillhurst and elsewhere.

Hillhurst Welcomes Our New Accompanist Marc Rajotte!

Marc RajotteI am excited and enthused and grateful for the contract as Organist/Keyboardist at HUC.  My heart wishes to glorify God and return his gift of music so generously given.  I’ve worked as organist and pianist in area churches and have been accompanist with the Alberta Ballet Professional Division.  I bring a passion for expressing and promise this congregation my most heartfelt work.
 
Bless you all.
Marc

The Annual General Meeting was held on June 27th.  Important decisions were made regarding the Journey Project.  View a copy of the motions, all of which passed.  View a copy of the Annual Report.

Foundations for the Journey

Thanks to Hilary Higgins, Tim Presber and everyone who made our "Foundations for the Journey" campaign in May so inspirational, and so much fun. If you haven't yet handed in your pledge form, don't worry--it's not too late! To make a formal commitment of your financial support for this historic project, just contact the office.

Listen to the stories of members of our congregation about why they are committed to the Hillhurst United Community and the new building and renovation project:

Tim Presber, Hillary Higgins, Janice McPherson, Greg Powell, Heather MacDonald, Jane Kelso-Winter, Sarah Arthurs, Jim and Emily Ripley, Carmela Di Flumeri

There's lots more going on at Hillhurst. Check out our Events Calendar page for full information on these and other worthwhile events in the community.

Recent issues of the Hillhurst Highlights, our weekly newsletter, can now be viewed online.