St Andrew's United Church

The Norwood-Westwood Pastoral Charge includes St. Andrew’s United Church in Westwood and Norwood United Church, both located in Ontario. As part of the United Church of Canada, the community focuses on welcoming all people, nurturing faith, and extending care beyond the church walls. Services are held at 9:30am and 11:00am at the respective locations.

The Norwood-Westwood Pastoral Charge is a Christian community operating two United Church locations: St. Andrew’s United Church in Westwood and Norwood United Church. Both are situated in Asphodel-Norwood, Ontario, and are part of the United Church of Canada. The mission of the charge is to live out their faith by worshipping together, welcoming and respecting all people, and engaging in community outreach.

During the summer of 2026, services are held at 9:30am at St. Andrew’s United Church on Sundays in August and at 9:30am at Norwood United Church on specific dates. Regular services resume in September with services at 9:30am at St. Andrew’s and 11:00am at Norwood United Church. The church office is managed by Stephanie Greaves, and office hours are available for visitors during specific times.

The church emphasizes inclusivity and care, as reflected in their mission statement and the presence of an 'Affirm United' rainbow symbol on their site. Newcomers are encouraged to reach out via the contact page or by calling the 24-hour voicemail service at 705-639-5216.

St. Andrew's United Church in Otonabee-South Monaghan, part of the inclusive United Church of Canada, emphasizes welcoming all people and community care. First-time visitors may appreciate the clearly posted Sunday services at 9:30am and the 'Affirm United' symbol highlighting their commitment to LGBTQ+ inclusivity. The church’s focus on outreach and accessible contact options suggests a warm, open atmosphere for newcomers.

Pros

• Clearly posted Sunday service times at 9:30am for St. Andrew's location
• Inclusive mission with 'Affirm United' LGBTQ+ welcoming symbol
• Community outreach initiatives and accessible contact options
• Part of the United Church of Canada’s welcoming tradition

Cons

• Website provides limited detailed information about programs or facilities
• Summer 2026 service schedule has specific date restrictions
• No mention of family or children’s ministries
• Office hours appear limited to August 5th and 6th, 2026 only