About Us
Central Lanark Pastoral Charge
We are a faith community with two congregations that currently meet in two church locations: Guthrie United Church in Clayton, Ontario and Trinity United Church in Middleville, Ontario. Both congregations have a strong sense of community; enjoy participating in joint services, getting together for meals and fellowship.
Everyone is welcome here regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, abilities both physical and mental and economic circumstance.
We are committed to strengthening faith in God through worship, the sharing of the inspired Word, and faithful teaching rooted in the historic creeds and the doctrine of the United Church of Canada. Together, we value compassionate pastoral care, ministry to those in need, and nurturing those within our community. As a rural church presence in Clayton and Middleville, we seek to transform lives and encourage Christian values through proclamation, service, and active engagement with social issues. Grounded in mission at both the local and national levels, we strive to be a visible expression of God’s love—reaching out to our communities and the wider world with faith, hope, and care for all of creation.
Guthrie United Church
2819 Tatlock Rd,
Clayton, ON K0A 1P0
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Trinity United Church
2058 County Rd 8,
Lanark, ON K0G 1K0
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United Church of Canada
The United Church of Canada has a rich and progressive history of welcoming all in the name of Christ.
Formed in 1925 through the union of Methodist, Presbyterian, Congregational, and other Christian churches, it was one of the first major ecumenical unions in the world to bring multiple denominations together as one body.
“We are not alone,” begins A New Creed, one of our statements of belief, reflects the church’s enduring commitment to community and inclusion. The United Church of Canada has opened its doors to people of every background and orientation—honouring each person’s unique faith journey.
FAQ
What is a Pastoral Charge?
A congregation is a group of people that meets for public worship, and that has been formed as a congregation of the United Church. A pastoral charge is a unit of organization that consists of one or more congregations. There are approximately 2,000 pastoral charges within the United Church of Canada, each of which has a governing body.
