Churchill Park United Church

While Churchill Park United is a relatively new congregation, it has old and deep roots in its two founding churches. Riverview United, formerly a Presbyterian church started in a tent in 1906, was located on the east side of Osborne Street, on Oakwood Avenue. Rosedale United, formerly a Methodist church started in 1910 in a tent, was founded at the present location on Beresford Avenue on the west side of Osborne Street. On July 1, 1995, after extensive consultation, the congregations of Rosedale and Riverview amalgamated to form Churchill Park United Church serving the Fort Rouge Area. In 2006, Churchill Park defined its mission as that of an urban village church, reaching out to others, providing a place of meaningful worship, comfort and strength in the community, and fostering global awareness and life-changing friendships.

About the Service

Sunday mornings at 10:30 am

About the Neighbourhood

The Fort Rouge Area has a rich history that includes widespread flooding from the 1950 flood of the Red River, long-time service of the CNR shops, and the River Park which once boasted a roller coaster, a ferry across the river and a small zoo. All that's left of the park today is the popular BDI ice-cream parlour. Our church logo shows a bend of a river, encompassing a cross and trees, symbolic of our community. The area, which has the essence of a small town in the heart of Winnipeg, is bounded by the Red River to the east, the St. Vital Bridge to the south, the CNR tracks and former shops to the west, and "Confusion Corner" (the junction of Osborne Street and Pembina Highway) to the north.

Quick Facts

Who do I contact with questions?

Contact Shelley Bergen in our office or Rev Janet Walker at the above phone number or email address.

What music is played during services?

Organ and piano during Sunday service, with occasional guest guitarists and other musicians.

What's heavenly about your church?

The stain glass windows many of which were designed by a local artist.

How do people dress for service?

Some a little dressy, most casual.

What happens after the service?

Coffee, tea and cookies (or birthday cake on the first Sunday of the month) if you have a moment.

Church Minister

Reverend Janet Walker

Janet accepted a call to be our Minister and joined Churchill Park United on September 10, 2007. Prior to joining us, she was in a team ministry at St. Andrew’s River Heights where her focus had been on ministry with children, youth, young adults, young families, and pastoral care. She has worked with Winnipeg Presbytery, supporting congregations and ministry personnel, and has also worked abroad for the Ecumenical Council of Churches, in Havana, Cuba, where she taught English.

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