Trinity United Church

Celebrating 130 years of Worship
In 1877 a new church was opened by Rev. John Pepper. The Gravenhurst Methodist. Forty five years later, in 1922 and 3 years before the creation of the United Church of Canada, the Gravenhurst Methodist became Gravenhurst United. In 1927 the congregation voted to rename the church Trinity United.

The original church burned on January 30, 1926 and in just six months the congregation rallied together to build the church that still stands today, reopening on August 8th. This is a feat that probably could not be repeated.
 

Within the Church there are a number of beautiful works of art. The balcony tapestry and the Dossal curtain were designed by Marie Aiken and stitched with love by the women of the congregation. The Dossal curtain also had artistic input from Michael Cleary, Richard Green and Sandra Orr.

The carvings in the chancel area were designed by Bruce Brown and carved by the Valley City Furniture Co. Hilary Cole designed and created the metal communion candles. Both these works incorporate meaningful symbolism to the congregation and the church.
 

Outside a sculpture of brass and aluminum was created by Richard Green. Modern in design with a timeless theme: "Into the middle of the world and into the middle of man, comes the Son of God".

Visit our web site's photo album to view pictures of the church and for the Calendar of Events Trinity United Website

About the Service

9:15 am in the Chapel
10:30 am in the Sanctuary
Sunday School at the 10:30 am service
Nursery Care Available at the 10:30 am service

About the Neighbourhood

Trinity United is located on the main street of Gravenhurst. Gravenhurst is a vibrant and growing community influenced by the significant tourism industry generated by the beauty of Lake Muskoka, the history of Norman Bethune and the steamship R.M.S. Segwun.

Quick Facts

Who do I contact with questions?

Church office. Use the contact info above

What music is played during services?

Our Voices are United in Song!
Organ, piano and the wonderful voices of the adult, youth and children's choirs, both as a group and solo, during Sunday service.

What's heavenly about your church?

The people. The building. Our choirs.

How do people dress for service?

As the spirit moves them. Some a little dressy, most casual.

What happens after the service?

Coffee, tea and special treats in the basement for those who want to stay and chat.

Church Minister

Rev. Kathleen Mowat

 

Kathleen was raised in Toronto and was a teacher of English as a Second Language for 10years. She then attended Emmanuel College and was ordained in 1999.

 

Kathleen has served 2 churches in Toronto and the Coldwater/ Eady Pastoral Charge. She has 2 children, John, who lives and works in Europe in finance, and

Jennifer who is a teacher in Toronto.

 

Kathleen enjoys the outdoor life, and cross country skiing, reading and living in the north!

 

Kathleen has a special interest in spirituality and health, and contemporary Christian thought.

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