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Ministry Team

Meet our Ministry Team: Rev. Molly Bell and Rev. Caroline Penhale (left to right)

Rev. Caroline Penhale

Team Minister, Congregational Care & Outreach

ouc.carolinepenhale@rogers.com

 

Rev. Caroline was called to serve Orleans United Church as of January 2017, after having served churches and ministries in BC, Saskatchewan and Quebec.

 

Before ministry, Caroline worked as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counsellor in various community agencies and ran a private coaching practice for over 10 years. Born in Montreal, she grew up on the West Coast of BC and is a graduate of the Vancouver School of Theology. She holds a certificate in Bilingual Ministry from United Theological College and is currently training to become a mentor with Backstory Preaching.

Over the years, Caroline has trained in both Reiki and the Healing Pathway and serves as clergy support to OUC’s Healing Pathway ministry. In 2018, she began serving a three-year term on the Board of Governors of United Theological College. Previously, she has served the Wider Church as a presenter and animator for Emerging Spirit events, as a member of the General Council Executive and as a member of several Presbytery and Conference committees. She lives in Ottawa with her “church dog”, a West Highland Terrier named Riley. Riley can be seen hanging out in Caroline’s office several days per week and he loves to meet new people. Please come by and say hello!

Rev. Molly Bell

Team Minister, Faith Formation & Leadership Development
ouc.mollybell@rogers.com

In September of 2002, Orleans United Church welcomed Rev. Molly Bell to the ministry team. She is married to Stephen Ellsworth, a civil engineer working with Transport Canada. They have one daughter, Emma, who is the light of their lives and who keeps them on their toes.

Born in Winnipeg, Molly considers herself an Ottawa girl as she spent all of her school days in the city. She obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology from Queen’s University, and then remained at Queen’s to pursue a Master’s of Divinity degree at Queen’s Theological College. Following ordination in 2000, she served the Aylwin Pastoral Charge in Western Quebec.

At OUC, Molly is involved with a variety of programs with a particular focus on Leadership Development, Christian Education, Children and Youth Ministries. She enjoys being part of an equal and collaborative staff team, where all aspect of ministry including Worship leadership are shared. She is energized by the creative, dynamic worship experiences OUC offers, and feels blessed to be invited into families’ lives through weddings, funerals, baptisms, and milestone occasions. Engaging in long-term ministry with Orleans United, she particularly enjoys watching the generations grow and change, and being part of the on-going faith journey of the families of our congregation.

Time at home or away is spent watching movies, quiet (or not so quiet) evenings with friends, and spending time at the cottage.  Music plays a big role in her family’s life, and Molly is happy to play chauffeur, cheerleader, and equipment manager as Stephen & Emma pursue their various passions. Any spare time is spent planning the next great family adventure, as this family trio travels the world exploring new cultures and contexts.

While she has been with OUC for many years, Molly continues feels called to ministry at Orleans United and is excited and humbled by the opportunities for growth, care, and learning that are offered as she journeys with the congregation. She looks forward to sharing God’s goodness with this faith family for years to come!

Sunday Worship

Sunday Worship Celebration is at 10:00 am. In person and livestreaming the service is every Sunday at 10am. Please see more details under Virtual Sunday Service or by visiting our youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnOu5yFybhiRZ6fGiMIS_9w

1111 Orléans Blvd, Orléans, ON K1C 7C8

Everyone is welcomed at OUC! Uplifting songs, sermons from the heart and great faith community.

More Ways to Give

Ways to Help Financially during the COVID-19 Pandemic E-transfers - Please use the email address (oucdonations@rogers.com) to make your e-transfer. The offering will be directly deposited into the OUC Bank Account and will be recorded for tax receipt purposes. No security question is required. On-line donations – if you wish to donate online using a credit card, please go to https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/16982 or “Click on Here to Donate Online”. Your tax receipt will be issued by Canada Helps. Mail box – envelopes/cheques can be placed in the church mail box which is checked regularly and deposited weekly. Cheques can be mailed to Orleans United Church, 1111 Orleans Blvd., Orleans, ON K1C 7C8. . Grocery cards - Interested people should email their order to Dianne Davis at (dianne.davis@bell.net) and leave a cheque in your mailbox for the amount. Dianne will exchange the cheque for the gift card order.

Contact Us

OUC Office Hours:

Monday to Friday 8:30 to 12:30

Phone: 613-837-4321

Email: orleansunited@rogers.com

Podcast Available on iTunes

Audio versions of the Sermons are now available on iTune. You can find us by searching for Orleans United Church.

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Assisted Listening

Those requiring assistance with hearing the service may use any portable FM radio with headphones to listen to our worship service. We are transmitting on 101.1Mhz.

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Welcome to Orleans United Church

At Orleans United Church we seek to be a place where people of all ages, stages, backgrounds, and traditions can come together to worship God and build community.

During the pandemic our workship (Virtch) takes place online https://www.youtube.com/c/Orleansunitedchurch/videos 

Worship takes place on Sunday mornings at 10 am, with nursery care and programs for our children and youth offered each week. We would be delighted to have you join us.

So bring a friend, invite a neighbour, spread the word – the Spirit is alive and at work at Orleans United Church and we are excited about all that God has in store for us.

1111 Orléans Blvd, Orléans, ON K1C 7C8

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