The United Church of Canada statement of faith, entitled A New Creed, offers these words:  “In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us. We are not alone.”  All of us will experience the passing of acquaintances, close friends and family members. Our ministers and congregation will support you as you grieve and come to terms with the many changes that occur after a death.
 
Portland United Church is here to assist you in honouring your loved one and in celebrating the love of God. These pastoral services are an important part of our church's ministry and they are available to all members of the community regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, ability, family status or economic status. We strive to be sensitive to other faith traditions when friends and family members are from outside the church. We are a Christian congregation, and this fact will be reflected in the services offered.  If the deceased or his/her family would like other clergy (minister, priest, rabbi, imam, etc.) to be invited to participate in a funeral or memorial service, such requests should be discussed with the officiating Minister, who can then extend an invitation to the relevant clergy.
 
Because Portland United Church understands a Christian funeral/memorial service as the natural extension and completion of a life of faith, we encourage individuals and families to consider holding these faith celebrations within the Sanctuary.  Our ministers, however, will also consider requests to officiate at, or otherwise participate in, funeral and memorial services held in funeral-home chapels and other appropriate locations.
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For more information please contact our church office at 506-632-4030 or portlandunitedoffice@gmail.com.