High Country United Church is home to a fabulous church family of all ages.
All are welcome to all that we offer.
Our Minister: Rev. Janet Henderson (formerly Jones) has been in ministry with High Country United since September of 2014. She has a passion for engaging all ages in their faith journey and in how they can impact the world. She graduated from Emmanuel College in Toronto in 2016 with a M.Div and ordained in May 2017. She says her favourite part about being with High Country United Church is the people and their willingness to try something new, to play together and that we're always looking for meaningful ways to connect with the wider community and the world. She's named that her purpose in life is to make an impact on homelessness and hunger, and we support her work with various organizations and committees as we stay up-to-date and take part in the opportunities that arise.
Visit our Blog for her most recent sharing - 365 Days of Prayer in 2025.
Sunday Services: Worship begins at 10:30AM on Sundays and lasts for about an hour. We live-stream our worship services on Facebook and YouTube where anyone can watch at anytime. We enjoy singing, playing, and praying together. Everyone is together for the first portion of the service and then the young people go to our bright and airy lower hall for Sunday School. We have a devoted choir and musicians who offer their gifts and talents to the service from time to time. We encourage all ages to participate in the life of worship. After worship, we all head to the lower hall for refreshments and fellowship.
Weekly Prayers: Join us Sundays at 7:55PM on Facebook or YouTube for a shorter prayer service online only. Rev. Jan shares a scripture reading, a brief reflection, a sung response, and prayers for our world and community. They are then followed by announcements. Weekly prayers are usually live though some Sundays are pre-recorded.
Youth & Young Adult Programs:
We gather monthly (possibly weekly) for youth group (ages 12-18) and monthly for Young Adults (and 18-35). Anyone can join at anytime. Just be in touch with the church.
Adult Programs:
The UCW (United Church Women) generally meet on the third Monday of each month beginning at 2:00pm at the church.
Our Support Programs:
Seniors Programs:
We have a very active Seniors Ministry that focuses on the health and wellness of seniors in our church and surrounding community. Weekly events might include: walking groups, cards, exercise classes, ukulele club and singing. Other events that have been added: a speaker and a lunch; Support Groups for those living with Cancer and Grief; Knitting Group; Social Justice and Outreach Project gatherings; Tech Classes & Support and more.
Baptism:
Baptism is a sacrament in the United Church of Canada. High Country United Church welcomes all baptism inquiries and is open to all ages, from infancy and up. We celebrate the sacrament of baptism within a worship service. We don't have a set schedule for baptisms and encourage families to choose a date. If a very specific date is requested, please give as much advance notice as possible. Please keep in mind that we are closed through the month of August. Inquiries can be made by emailing: [email protected] or by calling the church directly.
If your family wishes baptism in an emergency situation, please call Rev. Janet at 519-938-0213.
Weddings:
We welcome all inquiries for weddings. Rev. Janet will meet with the family in the beginning to make sure it's a good fit for your special day. From there, she will share resources to help put a personal touch on the service. Weddings can be done at High Country United Church or off-site. Yes, our barn is available to rent. Inquiries can be made by emailing: [email protected] or by calling the church directly.
Prayer Shawls:
Our prayer shawl ministry started in 2015 as a way of offering comfort and prayer to anyone we learn of. These are for friends, family members, community members and strangers near and far. If you would like to give a prayer shawl to someone or would like our minister to take/send one to someone, please contact the church office. There is no cost or donation necessary as the shawls are an extension of our hearts. Donations of wool/yarn are always appreciated.
Events:
Pies: We always have the following pies available. Call/email/text the office to make arrangements for pick-up/delivery or stop in on a Sunday morning.
Rentals: We welcome your rental inquiries. Please visit our Rentals page for more information. And yes! The barn is available to rent too.
Reaching Out:
High Country United Church gives back to the community and the world. Here are some of the things you help us support
Helping our Community:
Greening Programs:
Minister Emeritus:
The Reverend Don Nash - May 8,1947-September 1,2019. He will be greatly missed by his wife, Marilyn, children Lisa and Dave Taylor, Andrea and Andrew Krol, Trevor and Stephanie Nash, and grandchildren Zach, Brandon, Kaia, Brodie, Piper and Ryon. A celebration of his life will take place Saturday, September 7, 2019 at High Country United Church 346255 15 Sideroad (Camilla) Mono, Ontario L9W 6R9 (Highway 10 North of Orangeville, turn left at the flashing light above the intersection) Visitation 1-2 pm, service at 2 pm (suggested dress code - Comfortable, cheerful...be like Tigger, be yourself). If you wish, donations to Stephanie Nash's 'Rexall One Walk to Conquer Cancer - Princess Margaret Cancer Centre or High Country United Church or Heart Lake United Church would be appreciated.
All are welcome to all that we offer.
Our Minister: Rev. Janet Henderson (formerly Jones) has been in ministry with High Country United since September of 2014. She has a passion for engaging all ages in their faith journey and in how they can impact the world. She graduated from Emmanuel College in Toronto in 2016 with a M.Div and ordained in May 2017. She says her favourite part about being with High Country United Church is the people and their willingness to try something new, to play together and that we're always looking for meaningful ways to connect with the wider community and the world. She's named that her purpose in life is to make an impact on homelessness and hunger, and we support her work with various organizations and committees as we stay up-to-date and take part in the opportunities that arise.
Visit our Blog for her most recent sharing - 365 Days of Prayer in 2025.
Sunday Services: Worship begins at 10:30AM on Sundays and lasts for about an hour. We live-stream our worship services on Facebook and YouTube where anyone can watch at anytime. We enjoy singing, playing, and praying together. Everyone is together for the first portion of the service and then the young people go to our bright and airy lower hall for Sunday School. We have a devoted choir and musicians who offer their gifts and talents to the service from time to time. We encourage all ages to participate in the life of worship. After worship, we all head to the lower hall for refreshments and fellowship.
Weekly Prayers: Join us Sundays at 7:55PM on Facebook or YouTube for a shorter prayer service online only. Rev. Jan shares a scripture reading, a brief reflection, a sung response, and prayers for our world and community. They are then followed by announcements. Weekly prayers are usually live though some Sundays are pre-recorded.
Youth & Young Adult Programs:
We gather monthly (possibly weekly) for youth group (ages 12-18) and monthly for Young Adults (and 18-35). Anyone can join at anytime. Just be in touch with the church.
Adult Programs:
The UCW (United Church Women) generally meet on the third Monday of each month beginning at 2:00pm at the church.
Our Support Programs:
- Cancer Support: Peer-Led with Co-Facilitators Beverly Dawkins and Rev. Janet Jones. Open to all ages. Free. No Registration required. Drop-ins welcome. A safe space for patients, survivors, caregivers, family and friends. Looking for a specific type of support or a different date/time? Let the church know as we can discuss expanding the program. Please reach out if you'd like support outside of our meeting time. We can accommodate.
- Grief Support: Led Diane Lawson of Good Grief. Free. No registration required. Drop-ins welcome. A safe space for all who are grieving - whether recent or long-term.
Seniors Programs:
We have a very active Seniors Ministry that focuses on the health and wellness of seniors in our church and surrounding community. Weekly events might include: walking groups, cards, exercise classes, ukulele club and singing. Other events that have been added: a speaker and a lunch; Support Groups for those living with Cancer and Grief; Knitting Group; Social Justice and Outreach Project gatherings; Tech Classes & Support and more.
Baptism:
Baptism is a sacrament in the United Church of Canada. High Country United Church welcomes all baptism inquiries and is open to all ages, from infancy and up. We celebrate the sacrament of baptism within a worship service. We don't have a set schedule for baptisms and encourage families to choose a date. If a very specific date is requested, please give as much advance notice as possible. Please keep in mind that we are closed through the month of August. Inquiries can be made by emailing: [email protected] or by calling the church directly.
If your family wishes baptism in an emergency situation, please call Rev. Janet at 519-938-0213.
Weddings:
We welcome all inquiries for weddings. Rev. Janet will meet with the family in the beginning to make sure it's a good fit for your special day. From there, she will share resources to help put a personal touch on the service. Weddings can be done at High Country United Church or off-site. Yes, our barn is available to rent. Inquiries can be made by emailing: [email protected] or by calling the church directly.
Prayer Shawls:
Our prayer shawl ministry started in 2015 as a way of offering comfort and prayer to anyone we learn of. These are for friends, family members, community members and strangers near and far. If you would like to give a prayer shawl to someone or would like our minister to take/send one to someone, please contact the church office. There is no cost or donation necessary as the shawls are an extension of our hearts. Donations of wool/yarn are always appreciated.
Events:
- Strawberry Supper on the last Wednesday evening in June
- Concerts usually held on a Saturday afternoon in March/April, May,
June, September, October and November - New in 2025 *Haunted Barn
- New in 2025 *Christmas in the Barn
Pies: We always have the following pies available. Call/email/text the office to make arrangements for pick-up/delivery or stop in on a Sunday morning.
- Meat Pies (5") - beef, ground beef, and turkey
- Fruit Pies (9") - blueberry, mixed berry, peach, raspberry, dark sweet cherry, strawberry/rhubarb, rhubarb, and raisin
- Fruit Pies (5") - blueberry, mixed berry, peach, raspberry, dark sweet cherry, strawberry/rhubarb, rhubarb, and raisin
- Small apple pies - (when available)
- Large apple pies - (when available)
Rentals: We welcome your rental inquiries. Please visit our Rentals page for more information. And yes! The barn is available to rent too.
Reaching Out:
High Country United Church gives back to the community and the world. Here are some of the things you help us support
- Bethell Hospice; Big Brothers & Big Sisters; Choices Youth Shelter; Community Living Dufferin; Family Transition Place; Headwaters Hospital Chaplaincy; Headwaters Hospital Equipment Fund; Laurelwoods/MAPS graduation; Massey Centre; Orangeville Food Bank; Remembrance Collection supporting veterans; Senior’s Santa Christmas Hampers – Dufferin; Sleeping Children Around the World; Stephen Lewis Foundation; United Church of Canada – Mission & Service Fund; United Church of Canada – UCW 40th Anniversary Award supporting students working towards ministry; Westminster United Church's Food Cupboard; and other: two families at Christmas.
Helping our Community:
- Orangeville Foodbank: On an ongoing basis, we focus on collecting lunch snacks for the Orangeville Foodbank. We seek donations of healthy options that are nut-free. Suggestions: Jell-o Pudding Cups; Granola Bars; Apple Sauce; Crackers, Bear Paws; Fruit Cups; Fruit Roll-Ups and Cheese & Crackers.
Greening Programs:
- We are a drop off spot for used batteries (please leave in the box in the church office).
- We are installing heat pumps and solar panels in 2025/2026
Minister Emeritus:
The Reverend Don Nash - May 8,1947-September 1,2019. He will be greatly missed by his wife, Marilyn, children Lisa and Dave Taylor, Andrea and Andrew Krol, Trevor and Stephanie Nash, and grandchildren Zach, Brandon, Kaia, Brodie, Piper and Ryon. A celebration of his life will take place Saturday, September 7, 2019 at High Country United Church 346255 15 Sideroad (Camilla) Mono, Ontario L9W 6R9 (Highway 10 North of Orangeville, turn left at the flashing light above the intersection) Visitation 1-2 pm, service at 2 pm (suggested dress code - Comfortable, cheerful...be like Tigger, be yourself). If you wish, donations to Stephanie Nash's 'Rexall One Walk to Conquer Cancer - Princess Margaret Cancer Centre or High Country United Church or Heart Lake United Church would be appreciated.
