Central United Church Profile

$ Central United was established in 1969 with the amalgamation of St. Paul=s United (1880-1969), Kemnay United (1891-1969), and First Church United (1881-1969). The Gospel has been proclaimed at the present location since 1882.

$ Disaster struck in June 1986 when the church was struck by lightning and burnt to the ground. The congregation wasted little time in planning the re-building and raising the necessary funds to permit them to do so.

$ In September 1988, the new building was opened and in 1989 the financial obligation of the construction was fulfilled.

$ Situated in the downtown area of the city, we have developed an open door policy which attempts to meet the spiritual needs of all. Our goal is to make everyone feel welcome. Our motto is AA church with a heart in the heart of the city@.

$ Central United has a multiple staff ministry currently including one full-time Ordained Minister, a full-time Office Administrator, a full-time caretaker, as well as a Sunday School Superintendent, choir director and organist. We are currently conducting a search for a second Ordained or Diaconal Minister to fill the position left vacant by the move of one of our Ministers.

$ Central is the largest of three United Churches in Brandon, in physical size and membership (724 households). The sanctuary accommodates approximately 800 including the balcony, and the auditorium seats 200. There are 9 rooms in the lower level for Sunday School classes and other activities. The church is extensively used throughout the week by church and outside groups. Some of these groups are: UCW, AOTS, Senior and Junior Choirs, Girl Guides, Youth Group, Bible Study, prayer groups, Community Support Services, ESL Cooking group, and support groups such Gamblers Anonymous.

$ At Central United, people have no difficulty in accepting the use of contemporary language as it is applied to scripture in modern translations, but have a preference for traditional theological language.

$ Our Christian Education Committee, Superintendent and Sunday School teachers are expected to provide Christian Education relating to the Bible, the church and Christian Tradition. Using Bible Quest and other chosen curriculum, our Sunday School is an active and integral part of the church life.

$ Our congregation believes in sharing with those in need and reaching out to them according to our resources. There is a great deal of talent in our congregation, which is generously shared within the ministries of the church and the community.

$ The wide diversity in demographics of our congregation provides ample opportunity for challenge and growth.

$ Over the past few years we have averaged 17 baptisms, 20 weddings, and 58 funerals per year.

Central United Church
327 - 8th Street
Brandon, Manitoba, R7A 6K3
Phone 727-0577 Fax 727-8724
Email centralu@mts.net