Our Mission Statement:
a welcoming Community of Faith
Serving God in Love and Harmony
Congregational Minister: Rev. Dr. Sheila Macgregor
Contact Information:
[email protected]
519-235-0613 or
519-854-6522
Church Secretary: Kathleen Siertsema - 519-565-2854 [email protected]
We gather on the traditional territory of the Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee and Neutral peoples. We recognize our duty to uphold the treaties governing this land and our roles as treaty people, committed to moving forward in the spirit of reconciliation with all First Nation, Métis and Inuit people.
Sunday, Feb 1st, 2026
Please join us this coming Sunday at 11 a.m. at St. Andrew's United Church, Bayfield ON, as we take a fresh look at the Beatitudes of Jesus.
Reverend Sheila will be our worship leader and Mary McGoldrick will be our Music Director with special solo by Donna Butson.
Scripture: Matthew 5: 1-12
Message: From Pity Parties to Paediatric Wards to Putting Faith into Practice in Minnesota
We look forward to welcoming you and hope you will stay for refreshments downstairs in the Church Hall following the worship service!
All are welcome!
Hope you can join us!
When a government abrogates its responsibility to its citizens, the duty to preserve justice and the common good falls to the people themselves.
It has now been 16 months since construction was completed to expand Huron Hospice from 4 to 6 beds.
However, the two additional beds have remained closed. During this time, 63 people have been turned away because the existing 4 beds were full.
Over the past 6 years, despite following each recommendation provided by the ministry in order to obtain operating funds for these beds, the Hospice has not been successful.
We must now, as residents of Huron County ACT.
Keep in mind, in the Fall Economic Statement, the Ontario Government placed 4.5 Billion dollars into a contingency fund and up to 2 billion dollars of this money is earmarked for health care alone. This Minister is currently overseeing the disbursement of 155 million dollars to establish private for profit and non profit clinics in the province when health care experts have clearly provided evidence to prove that if our current health care system was funded appropriately, there would be no wait lists for any surgery or need for private clinics.
History reminds us that when a government abrogates its responsibility to its citizens, meaningful change has always begun with citizens willing to act. You can act by writing a personal letter to the Minister of Health, Sylvia Jones, asking her to IMMEDIATELY fund these two beds.
Local donors funded the capital expansion from 4 to 6 beds. We expected our donations to translate into more service with 6 beds. If you can, tell her about your connection to Huron Hospice and how you, or others you know, have benefited from the hospice and how important the hospice is to our rural community.
Our local MPP, Lisa Thompson, has been incredibly supportive and advocating for this funding so ask Jones why she is dragging her feet. Ask her to respond to your letter and provide a copy to our Lisa as well.
Your letter does not have to be fancy or perfect. It just has to be heart-felt and personal.
Send a copy of your letter to Lisa Thompson too.
Address your letter to:
Honourable Sylvia Jones, Minister of Health
Ministry of Health
5th Floor
777 Bay Street
Toronto, ON
M7A 2J3
Send a copy to:
Honourable Lisa Thompson
MPP Huron Bruce
408 Queen Street, Box 426
Blyth, ON
N0M 1H0
Short Stories by Jesus
Have you ever wondered what Jesus' parables really mean? Join us for this four week series on Friday mornings from February 13 to March 6th starting at 10:00 a.m. Led by Sheila. No previous knowledge of the Bible is necessary to enjoy this video-based study: "Short Stories by Jesus" by A. J. Levine. Come and learn how these ancient stories can speak to us in the 21st century!
All are welcome! Please let Sheila know if you are interested or if you would like more information.
Moderator's Christmas Message
How to support the work of St. Andrew's United Church
If you would like to make a donation to St. Andrew's United Church in Bayfield, you may do so at Canada Helps. Simply click on the button below to make your donation.
You can ensure that your community of faith and those who are helped through Mission and Service can count on your support by giving monthly through Pre-Authorized Remittance (PAR). Through an automatic monthly withdrawal from your bank account, PAR allows you to give to what matters to you most.
If you would like to set up PAR, simply download and fill out this form and submit it to Kathleen at the Church Office.
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St. Andrews is proudly committed to accessibility and offers these features to enhance the experience of those with special needs:
- Wheelchair parking spots adjacent to wheelchair accessible entrance, beside wheelchair washroom
- Elevator that serves all levels
- Seating space in sanctuary that accommodates wheelchairs in excellent position to see and hear
- Pews with soft cushions and large comfortable armchairs near the front
- Hearing devices available from the ushers
- Large screen projection during worship service