Ministries – Siloam United Church

This is more than a church. This is a community.

Want to grow your spirituality? Looking for a safe place to ask your questions about the purpose of life and death and what it means to be fully human?

Siloam is the place for you. Whether you’re a seasoned traveller or just testing the waters, we’re glad you found us. Siloam has been part of the North London community for more than 160 years. We host a wide variety of programs:

Fitness classes, pickleball, and yoga
Knitting and quilting groups
Prayer groups
Faith-based programming for kids, youth, and people with disabilities
Social gatherings for teens and young adults
Social justice and outreach initiatives
Community of Faith musical productions
Summer camps
Choir and handbell chorus
Rose Birrell Ladies Group
Monthly movie nights

Please contact the church office at 519-455-9201 or office@siloamunitedchurch.org to find out more about what we have to offer.

Worship

Join the us for worship on Sundays at 10:30am in our beautiful, air-conditioned sanctuary in London, Ontario. Enjoy a thought-provoking sermon, meditative prayer, and a mix of traditional and contemporary praise songs. Leave feeling enlightened, refreshed, and full of God’s love.

Children are welcome to stay with their parents in the sanctuary, or join our Young at Heart program in the Library for fun faith-based activities.

Can’t make it in person? Our worship services are broadcast LIVE on Siloam’s YouTube channel.

The previous week’s services are broadcast Sundays at 11:00am on Rogers TV London.

Archives of past services are available to watch in our Media Room.

Young at Heart

The Young At Heart Group meets each Sunday morning at 10:30 am from September to June. All ages and all abilities are welcome. We explore our faith through Music, Art, Drama and Fun. We continue to use Illustrated Ministry as a formal curriculum, and mix it with other meaningful opportunities for our families.

We showcase our studies to the congregation at the end of each service. It’s an effective way for our congregation and those watching at home on Rogers, Youtube or Facebook to witness community in a safe, inclusive and different way. The feedback from the congregation and the community at large has been wonderful!

No need to pre-register. Join us in the library-chapel starting at 10am. Our building is completely wheelchair accessible, including power doors at the front entrance and accessible washroom facilities.

Dreams Come True Music Studio creates opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to participate in high quality productions and to transform their lives through music. The studio celebrates diversity, inclusion, acceptance, and all abilities.

Siloam supports Dreams Come True Music Studio by providing rehearsal and performance space. Dreams Come True Music Studio aspires for everyone of all ages and all abilities to be able to get up each day and sing their song.

Community Of Faith Musical Theatre is an inclusive faith based musical theatre group for people of all ages and abilities. Rehearsals occur for a few months and then we perform the fabulous Showcase Concerts. All are welcome! COFMT runs September to December and February to June. Come join us!

Reach out to Allison O’Connor at dreamscometruemusicstudio@gmail.com for more information about any of the above programs.

Music

Siloam United Church is proud of the music legacy that has grown and developed throughout the years. Our Choir features up to 30 voices and performs each Sunday morning, as music is an important part of worship.

Siloam also boasts a 3 octave hand bell choir, the Siloam Sounds, who often perform during worship and for special events such as concerts and even weddings.

We provide a varied music program at Siloam. If you would like to join our Choir or the Siloam Sounds, or have a particular talent you would like to share, please contact us at the church office at 519-455-9201 or office@siloamunitedchurch.org.

Christian Resource Centre

The Christian Resource Centre offers a range of Christian resources to support individuals seeking spiritual growth and development. With a commitment to fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment, the Resource Centre aims to be a valuable resource for those looking to explore their faith and connect with others on a similar journey. At present, we serve individuals and churches of our own denomination but are reaching out to other faith traditions in the city to let them know we are here to support them.

The Christian Resource Centre carries books on theology, worship, preaching, spirituality, social justice, anti-racism, studies for personal and group use, stewardship, resources for ministers and church growth, as well as a selection of books for children, giftware, greeting cards, and items for church use such as candles, certificates, record books, and communion supplies. As we update our inventory, we offer books at a reduced price or some that are free for the taking.

Open hours are Wednesdays from 9:00 am – noon, or by appointment.

Mary Dillon, Volunteer Manager
mcdillon@rogers.com (519) 878-7134

Study Groups

We offer an ongoing study group on Friday mornings from 9:30-11:30 in the library-chapel. Join us for thoughtful reflection and meaningful discussion. This is also a chance to connect and form community through faith.

Everyone is welcome, and new members can join anytime. Bring a friend!

To register, contact Siloam at office@siloamunitedchurch.org or 519-455-9201.

Join us for a video study group on Sunday evenings from 6:30-8:30pm in the sanctuary. Each week we will watch an episode of “The Chosen”, followed by reflection and discussion led by Mary Dillon.

Everyone is welcome, and new members can join anytime. Bring a friend!

To register, contact Siloam at office@siloamunitedchurch.org or 519-455-9201.

Outreach

Siloam United Church supports a number of ongoing Outreach initiatives in London both financially and through volunteer participation. We are proud of our commitment to reach out into the community and the world. See below for more information on some of the projects we support.

To volunteer with any of these initiatives, contact the office at 519-455-9201 or office@siloamunitedchurch.org.

You can also make a big impact with a financial donation. Visit our GIVING page to learn more.

ELUCO (East London United Church Outreach)

East London United Church Outreach (ELUCO) is a United Church ministry that advocates for and supports people to build community in the midst of challenging circumstances. This ministry primarily serves the Marconi community of south-east London but also includes the ELUCO Food Cupboard at Gethsemane Gardens and the Welcome Wednesday Hospitality Lunch program in the Huron East corridor of north-east London.

Siloam United Church contributes $12,000 each year toward ELUCO’s $100,000 annual budget.

Urban Roots Garden

Siloam United Church in conjunction with Urban Roots London has cultivated several acres of vacant land at the back of the property.

Since 2021 we have produced 2000-3000 pounds of fresh food per year. In addition to growing vegetables, our mini-farm includes a fruit orchard and fruit-bearing bushes. It also provides employment for students the Canada Summer Jobs Grant.

Urban Roots donates at least 33% of this food to local charitable organizations, and sells 33% directly to individuals in the community at affordable rates (50% of market value).

Love gardening or eager to learn? We are looking for volunteers to help with this growing project!

The United Church Of Canada Mission And Service Fund

The Mission and Service Fund of the The United Church of Canada supports mission work here in Canada and overseas. It also supports the Services of the United Church such as theological colleges to train ministers and church leaders, summer camps, benevolent causes and conferences.

M&S helps to support ministry in isolated parts of the country, and to uphold our community outreach and presence in the urban core.

Siloam generously supports the work of the M&S Fund through s substantial monthly pledge as part of our budgeted committment to Outreach.

Canadian Foodgrains Bank

Siloam’s growing project is on 21 acres near Ballymote, generously donated by Dan Fraleigh.

In 2023, Siloam United Church donated $13,011.14 for the Canadian Foodgrains Bank.

LIRSA (London Interfaith Refugee Sponsorship Alliance)

Siloam supported LIRSA financially and continues to offer non-financial support through the time and energy of volunteers who help refugee families cope with day-to-day living.

Every second, refugees somewhere in the world are fleeing from their homes and cities seeking safety. Their plight is hard for many of us to imagine. They leave because of fear or famine, but always with hope.