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Crescent Fort Rouge United Church

Spirituality. Arts. Action.

Crescent Fort Rouge is a safe place for all people to worship regardless of race, creed, age, ability, cultural background, sexual orientation or gender expression. CFRUC is a safe space for everyone to be who they are. We are a place of human connections.

Worship services begin at 10:00 a.m. 525 Wardlaw Avenue.

Periodically Crescent Fort Rouge joins Harrow United for worship (different timing) at their location. Check the worship page for this schedule..

For options/details for watching the service online please check https://crescentfortrouge.ca/worship-and-spiritual-growth/. Check the same link for descriptions of each service weekly .

Prayers for Peace and Justice—On September 20, at 3pm will be meeting at the Peace Pole in the Peace Garden (weather permitting) (525 Wardlaw – Nassau side of the church) to offer prayers for peace for Israel and Palestine and for justice for migrants.

Mama Bear Clan – Friday Walks

Friday Mama Bear Clan Walk – A few of us have experienced walking with the Mama Bear Clan this past Fall, enjoying the milder weather.

As well as the sandwiches that are made on site, we have had extra muffins and cookies to offer.

When the word “homemade” is mentioned, eyes light up.

There is a box at the back of the sanctuary to leave donations. Thank you!

Rooted In Hope October 6-8, 2026 Ruth Harvey, director of the Iona Community, Leader, mediator, writer, and lifelong practitioner of intentional Christian community will be featured at a series of events in Winnipeg as part of a

Canadian Pilgrimage. Drawing on her deep experience in conflict transformation and faith-based leadership, Ruth brings a grounded and thoughtful perspective on navigating complexity and change in today’s world.

  • Tuesday, October 6th @ 6:30–9:00 p.m. Public Presentation at Marpeck Commons at Canadian Mennonite University; 2299 Grant Ave. Contact – Elaine Bishop – e.bishop@shaw.ca
    • Wednesday, October 7th @ 7:00–9:00 p.m. Hope and Resilience: Lived in Community Iona Worship service at Crescent Fort Rouge United Church, 525 Wardlaw Ave, Contact – Marc Whitehead – marc.cfruc@mymts.net
    • Thursday, October 8th@ 10:00 a.m. Vision for Iona North America – What is it to be Christian in this time? Center for Christian Studies 60 Maryland St. Contact – Elaine Bishop – e.bishop@shaw.ca

Northern Indigenous Ministers Retreat

The Northern Indigenous Ministers Retreat will once again offer space for rest and renewal in 2026. The United Church of Canada Foundation is inviting you and your community to take part in supporting this gathering. A donation link is available for those who wish to make a life-changing gift.

We are continuing to collect non-perishable food stuffs for our 1JustCity partners. 

We are continuing to collect non-perishable food stuffs for our 1JustCity partners.  Hygiene Items for shower (soap, any size shampoo), coffee, white sugar, white flour and cooking oil.  Items can be left at CFRUC on Friday mornings when Terry is in the office.  Look for the Blue Box marked “1 Just City”.  Please note:  bottled water and sunscreen are not needed as the City of Winnipeg has supplied them. Of course, socks and underwear are also always needed. There are several bins located in the Nassaue entrance for these items when attending events.

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Donations and legacy gifts such as bequests are much appreciated and enable us to continue in our mission to feed the spirit and serve our community. More about donations below.

Donations can be made to Canada Helps. Just click the button below!

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or by etransfer to cfruc@mymts.net

Receipts:

As a congregation of the United Church of Canada, Crescent Fort Rouge United Church is a registered Canadian Charity. In normal circumstances, charitable tax receipts are issued for contributions received in the previous calendar year each February. If you require a charitable receipt before that, contact the office (204-475-6011 or cfruc@mts.net).

Tax receipts for contributions made through CanadaHelps are issued electronically by CanadaHelps.

  • Our Administrator Terry’s regular office hours will be Tuesday to Friday, from 9-12. You can email Terry at cfruc@mymts.net.

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Who We Are

CFRUC is a centre for spirituality and the arts in this community – a place where community can grow, gather and flourish.

Community Programming

The foundation of our church and congregation is service. We achieve this through community programming, supports to the arts and by participating in broader social justice initiatives. Our building and grounds provide a welcoming gathering space for community to connect, learn and enjoy the arts.

Venue Rentals

On average yearly, we host more than 10,000 attendees at public events. Our church facilities can accommodate a variety of functions including meetings, workshops and concerts. Wheelchair accessible spaces are available. We have added recording and live streaming capabilities to what we offer.

Children Youth & Families

We maintain a Christian education program for children and youth. At the same time we look beyond our walls to support the needs of the children in our neighborhood. Along with our arts partners, we provide enrichment programming to children and youth. The Fort Rouge Child Care Centre is located in our building.

Hospitality to the Arts

We believe in the positive impact of the arts and this message is central to our purpose. We provide arts programming and are a venue for musical, visual, literary, and performing arts events. Artfest is our lively annual festival celebration of the arts.

55 Plus and Seniors

We have a vibrant 55 plus presence in our faith community – energized, action-oriented and engaged. Community-focused programming celebrates and connects seniors. Join a music class, walking group or simply visit us for coffee and socializing. We offer opportunities to explore the arts, engage in a variety of workshops, or become a volunteer!

Faith in Action

We believe to be faithful is to be engaged with the world around us, to live with respect in Creation, to love and serve others and to seek justice and resist evil. As we live out this faith, we have found a variety of ways to reach out to support families, seniors and many arts and choral groups.

Worship & Spiritual Growth

Reverend Marc Whitehead offers worship online and in person, if health regulations permit, every Sunday at 10:30 am. We interpret the Bible seriously but not literally and seek the Spirit in everyday life. We love music at CFRUC and our services are enlivened under Music Director Michael Cutler. We also offer special services such as Christmas Eve and Good Friday, as well as weddings, funerals & baptisms.

Stay Connected!

Crescent Fort Rouge has been active in creating online and in-person opportunities to – Nurture Your Spirit!