Easter Egg Decorating Swiss German Style
Holy Thursday, April 2, 2026 at Trinity United in Vankleek Hill. Thank you to Veronika Zimmermann for teaching us how to decorate Easter Eggs in the traditional style of her homeland. We enjoyed a light meal of homemade soups and breads, followed by a table liturgy to commemorate the Last Supper.
Palm Sunday Service
March 29, 2026
Joint Service at Cassburn United
Our Genesis congregations were treated to a lively celebratory service full of music, song, and dance. Following the service we enjoyed a pancake breakfast and cookie sale. Thought the hard work of our volunteers, over $1000 was raised to support Rideau Hill Bible Camp.
Engaging with Kenyan & Senegalese
Culture & Lived Experiences
Guest speakers: Trudy Samuel and Brian Cornelius
Thursday, March 19, 2026
On Thursday, March 19th, over 60 participants enjoyed another successful speaker series organized by the Genesis Outreach Committee. They were treated to two engaging speakers, as they shared their experiences of life in Kenya and Senegal. Following their talks, the crowd engaged in a lively discussion revolving around the talks and were able to sample traditional dishes from both countries.
Genesis Joint Choir performing
This Little Light of Mine
February 1st, 2026
This past Sunday, during the Joint Service at Cassburn United, we were treated to an energizing performance by the Genesis Joint Choir, directed by Caroline Cook., Click on the following link to enjoy their rendition of This Little Light of Mine: youtu.be/4nbgq2DGrKc?si=2PrypOYvIi2gr2vB
Trivia Night at Cassburn United
Saturday January 31th 2026
What a great evening of Trivia surrounded by wonderful people and of course great food. Congratulations to the winning team The "Maple" leaf's. Many thanks to the Cassburn volunteers for organizing another fun night! A big thank you to Alison for creating all the questions! We all look forward to the next Trivia night.
Joint Christmas Pageant
at Cassburn United
December 21st, 2025
"Christmas Counts"
Live Nativity
sponsored by the Genesis Cooperative
Vankleek Hill Fair Grounds
December 13, 2025
Joint Service at Trinity United in Vankleek Hill
December 7th 2025
Second Sunday of Advent, lighting the Peace Candle
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Candle Lighting Ceremony
The Genesis Cooperative Float in the
Vankleek Hill Christmas Parade
November 28th, 2025
It was a chilly, yet fun filled evening participating in the Champlain Christmas parade in Vankleek Hill. Many thanks to our 26 participants who sang, walked and spread the word, all while promoting our upcoming Living Nativity at the Vankleek Hill Fairgrounds Saturday December 13th, 2025
Some of our fabulous volunteers having fun decorating the float for the Christmas parade.
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Many thanks to Cliftondale construction for loaning us the trailer and allowing us to use your heated shed so we could work in comfort!
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St Andrew's Day Coffee Break at
Kirk Hill United Church
Friday November 14th 2025 10am - Noon
There was great turnout and support for the annual Coffee Break, Bake, and Craft sale at Kirk Hill United Church.
Photo credits to Kate Joseph
There was great turnout and support for the annual Coffee Break, Bake, and Craft sale at Kirk Hill United Church.
Photo credits to Kate Joseph
Our friendly and hard working volunteers! Thank you for organizing another wonderful event!
photo credit: Isabel Clark
photo credit: Isabel Clark
Genesis Joint Choir performing at the Joint Service in Cassburn
November 2, 2025
This weeks anthem written and directed by Caroline Cook and performed by the Genesis joint choir.
To view their performance copy this link: https://youtu.be/twIpEkk_Zqc?si=LDB_60I4LdpKFstz
To view their performance copy this link: https://youtu.be/twIpEkk_Zqc?si=LDB_60I4LdpKFstz
Fraud: Recognition and Prevention
October 16th, 2025
The Genesis Cooperative Outreach committee held their 2nd talk in their speakers series, with Jim Lindsay. He is a retired police office from Kingston who help informed the audience about fraud, and how to recognize it for ourselves as well as with the elderly. The talk was followed by a light meal, and then a question period. Photo credit: Kelley Allen
MAiD - what it is, and what it isn't
September 11th, 2025
The Genesis Cooperative Outreach Committee hosted the first in the speakers series with guest speaker Dr Christy Simpson. She gave a very eloquent and compassionate talk about MAiD and how it works in Canada. There were over 80 participants who listened intently to the presentation, which was followed by a light lunch, and then a very insightful discussion.
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New Sign at Trinity
Trinity enjoys an update to their sign. You are always welcome.
Joint Service at Trinity United in Vankleek Hill
September 7th, 2025
What a great turnout for our first service in September. The joint congregations welcomed Brian's return from his summer abroad. We were treated to the debut performance of the joint choir, lead by their new choir director Caroline Cook.
Honouring Gabrielle's service with the
Genesis Cooperative Community
The joint congregations thanked Gabrielle for her years of service as the Administrative Assistant for the Genesis Cooperative. Thank you Gabrielle, and enjoy your retirement!
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Joint Service and BBQ at Cassburn United
August 31st, 2025
We had a record number turn out to the annual joint campfire service and BBQ at Cassburn United. The evening started off with a BBQ and corn roast, topped off with many homemade desserts. The worship service was creatively lead by Valerie Allen, followed by music by Norm Campeau from Grenville.
New sign at Kirk Hill 2026
This summer, Kirk Hill United place a beautiful new sign at the road side.
Photo credit: Mary Leduc
Genesis Cooperative Community Progressive Service
All three churches participated in a progressive service, starting at Kirk Hill United, then onto Trinity United, followed by Cassburn United, ending in a wonderful luncheon and fellowship with all our congregations.
All three churches participated in a progressive service, starting at Kirk Hill United, then onto Trinity United, followed by Cassburn United, ending in a wonderful luncheon and fellowship with all our congregations.
Spring Dance
February 21, 2025
What a great success! Everyone enjoyed the live music, dancing, and great food.
Proceeds were donated to Rideau Hill Camp
Christmas Pageant - Dec. 22, 2024
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Fall Harvest Dinner at Cassburn United
November 16, 2024
Many thanks to Linda and her kitchen volunteers for an amazing meal and experience.
Fall Harvest Dinner and a sold out crowd
Joint Service at Trinity United in Vankleek Hill September 8, 2024
Joint Service at Trinity United in Vankleek Hill.
September 8th, 2024
Luncheon following our joint service
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Our first service with Brian Cornelius as our new minister.
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Campfire Service at Cassburn United, a joint service with
Cassburn, Trinity, and Kirk Hill
September 1, 2024
A Joint Campfire Service at Cassburn United
Welcoming our new minister, Brian Cornelius, to our Genesis Cooperative Community.
Live music
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Our pipers from Kirk Hill United
Welcoming our new minister, Brian Cornelius, to Cassburn
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New Shade Structure at Cassburn United
summer 2024
Stop by and rest awhile under the new shade structure at Cassburn United Church
Remembrance Day at Kirk Hill. Pipers: Ewan MacDonald and Thomas MacPherson
