Humans of Marshall: David literally born into this church family 56 years ago, resident comedian, can do it all, knows where all the bodies are buried.

Humans of Marshall: Mary Anne I have been a member of Marshall's family since 1970 after transferring from Trinity United in Kitchener. This wonderful congregation has supported me through good times and troubled times. I am grateful to Marshall for providing me with growth through service and great bible study groups that have encouraged me to pay it forward, individually, in my local community and on the International level. Thank you and keep up the great work!

Humans of Marshall: Orma When we visited Marshall Memorial United Church on the first Sunday of March in 1967, we were welcomed with open arms. Gordon was soon Sunday School Superintendent and I was deeply involved with UCW - then known as the Women's Missionary Society. We have never looked back!

Humans of Marshall: Barbara My earliest memory of going to church was sitting in the pew at Barton Stone United with my grandparents. It was my job to find each hymn before a quarter was pressed into my hand for “collection" in Sunday school. After church my two brothers and I had a special Sunday lunch at our grandparent's house. Family and church and church family....very special.

Humans of Marshall: Beth My family has been part of Marshall church since we moved to Ancaster in 1958!  My daughter and granddaughter were both baptized at Marshall.  My parents taught us the value of community, friends and family, and the role that Marshall played in that framework.   We continue to be blessed by our faith.  Marshall has been, and continues to be, a part of my faith life experiences. I am currently the Past Chair of the Board, and agreed to assist with the Finance & Stewardship Committee as Chair.

Humans of Marshall: Dave I grew up in a Christian home with two wonderful parents, one brother and three sisters.  In later years, five step-children joined the household, followed by one half-sister, bringing the number of children in the family to eleven.  When my dear wife (Kathy) and I married, she brought her mother and two sisters into our family.  And when our son married, his wife brought her wonderful parents and siblings into this close-knit family.  Add to this the many nephews and nieces, their spouses and children, and the number continues to grow.  Of course, our two special grand children are the light of our lives. I have become the family historian, with the family tree now branching out to include more than 6,500 members. Needless to say, “FAMILY” is a real priority and joy in our lives. Oh, and did I mention my dog, Annie?

Humans of Marshall: Barbara I have been a life-long member of the United Church. When I was a child we moved every few years as my Dad was transferred for his work. Our first Sunday in a new community would find us at the closest United Church where we were immediately welcomed and made to feel at home. When we married and made our home in several different communities, we continued to find “home” in a nearby United Church congregation. From watching my parents, I also learned that to truly belong and feel at one with a new congregation, you need to be actively involved in the life of the congregation. It has been a long time since our last move and our introduction to Marshall Memorial, so it is more and more difficult to see the Church with a newcomer’s eyes. However, I hope that anyone coming through Marshall Memorial’s doors will find “home” as we did.

Humans of Marshall: Kerry The world is a scary place when you read the news. Marshall, for me, brings sanity to an insane world, makes me ponder my purpose on this earth and provides me with the tools to be more loving and caring through the example of Jesus Christ. I am grateful for the teachings I have learned, for the incredible people I have met here and for the sense of belonging I feel.

Humans of Marshall: Richard I'm known as the Tim Bits Man. My kids were quite young when we began the 9:00 am service in 2004. I remember the coffee and conversation time when I went to church as a child. It was an important time for members of all ages to interact and connect. So to help foster that connection and encourage my kids to come with me on Sunday mornings, I started bringing Tim Bits. I have been doing it ever since.

Humans of Marshall: Leah I’ve been attending Marshall since my family moved to Ancaster when I was about 9 years old. I have quite literally grown up in this church, in this building. Of course, I was away for a brief time through university but have been a member here for almost as long as I can remember. I now live in a neighbouring town of Ancaster and thought that when my kids were born, I should consider attending a church in our town. I went to a few services at a few different churches but none of them had the same feel as Marshall. So, we still attend regularly and my role has grown from child to young adult to a member of the Board. My kids love the contemporary service and Sunday school, and singing in the band is one of the joys of my life. Marshall is my home, my family. I couldn’t imagine worshipping anywhere else.