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 On Sunday, March 21, 2004, the Congregation of McClure experienced a "Worship in Whiteface Communion Service", a service done in silence. The Whiteface Worship Service was initiated and led by McClure's very own Clowns.
Once again, the Congregation of McClure experienced a "Worship in Whiteface Communion Service", a service done in silence on Sunday, June 3, 2007. The Whiteface Worship Service was initiated and led by McClure's very own Clowns. 
On Sunday, September 14, 2003, we held a "Blessing of the Pets" Service. The animals of God’s creation inhabit the skies, the earth, and the sea. They share in the fortunes of our existence and are an important part of human life. In the story of the great flood, the animals were saved from the waters, and afterwards were made a part of the covenant with Noah. A giant fish saved Jonah; ravens brought bread to Elijah. Animals were included in the repentance of Nineveh; and animals share in Christ’s redemption of all creation. We therefore gather to ask God’s blessing on these animals. As we do so, let us praise the Creator and give thanks to God for the animals in all our lives - for they enrich our lives and bless our daily living. A cropped version of the picture below, has been selected by the United Church of Canada as a bulletin cover for a fall service in 2006. 
The 80th Anniversary of the United Church of Canada was on June 10, 2005. McClure celebrated this anniversary on Sunday, June 12th. As a fun thing to help in the celebrations, we asked everyone to wear a hat from the 1925 era. 
On Sunday, June 5, 2005, McClure held a Celtic Service. Celtic spirituality contains wonderful elements of joyful celebration. Kinship brings joy, whether it is within the tribe or family or with all the other creatures in the great circle of living beings. The Celts, pagan or Christian, had a deep sense of enchantment with the beauty and mystery all around them. Celtic prayer very often starts with taking pleasure in original blessings more than lamenting original sin. In doing so, it communicates a primal joy. The tradition of Sabbath rest and peace, and the slower pace of life that has disappeared in most modern countries, still lingers in Celtic lands. While the McClure Choirs sang, "Lord of the Dance" they were accompanied with a Liturgical Dance by our very own 'Celtic' dancer. 
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