Up to 1844 the religious needs of the growing population of Orwell was being served by small groups that met in homes with guidance being supplied by occasional circuit rider preachers.  These traveling preachers were mainly Methodist, Congregationalist and Presbyterian.  With the growing population the need for a central Church building was evident. 
    A group of citizens banded together as the Orwell Meeting House Society and built the Church we share today.  Upon its dedication in 1845, incorporation papers were filed establishing the Orwell Union Church.  This entity has continuously served the religious needs of the Orwell community ever since.
   Today we continue that original charge, that of being a true Union Church.  Our congregation is made up of people who come from a variety of denominational backgrounds but, share thee one true belief, that Jesus Christ is our Lord and Saviour.  We come together to worship, learn, and support our communities.
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   My name is Joshua Bush and this is my wife Erica and sons Gabriel and Mason. I was raised in Central Square and I attended Church with my parents where I dreamt of becoming a Pastor someday. My beautiful family and parents have supported me every step of the way. I love this opportunity to preach the Gospel and offer anyone that would like to come and listen and worship, no matter what your circumstances are. My family and I look forward to getting to know everyone and share out faith journey together.
Youth Paster Justin Whie Image Youth Paster - Justin Whie



My name is Justin White. I was raised in Central Square, New York, and I still call this place home. My wife, my treasure, Jessica and I have been married for 11 years and by the grace of God, our home is full. The Lord has blessed us with six incredible children, 3 boys and 3 girls. We humbly and faithfully count that as a gift not a badge. Psalm 127:3 says, “Children are a heritage from the Lord” and we know that firsthand… loud, chaotic, beautiful proof of His kindness.
I attended Oswego State University, where I played baseball until a torn rotator cuff ended that dream just before my senior season. What felt like loss at the time became the Lord’s redirection. I’ve been driving tractor trailer for 14 years now, work that has put bread on the table and given me long, quiet hours to continue school, to pray, to listen, and to be shaped by God’s Word. Those miles on the road took me deeper with Jesus than I ever expected and I thank God He closed a door to open a better
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For 14 years at Life Church, I was blessed to be part of a faithful congregation and phenomenal leadership team, serving in children’s ministry for six of those years. Now, the Lord has opened the door for me to serve here at Orwell Union Church, and I step into it with humility and gratitude.
God saved my life. He saved me from myself. He gave me purpose when I had none, peace when I didn’t deserve it, and an identity that no injury, failure, title, or career could ever compete with.  2 Corinthians 5:17 says, “If anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!” I live by grace I didn’t earn and never could.
Walking with Jesus doesn’t have to be flashy, it’s forged in everyday life. An honest conversation with men before work, prayers with kids at bedtime, hugs around the breakfast table when you feel like you’ve come up short but they’re just glad you’re home. This life with Christ is real, it’s grounded and it’s freely given. You don’t have to perform or prove yourself… you just have to come home.