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Worship Service Sunday March 5, 2023
In week two of our Lenten Series “Into the Wilderness” we will explore an aspect of the “interpersonal wilderness” -- the difficult terrain of forgiveness. Forgiveness is really, really hard but in these days of division it is essential… forgiveness can free us to live new lives.
Scripture Matthew 18:15-25.
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We hope you can hang out with us in J.a.M this Sunday
as we continue to explore the parables!
Here's where our children will be during Worship:
Infants and Toddlers: Baby Jammers Nursery
J.a.M Kids (JK - Grade 5): Youth Room
Just Jammin' Class (Grades 6,7,8): Worship
For more information about J.a.M or to Register your child(ren),
please contact Cathy Shaw at westminster.cathy@gmail.com or 905-723-6442
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Download the 2022 annual report HERE.
This year's annual report is chock full of all the wonderful happenings at Westminster! Reports from committees and groups, photos, ministry team reflections, financial updates and forecasts, and more!
The annual report is best enjoyed on your screen of choice. It contains clickable links throughout for ease of use. A 'lighter-on-ink' version is available from the office on request.
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If you would like to make a donation for Easter flowers in honour or in memory of a loved one, please contact Crystal Smith at crystal.a.smith55@gmail.com
We are also looking for drivers to deliver the flowers after service on Easter Sunday.
With thanks from The Wellness Committee
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Would you just look at these FANTASTIC submissions to our first prompt, "Wilderness"! It is wonderful to see the beautiful and unique ways you approached the challenge.
Each Sunday after worship, our Westminster Facebook Page will have a new prompt. This years Lenten theme is "Through the Wilderness". Prompts are open to interpretation, and all skill levels are welcome! Be creative, have fun, reflect, and share!
Check Facebook this Sunday for the first prompt, and add your photo to the comments!
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The UCW is meeting by zoom on Monday March 6.
Please contact Susan for the zoom link.
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Annual Congregational Meeting
This years Annual Congregational Meeting will be held on
Sunday March 5, 2023 at 12:00pm
(Lunch provided in the gym at 11:30am before the meeting begins for those attending in person.)
All members and adherents of Westminster United Church are welcome to attend.
**Childcare is available**
In order to prepare the right amount of food for the luncheon, please preregister.
To receive the Zoom link - please register via Eventbrite.
Links are automatically sent via email by Eventbrite when you register.
*If you wish to participate verbally online, please use zoom. YouTube will be typed chat only.
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Into The Wild: A Lenten Group
The Season of Lent is a time to focus on learning and growing. It is a journey that follows Jesus down into the wilderness and up into resurrection and new life.
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Using “Into the Wild: A Family-Friendly Devotional on Henri Matisse and The Season of Lent” (from saltproject.org) this group will gather for a unique hour of reflection and connection using Scripture and the artwork of Henri Matisse as our guides.
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Mondays, March 6 to April 6, 7:30pm to 8:30pm On Zoom. Contact Rev. Michelle Robinson if interested.
rev.m.robinson@gmail.com
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March 10
Founders Room - 3:30pm - 5:00pm
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Mark your calendars for Tuesday, March 14 at 7:00pm and register to celebrate.
Shining Waters and the East Central Ontario Regional Council invite you to attend a P.I.E. Day celebration (Public, Intentional and Explicit) via Zoom.
The special guest speaker is Teddy Syrette, a 2 Spirit, Queer Indigenous Activist in Northern Ontario. Teddy has been leading the way amongst young pride activists and is a gifted artist and community organizer. Currently Teddy's portrait is featured in the Kent Monkman exhibit, "Being Legendary" at the Royal Ontario Museum.
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- After worship 3rd Sunday of the month at 12:00pm
- Next circle is March 19
Come knit and crochet prayer shawls or personal projects in the Founder's Room after worship. Bring your own supplies as you're able. New to the craft or skilled pro, all are welcome!
Contact for more info: Linda Moroziuk
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The next gathering of the Book Club is Wednesday March 22, 2023 at 1:00pm in person at Westminster to discuss the book: The Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes.
and please contact Susan to borrow a copy of the book.
This is a breathtaking story of five extraordinary women and their remarkable journey through the mountains of Kentucky and beyond in Depression-era America. What happens to them--and to the men they love--becomes an unforgettable drama of loyalty, justice, humanity, and passion. These heroic women refuse to be cowed by men or by convention. And though they face all kinds of dangers in a landscape that is at times breathtakingly beautiful, at others brutal, they're committed to their job: bringing books to people who have never had any, arming them with facts that will change their lives. Based on a true story rooted in America's past, The Giver of Stars is a richly rewarding novel of women's friendship, of true love, and of what happens when we reach beyond our grasp for the great beyond.
All are welcome! This is a Library Book-in-a-Bag set of books. To borrow the book or for more information, please contact Susan.
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Give it up for the Earth! is a national faith-in-action campaign that raises awareness about climate change and mobilizes people across Canada to reduce personal and household greenhouse gas emissions, engage in acts of solidarity, and collect signatures as a demonstration of support for increased federal government action.
Give it up for the Earth! runs from February 22 to April 6, 2023.
Give it up for the Earth! 2023 includes three action items - Read More.
- Access resources
- Biodiversity Webinar, March 23
- Sign the Open Letter
For any comments, inquiries, or accessibility requests, please contact Maryo Wahba at maryo@cpj.ca.
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Westminster United Church Women (UCW) are planning the Giant Indoor Yard Sale for April 15 - 8:00am - 2:00pm.
As you go about your Spring Cleaning please try to put aside gently used items for donation to this Sale. We are looking for good clothing items, gently used and usable items that can be resold including books, games, puzzles, good kitchen items, tools in good repair – things that others will find useful and may want to purchase.
Note: Please do not donate items such as knives, child car seats, out of date sports safety equipment (hockey helmets), or plush toys.
Volunteer Opportunities
- Friday April 14 (afternoon and evening)
- accept, sort and set up the items for the sale
- Saturday April 15
- work at the sale
- pack and sort items not sold
Items To Donate
We appreciate all volunteers! Chairs and refreshments will be provided. Please contact Ava Tomlinson avatomlinson@rogers.com if you are interested.
Thank you for all your support of this UCW fundraiser! We are looking forward to the Giant Indoor Yard Sale being a success.
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The Pantry is up and running again for 2023!
Donations can be dropped off Wednesdays from 9:00am - 12:00pm
We thank you with grateful hearts for your continued support in answering the needs of our friends who face food inadequacy each and every day. Please find a list of items for The Pantry Below:
- Coffee
- 1L Juice
- Crackers
- Canned meat/fish
- Rice
- Instant oatmeal
- Tuna
- Canned fruit
- Pudding cups
- Granola bars
- Toiletries
- Paper products - toilet paper, paper towels, tissues
- Dish soap
-Your Outreach Team
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Ways to Give
Other Ways to Contribute
- Join a small group
- Join a committee
- Help with outreach initiatives
- Assist with church programs for kids, youth and adults
- Help take care of the church facility
- Pray for one another, our community, and the world
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