Westminster United Church
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June 27, 2025
Friday, June 27th, 2025
Message from Rev. Irene Ty:
10am June 29th: Outdoor Service Celebrating Canada Day:
We are worshipping on the lawn under the shade of the trees. As we celebrate Canada Day, let us acknowledge what we appreciate about living in Canada. The song “Something to Sing About” will remind us of the names of places across Canada. Come and be spiritually nourished in the beauty of creation. After worship, there will be a time of fellowship and refreshments brought to us by the Social Connections Team.
Wear red and white and please bring a lawn chair if you have one!
Bring your family and friends!
There will be no livestream link for the outdoor service. A recording will be made of the service and when it is ready, probably later in the week, a link will be sent to everyone.
Please join us in person or by live stream on computer, tablet or cell phone with the link below
Sunday 10 a.m. EST Service: TBD
COMING UP:
June 29 - Outdoor Service to Celebrate Canada Day! Wear red and white. Refreshments will be served!
July 6, 13, 20, 27 - Services will be held at Westminster. Let us welcome the folk from Applewood United Church!
Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24 - Services will be held at Applewood United Church, 2067 Stanfield Rd.
Aug. 31 onwards - Services will be held at Westminster.
ATTENTION ALL
How you can help:
Deer Lake First Nations evacuees (sheltered in hotels near Pearson Airport) need our help. Timeline: June 22 to July 6, 2025
ITEMS NEEDED:
New socks (all sizes)
New underwear (all sizes)
Tooth brushes and toothpaste
Empty back packs or duffel bags
Note: If you wish to give a money donation put it in a envelope and mark 'For Evacuee project' on the envelope, plus your name and envelope number.
After the collection of these items we will require help to take them to the drop off point.
Please pray for the emotional and physical well being of all wildfire evacuees as they face their future. And pray for those who are assisting them.
Submitted by Your Community Action Team
HIGH SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Are you interested in working with children?
Westminster runs a summer program two afternoons a week at Tomken Grove. We are looking for volunteers who can assist the summer camp counsellor.
Contact Rev. Irene Ty for more information.
Sanctuary New Flooring:
After a long awaited floor renewal for the Sanctuary stained and repaired carpet, we were able to get everything in place with Abbey Carpet for the week of June 2 – 7.
The preparation required a lot of volunteer hours clearing the area of furniture, part of the room at a time and bringing them back when the switching was required. The plank floor was completed on Wednesday and the Chancel carpet was completed on Saturday.
The door thresholds have posed a problem and a replacement for the usual covering is being researched. In the meantime, some of the doors to the sanctuary are not closing.
The cost for this job was supported by the Legacy Givings accounts where donors have specified the use of the funds. These accounts cannot be used for the daily operation of the church so your continued givings for operations is still greatly appreciated. A workshop for Wills and Legacy donations is planned for September 22, 2025 with a lawyer presentation. More information to follow.
UPCOMING ACTIVITIES!
1. Tuesday July 7th from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM: Tight-Knit Senior's Club - Participants meet every Tuesday in the Board room to learn to knit, share their knitting and crocheting skills, enjoy socializing and light refreshments. Yarn and materials will be provided and some of the products can be donated to support the DBNC Care Closet.
2. ZOOM CHECK-IN, BIBLE STUDY AND PRAYER: Thursdays 10:20-11:30AM: This is an opportunity to study scripture together, share how we are doing, and encourage one another through prayer. If you haven’t participated before, you’re welcome to join!
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86164499299 Or By Telephone: 647-374-4685 or 647-558-0588 /Meeting ID: 861 6449 9299
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Growing together in Christ
Mission
Westminster United Church is a welcoming faith community which is diverse, caring, and compassionate where we grow together in Christ, to love and serve one another, the community, and the world.
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