Westminster United Church
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December 5, 2025
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2025
Message from Rev. Irene Ty:
10 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 7: Second Sunday of Advent
On this second Sunday of Advent, we will light the candle of peace and reflect on the prophet Isaiah’s vision of peace. Fellowship and refreshments to follow!
We hope you can join us in person, or if unable, please watch the livestream service: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1WrNgicrEU
Choir Practice: Christine MacDougall, our music director, welcomes you to sing with the choir. Practices are held Sundays from 9:15am to 9:45am in the sanctuary.
UPCOMING SERVICES
December 7 - Peace: Second Sunday of Advent Ft. Rebecca Hon, Cellist. Fellowship and Refreshments to follow.
December 14 - Joy: Heartland Singers will be singing! Pre-Service Hymn Sing! Third Sunday of Advent, Sunday School
December 21 - Love: All-Ages Service: followed by Pizza Lunch, Crafts and Carol Singing
7:30 p.m. Wed. Dec. 24 - Christmas Eve Nativity and Candlelight Service. Watch the Christmas story come alive. Come at 7 p.m. to take part in the pageant and to choose a costume. Apple cider to follow!
December 28: First Sunday after Christmas: Carol Singing. Guest musician: Jeremy Hunter, Cellist.
ADVENT ZOOM STUDY:
Over the next four weeks starting
Thursday, Nov. 27, we will prepare to re-enter the story of Jesus’ birth by reflecting on his Hope, Peace, Joy and Love.
Nov. 27: Hope;
Dec. 4: Peace;
Dec. 11: Joy;
Dec. 18: Love. On
Dec. 25, Christmas day, we celebrate the birth of Jesus!
Thursdays at 10:20 – 11:30 a.m.
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86164499299
Or By Telephone: 647-374-4685 or 647-558-0588 /Meeting ID: 861 6449 9299
STEWARDSHIP PLEDGE FORMS
Your Stewardship Team appreciates your ongoing support. Please bring your completed 2026 pledge forms this Sunday. They will be blessed by Rev. Irene.
DOVES OF REMEMBRANCE
A special annual event at Westminster United Church. A great way to remember your loved ones who have passed on. Rev. Irene will bless the Doves on the Christmas tree on Dec. 21. Doves will be on sale in the narthex or you can email your order to Jackie Supper at [email protected]. $10 for each Dove. Payment will be collected by Jackie. Tax receipts will be provided at the end of the year. Thank you for your support.
GLENFOREST PROJECT
Join our Christmas drive to support Glenforest Secondary students from economically challenged households. Envelopes are available in the Narthex. Deadline: December 6. Questions? Contact Florence at [email protected] or David at [email protected].
Death Cafe
Will be held at Westminster United Church in the library on: Jan 25 and May 24, 2026. It is an opportunity to talk about death, dying, old age, caregiving and grief and to share information.
Everyone is welcome. Please RSVP or send any inquiries to Joy Seunarine at: [email protected]
Light refreshments will be served.
Day of Giving: 10am-Noon Saturday December 6th
Bake Sale, Write for Rights. Bring items for the food bank!
Bake goods and help needed! Baked goods can be brought to the church between 9am and 10:30am on December 6.
If you would like to assist with coordinating or with selling the baked goods, please contact Patricia Dookie ([email protected]).
If you are able to contribute baked goods there will be a sign-up sheet at Church or you can email Patricia.
FundScip Gift Card Program
We are excited to announce that FundScrip is returning to WUC this year. What is it? FundScrip is a popular gift card program that you can take advantage of for Christmas gifts, while also earning money for the church. WUC will receive a percentage of the purchase price, and you receive 100% of the value of the gift cards.
2026 CANADIAN CHURCH CALENDARS FOR SALE:
$10 each. There are 6 copies for sale. “You will journey through 12 months of inspiration, beauty and community”.
Buy your copy this Sunday.
Upcoming 40th Anniversary Celebration!
Spring 2026 will be a big year for Westminster United Church! Stay tuned for some exciting updates!
April 6th will land on Easter Monday please keep April 10th open! If you or someone you know is interested in contributing to the planning of the event please contact Moira Sinclair or the church office for more information!
CHURCH OFFICE HOURS
Monday 10am-Noon
Tuesday & Friday: 9:30am-1:30pm
Wednesday & Thursday: 9:30-3pm
UPCOMING ACTIVITIES!
1. Tuesday DECEMBER 9th 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
3. Westminster Seniors Connection. Weekly Drop-In Sessions are back! This free session is a space for participants to learn, create and connect. Held every Monday from 1-3pm. For more details contact Donia at 416-276-7592.
Community Resources
Vision
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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