Westminster United Church
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May 13, 2025
Message from Rev. Irene Ty:
10 a.m. May 11: This Sunday, we celebrate Mother’s Day and mothers’ love and care. I will be reflecting on Psalm 23: “The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want”, a psalm often heard at funerals. But this passage applies to our lives now. How does God restore our soul? God is leading us beside still waters; God is guiding us to right paths now. How do we let God do that? One way is to listen, take time to be quiet and to pray.
This Sunday, we welcome *Cristina Pisani, soloist and also daughter of Sandra Pisani. Please see below for her biography. Please join me in welcoming her to Westminster.
Also, this Sunday, there will be Sunday School with Benita Steffi.
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: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCOsP3nw__w
COMING UP:
May 18 - Fifth Sunday of Easter, Sunday School
May 25 - Asian Heritage Month Speaker: Mr. Victor Tung. Refreshment Time to follow.
June 1 - Communion Sunday, Sunday School
June 8 - Celebrating the United Church of Canada’s 100th Anniversary, 10:30 a.m. Joint worship at Eden United Church: Westminster is joining with 9 other churches to celebrate the United Church’s 100th anniversary: Mass choir, liturgical dance, Children’s program, special refreshments time after church. Invite your friends and family. Carpooling will be arranged. Don’t miss this.
June 15 -Trinity Sunday, Sunday School
June 22 -Walter Reid, LLWL, will lead worship
Liturgical Dancers Needed:
Are you interested in participating in liturgical dance at the June 8th Joint Service at Eden United Church? No experience needed. Ability to follow simple dance movements and a desire to learn. People of all ages can participate (ages 8 and up!) Before June 8, there will be two practices at a time that is convenient for everyone. Please contact Rev. Irene Ty by Tuesday, May 6.
*May 4th Guest Speaker Wing Yi Wong is a candidate for ordination in the United Church of Canada. She brings over a decade of intercultural ministry experience from Hong Kong and North America to her work as an assistant professor at Atlantic School of Theology and an adjunct professor at Emmanuel College, where she teaches practical theology, preaching, and worship. She holds a Ph.D. in Homiletics from Emmanuel College, University of Toronto, a Th.M. in Preaching from Princeton Theological Seminary, and an M.Div. from Alliance Bible Seminary in Hong Kong. Wing Yi is a dedicated member of College Street United Church. She also finds joy each morning in making a good cup of coffee.
Petition to Increase Aid to Cuba
On Sunday, March 23, our speaker Johannes Chan spoke about the SCM solidarity trip to Cuba. He encouraged us to take action by signing a petition for Canada to increase aid to Cuba and to help end US sanctions. Here is the link if you wish to sign:
https://petition.web.net/CanadaActNowOnCuba#take-action
SENIORS LUNCH:
Wednesday May 28th : You are invited to lunch at Kings Gardens Retirement Residence, 85 King Street East in Mississauga. This event is planned by the Congregational Care Team. Rev. Ty will offer an opening devotion and Kings Gardens will make a presentation. The Residence has arranged for a bus to pick us at the church at 11.00 a.m. and bring us back to the church around 1.00 pm.
Please RSVP by Monday May 26th: Joyce Singh, (905) 270-5426 or [email protected] or Joy Seunarine (905) 542-7307 or karen_seunarine @bell.net
UPCOMING ACTIVITIES!
1. Tuesday May 13th 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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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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