Westminster United Church
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December 19, 2025
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2025
Message from Rev. Irene Ty:
10 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 21: Third Sunday of Advent
This Sunday, we journey into the fourth week of Advent and we light the candle of Love. This Sunday we reflect on God’s love for us. What does it mean to love as God loves? The angel of the Lord came to Joseph in a dream. Even though it was a difficult choice, Joseph chose to do the most loving thing, that is to continue in the plan to take Mary as his wife. The sermon title is: “Joseph Opens to the New”. Let us be open to what the Holy Spirit is showing us and saying to us. This Sunday, we will also be preparing the cradle to welcome the baby Jesus, by our yearly ritual of “Cloth for the Cradle”. Join us.
Following the service, join us for pizza lunch, Christmas carol singing and craft making. Lunch contributions are welcome: appetizers, cut up veggies or fruits, cookies or squares.
We hope you can join us in person, or if unable, please watch the livestream service: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_lcQKTqLyo
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 21 - Love: All-Ages Service: followed by Pizza Lunch, Crafts and Carol Singing. You are invited to bring squares, cookies, cut-up veggies or fruits.
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!
Dec 25 - Christmas Zoom Gathering. Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86164499299
Or By Telephone: 647-374-4685 or 647-558-0588 /Meeting ID: 861 6449 9299
December 28: First Sunday after Christmas: Carol Singing. Guest musician: Jeremy Hunter, Cellist.
Jan. 4, 2026: Epiphany Sunday
Jan. 11, 2026: Baptism of Jesus, Sunday School
Jan 18 - Second Sunday after Epiphany
Jan 25 - Guest Preacher: Rev. Norm Hennig-Pereira
ADVENT ZOOM STUDY:
Dec. 18: Love
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
Help Needed for Dec. 21 Pizza Lunch
Help needed with set up on Dec. 20 at 10am as well as clean up on the actual day. Contact Moira or Irene if you can help. Please sign up if you can bring squares, cookies, cut up veggies or fruits.
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.
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 16th 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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