Westminster United Church
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March 21, 2025
Message:
It’s good to be back from vacation, where Lee and I spent some time cross country skiing at Kawartha Nordic Trails, just north of Peterborough. This Sunday, I look forward to sharing worship leadership with Mr. Johannes Chan, who I met through the York Student Christian Movement (SCM), of which I am a Board Member. SCM is a student-led ecumenical movement on university campuses, that helps students integrate their faith with social justice and action.
Sunday, March 23 - Third Sunday in Lent
This Sunday we are pleased to hear from Mr. Johannes Chan. He will be sharing about his experiences from a 2023 solidarity trip to Cuba with the Student Christian Movement. His sermon title is “Learning Liberation and Solidarity from Christian Students & Friends in Cuba”
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=XIc-APygI58
COMING UP:
March 23 – Third Sunday in Lent, Speaker: Mr. Johannes Chan. Sunday School. Please join for refreshments after the service.
March 30 - Fourth Sunday in Lent. The Parable of the "Prodigal Son".
April 6- Celebrate WUC's 39th Anniversary! Featuring the Edenfolk Music Band!
April 11 - Good Friday Service
April 13 - Palm Sunday Communion and Sunday School
April 20 - Easter Sunday, Easter Egg Hunt
SENIORS LUNCH: Wednesday April 9th
You are invited to lunch at King 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 King 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 1.45 p.m.
Please RSVP by Friday April 4th to: Joyce Singh, (905) 270-5426 or [email protected] or Joy Seunarine (905) 542-7307 or [email protected]
Congregational Survery:
There is a decorated Survey Box available with the ushers on Sunday to drop your survey in. Surveys are to be returned THIS SUNDAY. Thank you.
Mississauga Death Cafe:
Conversations about Living and Dying.
Sunday March 30th 1-3 PM. Admission is free. Come join us in the library for coffee and cake. This is a time to share any thoughts or concerns about end of life, death, dying, aging, care giving and grief.
RSVP by email to: [email protected]
Thank you, Joy Seunarine
Sunday March 30:
Are you interested in learning more about what it means to become a MEMBER of Westminster United Church? Please attend this session after church service on March 30th with Rev. Irene Ty. New members will be received on Sunday, April 27. Thank you.
Part-time Camp Counsellor Needed!
For Tomken Grove Afterschool Program. One afternoon a week. Applicant must enjoy working with children and be able to implement age-appropriate activities. Deadline to apply is: March 25, 2025. Contact Rev. Irene 647-997-1378 for more info. Please share this job opportunity with your friends and neighbours.
Glenforest Secondary School - An update:
As many of you know Westminster United Church, through the combined efforts of the Stewardship and Community Action Teams, has been supporting Glenforest Secondary School students with food and basic toiletries for the last year. Glenforest staff is always grateful for our support!
The school is putting together a spring food drive for the week before Easter and WUC has eagerly asked to participate. We will look after the items that are best purchased in bulk, and we are inviting everyone to help with donations of non-perishable food items which may include, but are not limited to:
- Pasta and Pasta Sauce
- Rice
- Canned Goods including:
- Beans
- Fruit/vegetables
- Soup
- Canned Fish
- Cereal
- Peanut Butter or non nut peanut butter substitutes
We will be collecting food until April 13th (Palm Sunday) and on April 14th we will transport the donated food from the church to the school. The school will then package the food into reusable bags for distribution.
Thank you for your support! Community Action and Stewardship Teams
SUNDAY SCHOOL with Benita Steffi
March 23rd. A Bible story will be shared with songs, crafts, games and drama!
UPCOMING ACTIVITIES!
1. Tuesday March 25th 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. Lenten group study via zoom: “The Hardest Part: Hurt we carry, hope we find”. Evenings: Every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m., in collaboration with Sheridan United Church. This week, we are looking at Week 4 on the chapter called "Imagination".
Join Zoom Meeting. Time: 7:30 p.m. Tues. March 25, 2025
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84082676084 Meeting ID: 840 8267 6084
3. 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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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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