Westminster United Church
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November 21, 2025
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2025
Message from Rev. Irene Ty:
10 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 23: "Who is Christ For You?"
On Reign of Christ Sunday, we explore what it means to live in God’s realm.
Jesus modelled for us what it means to live in God’s shalom of peace and justice. We will explore the different images of God portrayed by Jesus: as healer, as reconciler, as friend, as shepherd.
Please join me in welcoming the Edenfolk band, who will be presenting music and accompanying our singing together with Christine MacDougall and our church choir.
Edenfolk is a musical ministry group from Eden United Church who shares the word of God through the playing contemporary Christian music. Members rehearse weekly and participate monthly at worship services.
They also enjoy playing at various community events. Their group has been in existence for over 40 years!
Five members will be with us: Bob Leschied- guitar and vocals, Spencer Brigham- bass, guitar, drums & vocals, Kim Alderman- drums, flute, saxophone & vocals, Sandra Woehrle- guitar & vocals and Kathy Beard- vocals.
We hope you can join us in person, or if unable, please watch the livestream service: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-XU14l34k4
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
November 23 - Reign of Christ Sunday: Edenfolk Band music, Sunday School and Potluck Lunch to follow.
November 30 - First Sunday of Advent + Communion
December 7 - Second Sunday of Advent Ft. Rebecca Hon, Cellist
December 14 - Joy: Third Sunday of Advent
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.
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
GLENFOREST PROJECT:
Join WUC in its annual Christmas drive to support Glenforest Secondary students from economically challenged households.
If you donate funds to the church by November 26 and designate the funds for Glenforest, your donation will be used to purchase FundScrip grocery cards.
For questions, please contact Florence Spencer at [email protected] or David Estabrooks at [email protected].
DECORATING THE CHRISTMAS TREES AND THE SANCTUARY:
Friday, Nov. 28th from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
Please set aside some time to help decorate your Christmas trees in preparation for the Advent Season.
Drinks and snacks will be provided.
The first Sunday of Advent is Nov. 30th. Please contact Florence ([email protected]) by Nov. 27th if you are available to help. Your help will be much appreciated as we prepare for Advent 2025.
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.
Broadview Magazine - New Subscriptions
Broadview is a progressive magazine on Spirituality, Justice and Ethical Living. This is a great quality magazine for a low price of only $30 a year ($33.84 with HST Tax), Please give cash or cheque payable to Westminster United Church by November 28th to the church office!
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 November 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. 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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