Westminster United Church
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October 31, 2025
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2025
Message from Rev. Irene Ty:
10 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 2: All Saints Sunday
This Sunday, for our prayer time, we are lighting candles in memory of loved ones who have passed on from this life. If you are not able to be there in person and would like a candle lit in memory, please email me the name(s) at: [email protected] and I will include them.
"All Saints Sunday" is a day when we remember not only the church saints but the "everyday saints" in our lives. These are special people who have made a positive impact in our lives. There are also saints in the community and the world who have inspired us by how they lived their lives. Let us be inspired and let us let our light shine!
We hope you can join us in person, or if unable, please watch the livestream service: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDBooPG4yzl
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 2 - All Saints' Sunday: Lighting candles for our loved ones.
November 9 - Remembrance Sunday. Sunday School. Refreshments time and Welcoming Newcomers.
November 16 - Stewardship Sunday
November 23 - Reign of Christ Sunday: Edenfolk Band music, Sunday School and Potluck Lunch to follow.
November 30 -
First Sunday of Advent + Communion
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.
Time Change Reminder
Daylight Savings Time ends this weekend. On Saturday night before going to bed, don't forget to set your clocks back one hour! That means we'll gain an extra hour of sleep! Sunrise and sunset will be about an hour earlier than the day before - bringing brighter mornings and earlier evenings.
The Heartland Singers
This group of singers rehearse every week at the Church and are extending an invitation to us to attend their show "Have Heart! Got Talent?" on Saturday November 8, 2025 at 7:30PM. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children. Tickets are available online at www.theheartlandsingers.com or at the door.
Advent Seniors Lunch
Taking place from 11:30am-1:30pm Thursday November 13th: Let us get into the Christmas spirit! Advent devotion with Rev. Irene Ty, carol singing with Christine MacDougall. Lunch is provided by Beechwood Retirement Living and by its Congregational Care Team. Please RSVP Joyce Singh by November 9th: [email protected]
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 4th 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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