Westminster United Church
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May 7, 2026
THURSDAY, MAY 7, 2026
Message from Rev. Irene Ty:
10am Sunday May 10th: Fifth Sunday of Easter
This Sunday is Mother’s Day. We will be reflecting on how God’s love is shown through our mothers and those who mother us.
We are called to love one another as God loves us. There are many challenges for parents and families in today’s society.
Let us honour the work that parents do for their children. Let us pray for and support them in this sacred work of raising children.
We welcome back Gabriella Garvin (cello) and Nicholas Wang (piano). They shared their music last fall with us.
Nicholas has finished his first year in classical piano performance at the University of Toronto, in a program that is challenging but fulfilling so far! He attended Cawthra Park Secondary School for the Regional Arts Program.
Gabriella finished her first year in jazz double bass, also at the University of Toronto, also coming from Cawthra Park's Arts Program. She only began learning bass in the latter half of high school!
Mother’s Day Celebration and Fellowship Time:
Everyone is invited to stay for fellowship and refreshments! If you are able to bring any snacks to add to the refreshments table, it would be greatly appreciated.
We hope you can join us in person, or if unable, please watch the livestream service: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYqKXH033zk
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
May 10: Mother's Day, Sunday School and Fellowship time
May 17: Celebrate Earth Sunday
May 24: Pentecost Sunday, Sunday School with Soloist Cristina Pisani (Soprano)
May 31: Trinity Sunday, Soloist: Jody Malone
June 7: Communion Sunday
Seated Yoga
Are you interested in experiencing this form of gentle and meditative exercise? The Congregational Care Team is in the process of organizing some sessions at WUC. Based on our Activities Survey last fall, there was interest. Please let Joyce Singh or Rev. Irene Ty know if you are interested.
Free copies of Our Daily Bread Booklets
Available for pickup on Sundays
Our Daily Bread Ministries is a non-profit charitable organization that seeks to make the wisdom of the Bible understandable and accessible to all. WUC receives free copies of the Devotionals booklets for our members, featuring daily stories, insights and reflections. Feel free to pick up a copy for yourself or even to share with friends and family.
Death Cafe
May 24 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm at the WUC Library
In the last year, I have been astonished at the number of people in my wider circle who are facing sudden unexpected deaths of loved ones. At these times, I realize how important it is for the conversations around death to happen before there is a crisis. Please come out and join us to share your questions and your thoughts around death, dying, end of life,caregiving and grieving. This is a caring, compassionate non-judgmental space. Light refreshments will be served. For questions, contact Joy ([email protected]).
NEW Upcoming 40th Anniversary Open House!- June 13th
Be sure to mark down Saturday, June 13 in your calendars for our 40th Anniversary Celebration at the church. More details to follow.
Prayer Request Box
Please note the newly installed PRAYER REQUEST BOX. It is on the wall just left of the doors to the Sanctuary.
You will notice slips of paper on which anyone is welcome to fill in their prayer requests and any other information they may feel comfortable sharing regarding the request.
Requester's name is optional. These requests are accepted with confidentiality and respect and will be provided to Westminster's Prayer Team.
Members of the team will pray for these requests on a daily basis. Prayer works wonders.
SPECIAL MUSIC AT WESTMINSTER
Over the past year, Westminster has enjoyed guest musicians such as soloists, cellists, pianists, drummers. These were folk known to us through friends and family of Westminster people. Do you know a music student or a professional who would like to share their music at a worship service? Please provide the contact information to Rev. Irene. Thanks.
CHURCH OFFICE HOURS
Monday 10am-Noon
Tuesday & Friday: 9:30am-1:30pm
Wednesday & Thursday: 9:30-3pm
UPCOMING ACTIVITIES
1. Tuesdays 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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