Westminster United Church
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June 19, 2026
FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 2026
Message from Rev. Irene Ty:
10am Sunday June 21st: Fourth Sunday after Pentecost
Stephen Hurley is a retired educator preparing to enter his final year of study for the MDiv at Emmanuel College. He is passionate about designing worship services that help people become attentive to the loving presence of God in their midst. A lifelong church musician, Stephen continues to enjoy accompanying choirs and congregations whenever he has the chance.
Father's Day Ice Cream Social
Join us this Sunday after the service. The Women of Westminster will be serving ice cream as a Fathe's Day treat. Happy Father's Day!
We hope you can join us in person, or if unable, please watch the livestream service: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhu03f2oCz0
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
June 21: Guest Preacher: Mr. Stephen Hurley
June 28: Fifth Sunday after Pentecost. Baptism of Maverick DeBartolo. Sunday School.
July 5: Service at Westminster, Welcome Applewood.
July 12: Service at Westminster, Sunday School
July 19: Service at Westminster
July 26: Service at Westminster
August 2, 9, 16, 23: Services at Applewood United Church
August 30: Service at Westminster
Free BBQ at Venvi Retirement Home
Tuesday, June 30th from 11:30am to 3:30pm. Reservation Required: 905-566-4545
Westminster members are invited to a BBQ lunch at the Venvi Retirement Home. Food will be available from 11:30am-2pm. Live entertainment starts at 2:30pm.
Do you watch Westminster Services online? Do you want to connect with us during the service?
Rev. Irene Ty also wishes to connect with you during the service.
Once a month, there will be someone monitoring the chat box for the first ten minutes of the service.
On June 14, starting at 9:55 a.m., Joy Seunarine will monitor the chat box. She will welcome you and invite you to type a greeting into the chat.
It’s also an opportunity to share any prayer requests. At around 10:10 a.m., Joy will gather the messages and pass them on to Rev. Irene, who will then share them with the congregation during the Sharing of the Peace. Hope you can participate!
United Church Filipino Network
Friday, June 19 from 9:30am to 5pm
The Filipino Network of the United Church of Canada invites you to:a program of worship, food, fellowship and education to learn about the issues and concerns of the Filipino Community in Canada. 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thurs. June 18, and 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, June 19. Asbury and West United Church, 3180 Bathurst St., Toronto. Come for one or both days. Topics include: "Philippine Migrant Situations" presented by Jesson Reyes, Migrant Resource Centre and "What is Church Planting?" by Emo Yango, UCC. Questions? Speak or email Rev. Irene.
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.
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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