Westminster United Church
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
April 24, 2026
FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 2026
Message from Rev. Irene Ty:
10am Sunday April 26th: Fourth Sunday of Easter
Westminster is thrilled to welcome Rev. Donalee Williams to preach this Sunday, as we continue to celebrate our church’s 40th Anniversary year. Donalee was a member of WUC who later became a theological student and then was ordained in the United Church. We look forward to hearing her share her reflections with us. Please stay for fellowship and refreshments as we get to know one another better.
Guest Preacher: Rev. Donalee Williams
Rev. Donalee Williams is thrilled to return to Westminster to celebrate this special year and it brings fond memories of her years as part of this faith family!
After studying at Emmanuel College seminary, she was ordained in 2010. Donalee was settled in Fort McMurray, Alberta, and served First United Church for nearly 9 years, including the wildfire of 2016 – a defining experience of God’s presence through trauma and recovery, and through generosity and care offered by friend and stranger.
For Donalee, the experience of life in the church has included the blessings of welcoming and singing, praying, speaking, and listening, all of those things that bind us together as followers of Jesus, enlivened by the Spirit, and called to serve one another, our neighbours near and far, and our beloved Creator.
We hope you can join us in person, or if unable, please watch the livestream service: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFseVJCJvlw
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
April 26: Guest Preacher: Rev. Donalee Williams, Fellowship Time to follow
May 3: Mental Health Sunday and Fifth Sunday of Easter
May 10: Mother's Day, Sunday School and Fellowship time
May 17: Celebrate Earth Sunday
May 24: Pentecost Sunday, Sunday School
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.
The Heartland Singers Presentation
Tuesday, April 28 at 8pm
The Heartland Singers invite family and friends to a presentation of their contest songs on Tuesday, April 28 at 8:00pm in the Sanctuary. This is a four-part harmony barbershop style. - Dorothea Phair
Senior’s Lunch
Tuesday, May 5 at 12pm
You are invited to lunch at 12.00 pm at The Beechwood Retirement Home, 1500 Rathburn Rd E. Mississauga. This event is planned by the Congregational Care Team. Rev. Ty will offer an opening devotion and there will be a presentation by Safe City Mississauga focusing on how to prevent fraud and scams for Seniors.
Please RSVP by Tuesday April 28th: Joyce Singh, (905) 270-5426 or [email protected] or Joy Seunarine (905) 542-7307 or [email protected].
Please let us know if you need a ride or if you have any dietary needs.
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.
Donation: Information
