Westminster United Church
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July 24, 2026
Message from Rev. Irene Ty:
10am Sunday July 26th: Ninth Sunday after Pentecost (Outdoor Service)
We are looking forward to our fourth Joint service with Applewood United Church. Let us enjoy worship and singing under the trees on the church lawn. If you have a lawn chair, please bring one. Otherwise, there will be chairs provided. We will reflect on the Parable of the Mustard Seed and the sermon title is "Small Things Count". Looking forward to seeing you all. If weather does not permit, we will worship in the sanctuary.
Watching online: If we are indoors, the worship is available live (from 10 a.m.). If we are outdoors, the service will be recorded and will be available from 12 noon onwards. Either way, you can find the service on youtube by typing youtube.com and then in the search bar, type "Westminster United Church Mississauga" and you will find the July 26, 2026 service.
We hope you can join us in person, or if unable, please watch the livestream service:
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
July 26: Service at Westminster
August 2, 9, 16, 23: Services at Applewood United Church
August 30: Service at Westminster
September 6: Communion Sunday
Applewood UC Joint Services
Join Applewood United Church ( 2067 Stanfield Road, 905-277-4162) for shared worship services. Our service starts at 10:30 am. Conversation and refreshments after the service. Zoom connection will be sent each week from our church office.
Choir members are invited to join the Applewood Choir to lead hymns from the choir loft. Please meet Christina at 10:10 am in the Sanctuary.
Special note: Stanfield Road Closure at The Queensway
There is no left turn onto Stanfield if you are going west on The Queensway. Our parking lot is limited but there are places to park on MacIntosh Cres., Greening Road, and Hedge Drive.
Under the Trees
Some of you may remember in summers past we sat Under the Trees on the church lawn. It was created to allow for safe, social distancing. We are currently looking to offer it on a by-weekly basis in August and a by-weekly basis in September.It is a "Bring your own chair" type of event but you are equally welcome to sit on the grass. Anyone who is interested in participating this summer is asked to contact Betty Seunarine or the office.
You are Invited for Trip to Woodland Cultural Centre (WCC)
and Mohawk Institute former Residential School
There is still room for United Church folks to apply for the Tri-Regional daytrip tour of the Woodland Cultural Centre, the former Mohawk Institute Residential School, in Brantford, Ontario on Tuesday September 8th. 4 or 5 people from Applewood are already going, and a bag lunch and transportation will be provided, with the starting point being Eden United Church. The cost is $20-$60, and you can apply at this link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=qLUYz3gmEUCTEhXw9xV1dPBWSFWIXSNPila5mgKiAchUNjM0RDM1RFRZTDNDWDYyVFRQQTc1MktNSi4u
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Event supervision on July 31-August 1 (5:30-11pm on July 31 & Noon-9:30pm on Aug 1)
Please let us know your availability for a 2-hour shift.
Do you have a couple of hours to spare? We are looking for volunteers to supervise a large rental event at the church. It's a simple but important way to support our community, welcome guests, and help ensure the event runs smoothly. For those who have not supervised before, a list of supervisory duties as well as instructions will be made available. Please contact Barbara McDonald at: [email protected] and Moira Sinclair at [email protected] if you can help!
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!
Seated Yoga
*New Tuesday sessions begin on June 30 at 1:30pm*
The next round of Yoga classes will take place on Tuesdays at 1:30pm from June 30th to July 28th and will be led by Kimberly.
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. Tuesday July 28th 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.
Monday July 27th: 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
Donation: Information
