Westminster United Church
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March 26, 2026
FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2026
Message from Rev. Irene Ty:
10am Sunday March 29th: Palm Sunday
Palm Sunday is one of my favourite liturgical festivals of the year. The dramatic scene described is visual: tree branches, cloaks, donkey, colt and a large crowd. Jesus enters Jerusalem for the Passover. That day over 2000 years ago, people welcomed him by waving branches and laying their cloacks down and shouting "Hosanna", meaning "Save us, we pray". They believed that Jesus could help bring peace to their city. However, we know that Jesus would later be arrested, and ordered to be crucified. As we enter this Holy Week, may we be sware of the sacrifice Jesus made. He continued to love until the end. Let us enter into Sunday worship, remembering Jesus' self-giving love.
I invite you to join us on Friday, April 3rd for the Good Friday Service. At that time, we will continue sharing the story of Jesus' last week, all the way to the cross. We will be invited to lay our burdens down at the foot of the cross. We give thanks that Jesus accompanies us in our struggles and concerns.
Join us once again on Easter Sunday, April 5th, to share the story of Jesus' resurrection and to celebrate communion. There will be an Easter Egg hunt for children. Invite your families and friends.
Fellowship After Easter Service: A Palm Sunday fellowship will follow the service this Sunday in the board room. If you are able to bring some treats it will 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=cdm5paTMMcE
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
March 29: Palm Sunday with Fellowship Time after service
April 3: Good Friday Service
April 5: Communion and Easter Sunday with Sunday School
April 12: Anniversary Sunday, Receiving of New Members with Fellowship Time
April 19: Volunteer Appreciation Sunday
April 26: Guest Preacher: Rev. Donalee Williams, Fellowship Time to follow
May
3: Mental Health Sunday and Fifth Sunday of Easter
Crime Prevention Seminar
SafeCity Mississauga is holding a Crime Prevention Seminar featuring the following topics:
-Fraud & Scams
-Personal Safety
-Home & Auto Safety
Location: Mississauga Valley Community Centre at 1275 Mississauga Valley Blvd.
NEW Upcoming 40th Anniversary Open House!- June 13th
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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