Westminster United Church
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March 13, 2026
FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2026
Guest Preacher Mary Parsons LLWL:
10 a.m. Sunday, March 15: Fourth Sunday in Lent
Following retirement in 2020 from a long nursing career, Mary began studies through the United Church of Canada toward becoming a Licensed Lay Worship Leader. In 2022 she met the requirements of our Horseshoe Falls Regional Council as a Licensed Lay Worship Leader. She continues to offer worship leadership in several area churches.
Mary grew up in a farming community in southwestern Ontario. Mary and her family have lived in Oakville since 1988 and are active members of Munn’s United Church. She and her husband Doug have three adult sons and are proud grandparents of two amazing little boys.
Mary describes her worship leadership style as deeply practical. She believes in the importance of honouring tradition, while bringing God’s message of love and grace into our everyday lives. Worship is where we can be renewed and refreshed to face the challenges ahead and give thanks for the many gifts we have been given.
We hope you can join us in person, or if unable, please watch the livestream service: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KwTURdDQ_5A
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.
VACATION
Rev. Irene Ty will be on vacation March 2- 15.
Rev. Joe Hopkins is available to our Westminster family should there be a need for a minister. (647-200-7317).
Contact can be made with Moira Sinclair at M&P or to a member of the Pastoral Care Team depending on the circumstances.
UPCOMING SERVICES
March 15: Preacher: Mary Parsons, LLWL.
March 22: Fifth Sunday in Lent service followed by Annual Congregational Meeting
March 29: Palm Sunday
April 3: Good Friday Service
April 5: Communion and Easter Sunday
April 12: Anniversary Sunday
St. Patrick's Day Celebration- Beechwood Retirement Living
You are invited to a St. Patrick's Day event at th Beechwood Retirement Home, Tuesday March 17th at 2:30-4:30PM. There is also a Senior's Lunch at 1PM. Please RSVP by March 11 by contacting Khadija by email ([email protected]) to confirm your attendance at A) the Senior's Lunch, B) the afternoon celebration or C) all of the above activities
ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
10:45 - 11:40 A.M. Sunday, March 22
The Annual Congregational Meeting (ACM) will be held in person in the sanctuary, following a shortened Worship service on March 22, 2026. Fellowship and Refreshments to follow afterwards in the Activity Room, hosted by the Leadership Council.
A BIG Thank You, to all of the Leadership Council, the Team Leaders and Volunteers who have submitted their reports for The Annual Report document. Each group has made an interesting summary of the year’s activities which you can enjoy. Dorothea Phair, Chair, Leadership Council
“Here From the Beginning”, a Black History Exhibition
As part of UCC’s 100th Anniversary, Pilgrim United Church in Edmonton created an exhibition that showcases the contributions and experiences of Black people within the church. (More info here: https://herefromthebeginning.ca/ ) (see poster attached). This exhibition is going across the country, including Mississauga! Christ First United Church at 151 Lakeshore Road in Port Credit will be hosting it on Sat, March 21st. Christ First is looking for volunteers from other UCC churches including Westminster, to be part of the hospitality team. Please contact Victoria Keane if interested. [email protected]
NEW Upcoming 40th Anniversary Open House!- June 13th
More details to follow soon! Stay tuned!
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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