Westminster United Church
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April 17, 2026
FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2026
Message from Rev. Irene Ty:
10am Sunday April 19th: Volunteer Appreciation Sunday
On this National Volunteer Week, we will thank and share our appreciation for all volunteers of Westminster. Our church relies on the time, energy and creativity of volunteers This Sunday, we will hear the story of how the disciples met Jesus on the road to Emmaus from Luke 24: 13-35. They did not recognize that the stranger on the road was Jesus until they sat down and he broke bread with them. Let us reflect on the times in our lives when the Risen Christ had been with us in our life journey.
We hope you can join us in person, or if unable, please watch the livestream service: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NTGMkho02Q
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 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
May 10:
Mother's Day and Fellowship time
Tomken Grove Non-Profit Annual Meeting
Tuesday, April 21 from 7pm to 8pm
We are looking for interested individuals to represent Westminster United Church on the Board of Directors for Tomken Grove Non-Profit. Please reach out to Ken Laing by Sunday if you are interested in learning more and attending the 1-hour annual meeting on Tuesday.
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.
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