Westminster United Church
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July 3, 2026
Message from Rev. Irene Ty:
10am Sunday July 5th: Sixth Sunday after Pentecost
Jesus said: “Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest”. Mt. 11:28.
How does Jesus help us with our burdens? How do we receive sacred rest from God? “Come All Who Are Weary” is the title of my reflection this Sunday.
For the month of July, we welcome the folk from Applewood United Church to worship with us and to sing with us in the choir. Everyone is invited to stay for fellowship and refreshments. Let us connect and get to know each other better.
We hope you can join us in person, or if unable, please watch the livestream service: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_hO50fKnI8
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 5: Service at Westminster, Welcome Applewood.
July 12: Service at Westminster, Sunday School
July 19: Service at Westminster
July 26: Service at Westminster
August 2, 9, 16, 23: Services at Applewood United Church
August 30: Service at Westminster
Food Insecurity in Mississauga!!!
It has been noted that food insecurity in the city of Mississauga has reached a new high.
As we begin our summer services at WUC we would like to encourage you all to donate non perishable items to our yellow cart between now and July 19th. We will then deliver the items to Mississauga Food Banks to help with their summer distribution. Thank you for your continued support of this great community project. Let us all make it our aim to fill the cart to overflowing! Florence, on behalf of the Community Action Team
LETTERS TO JOY: A Beginner’s Epistolary Writing Workshop
Wednesday, July 15 from 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Join Alya in this generative workshop. Writers are given two prompts to write letters to the experience of joy. The joy they address in their letters can be a memory, a sensation, or anything that gives them hope in that moment. No experience required.To register, contact [email protected].
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 first round of Gentle Yoga sessions with Hema will wrap up this week on Wednesday, June 24. We thank Hema for the time, knowledge, and experience she has shared with us these past 5 weeks.
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 7th and 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 6th and 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
