Westminster United Church
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April 27, 2024
MESSAGE FROM REVEREND IRENE TY
At an Earth Sunday service in 2023, people were asked to write down on green slips of paper “Here’s what I commit to do”. How did you make out with your commitment?
Our United Church’s New Creed calls us “to live with respect in Creation”. This Sunday we will celebrate Earth Sunday. The Green Team will inspire us with action ideas to care for our earth.
This Sunday’s scripture reading is from John 15: 1-8 “5I am the vine, you are the branches. Those who abide in me and I in them bear much fruit, because apart from me you can do nothing.” Jesus calls us as his disciples to abide in him, to find shelter in him, and to stay connected to him. Let us strengthen our relationship with God and with one another and with the earth. Mother Earth nurtures and feeds us all the time.
Please join us in person or by livestream with the link below: Sunday 10 a.m. Service: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-p5D6-Pv6w
Upcoming Sundays:
April 28: Earth Day Sunday Service and Sunday School
May 5th: Communion Sunday. Refreshments Time to Celebrate Mother's
May 12th: Mother's Day with Guest Musicians: Proclamation Quartet. Bring Your Family and Friends to this Special Service!
May 19th: Pentecost Sunday!
May 26th: Trinity Sunday
Sunday April 28th at 11:20 a.m – Stewardship & Community Action Team meeting
There will be a meeting of the Stewardship/Community Action team (which includes the Working Group on Homelessness) in the activity room downstairs. All who are interested in hearing about the action updates re.: Glenforest Secondary School, please join us.
Our concern for the homeless in Mississauga is still a part of our planning. During the meeting we will discuss a way that we can support those working with the homeless. There will be tea, coffee and light refreshments.
ST. PETERS ERINDALE – SPRING CONCERT:
April 28th at 4pm. Free will offering at door. 3041 Mississauga Rd, Mississauga.
Featuring St Peter’s Handbell Ringers, Choir, and Special Guests. Please see the attached flyer.
CELEBRATE MOTHER’S DAY - All are Welcome to this JOYFUL Service!
10:00am, Sunday May 12th, 2024 at Westminster UC
Guest Musicians : Proclaimation Quartet
THE BLANKET EXERCISE - Islington United Church on April 27th, 2024
The blanket exercise is an interactive educational program that teaches the history of colonization in Canada. Led by KAIROS Canada, the program was created in response to the 1996 report of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples. It has been used as a teaching tool across Canada thousands of times.
The Blanket Exercise is based on using Indigenous methodologies. The goal is to build a shared understanding about our shared history as Indigenous and non-indigenous peoples in Canada by walking through the periods of pre-contact, treaty-making, colonization and resistance.
Participants are actively involved as they step on blankets that represent the land, and step into the role of First Nations, Inuit, and Metis peoples.
By allowing participants to engage on emotional and intellectual levels, the blanket exercise serves to both educate and increase empathy.
This is an adults-only event happening at Islington United Church on April 27th from 9:30am - 12:30pm, and advance registration is required. As space is limited, please register early to avoid disappointment.
Register: https://islingtonunited.org/event/the-blanket-exercise/
DAY OF FELLOWSHIP, Celebrate 100 years of the United Church of Canada
10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Sat. June 8th Wellington Square United Church, Burlington
Main Speakers: Rev. Alexa Gilmour and Rev. Michael Blair. Everyone is invited.
Lunch is included. Please register by May 27.
Renewal and Transformation … A Season of Hope.
https://hfrcucc.ca/event/the-day-of-fellowship-horseshoe-falls/
Rev. Irene Ty’s Sabbatical: June 3rd – September 22nd, 2024
A document entitled “Sabbatical Journey 2024” with background information about Rev. Irene Ty’s upcoming sabbatical was sent out with the March 1st, 2024 eblast. If you would like a copy of that, please contact Susan Wilson.
UPCOMING ACTIVITIES!
1. Tuesday April 30th 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. For more information and to register, please contact: Wendy Mullinder at 416-276-7592 or by email at wendym@dixiebloor.ca.
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ZOOM CHECK-IN, BIBLE STUDY AND PRAYER:
Thursday May 2nd 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. Monday, May 13th 10 a.m. PRAYER SHAWL knitting group. Do you enjoy knitting? Join us for a time of knitting and fellowship in the library. All are welcome.
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SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS at Sunday’s Service. Children are welcome to join in the learning through story-telling and crafts. Please bring your/friends’ children and grandchildren. Next classes are April 28, May 12 and 26th.
OFFICE HOURS
Monday 10am to Noon
Tuesday to Friday: 9:30am to 1:30pm
Wednesday & Thursday: 9:30 to 3PM
IMPORTANT UPDATE
MARCH 17, 2024
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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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