Westminster United Church
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October 24, 2025
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2025
Message from Rev. Irene Ty:
10 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 26: Intercultural Serving & Potluck Lunch
I am looking forward to celebrating our annual Intercultural Service and Potluck lunch with you. Many different cultures are represented in Westminster. One way we share our culture is through food. The prophet Isaiah (65: 17-25) presents a vision of a peaceable realm where all shall live in harmony and peace. This is a vision that we also hope for and strive towards in our world. May we be partners with God in working towards that vision.
This Sunday, we welcome two guest musicians:
Nicholas Wang, lives within walking distance of Cawthra Park Secondary, where he studied Music. He is currently in his first year studying classical piano performance at UofT.
Gabriella Garvin, is from Mississauga, she attended Cawthra Park Secondary as a double bass major. She now studies jazz double bass at UofT. She has been a classical cellist her whole life. These musicians were introduced to us by Jody Malone, a retired music teacher from Cawthra Park Secondary and a choir member at Westminster. Thanks Jody!
Please bring a dish and wear an article of clothing from your country of origin. Let us celebrate our cultural diversity. Invite your friends and neighbours!
We hope you can join us in person, or if unable, please watch the livestream service: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FkV11S5wp1c
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
October 26 - Intercultural Service and Potluck Lunch. Sunday School. There will be special music from University of Toronto music students: a pianist and cellist. Please bring a potluck dish and wear an article of clothing from your country of origin!
November 2 - All Saints' Sunday: Lighting candles for our loved ones.
November 9 - Remembrance Sunday. Sunday School. Refreshments time and Welcoming Newcomers.
November 16 - Stewardship Sunday
November 23 -
Reign of Christ Sunday: Edenfolk Band music, Sunday School and Potluck Lunch
Death Cafe
Will be held at Westminster United Church in the library on: Jan 25 and May 24, 2026. It is an opportunity to talk about death, dying, old age, caregiving and grief and to share information.
Everyone is welcome. Please RSVP or send any inquiries to Joy Seunarine at: [email protected]
Light refreshments will be served.
Jubilee UC Celebration
Taking place on October 26th, 2025 at 3PM. It is with joy that we share the date of Adele Halliday's ordination. It is a pleasure to share in celebrating this special time in Adele's journey. Soon to be Rev. Adele, we are praying for you and look forward to sharing with you again soon. Shining Waters Regional Council. In person service: Jubilee UC 40 Underhill Dr. Toronto, ON. Livestream link: https://www.youtube.com/live/OxXtTh2n2al?feature=shared
The Heartland Singers
This group of singers rehearse every week at the Church and are extending an invitation to us to attend their show "Have Heart! Got Talent?" on Saturday November 8, 2025 at 7:30PM. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children. Tickets are available online at www.theheartlandsingers.com or at the door.
Advent Seniors Lunch
Taking place from 11:30am-1:30pm Thursday November 13th: Let us get into the Christmas spirit! Advent devotion with Rev. Irene Ty, carol singing with Christine MacDougall. Lunch is provided by Beechwood Retirement Living and by its Congregational Care Team. Please RSVP Joyce Singh by November 9th: [email protected]
Upcoming 40th Anniversary Celebration!
Spring 2026 will be a big year for Westminster United Church! Stay tuned for some exciting updates! April 6th will land on Easter Monday please keep April 10th open!
CHURCH OFFICE HOURS
Monday 10am-Noon
Tuesday & Friday: 9:30am-1:30pm
Wednesday & Thursday: 9:30-3pm
UPCOMING ACTIVITIES!
1. Tuesday October 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. 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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