Westminster United Church
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April 25, 2025
Message from Rev. Irene Ty:
Good news. Lee and I are happy to share that our daughter Julia gave birth to Hazel Grace Graham on April 22. Mom and baby and husband Steven are doing well. Lee and I have now joined the “grandparents club”. We are happy to welcome this new one into our family. Thank you for your good wishes and prayers.
10 a.m. April 27: Second Sunday of Easter and Receiving of New Members
This Sunday, we are welcoming six new members to Westminster United Church. These new members wish to belong officially to the community of faith of Westminster and to the denomination of United Church of Canada. They have found their spiritual home and wish to make a commitment. Hope you can attend to witness this event and to welcome them.
For the sermon, I will be reflecting on the different ways we are witnesses to our faith.
Please join us in person or by live stream on computer, tablet or cell phone with the link below
Sunday 10 a.m. EST Service: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Us75-gTYAmk
COMING UP:
April 27th - New Members will be received with Fellowship and Refreshments
May 4 - Asian Heritage Month: Speaker: Ms. Wing Yi Wong, Sunday School
May 11 - Mother’s Day/Christian Family Sunday with special music by Cristina Pisani, Opera singer. Refreshment Time to follow.
May 18 - Fifth Sunday of Easter, Sunday School
May 25 - Asian Heritage Month Speaker: Mr. Victor Tung. Refreshment Time to follow.
June 1 - Communion Sunday, Sunday School
June 8 - Celebrating the United Church of Canada’s 100th Anniversary, 10:30 a.m. Joint worship at Eden United Church: Westminster is joining with 9 other churches to celebrate the United Church’s 100th anniversary: Mass choir, liturgical dance, Children’s program, special refreshments time after church. Invite your friends and family. Carpooling will be arranged. Don’t miss this.
Liturgical Dancers Needed:
Are you interested in participating in liturgical dance at the June 8th Joint Service at Eden United Church? No experience needed. Ability to follow simple dance movements and a desire to learn. People of all ages can participate (ages 8 and up!) Before June 8, there will be two practices at a time that is convenient for everyone. Please contact Rev. Irene Ty by Tuesday, May 6.
*May 4th Guest Speaker Wing Yi Wong is a candidate for ordination in the United Church of Canada. She brings over a decade of intercultural ministry experience from Hong Kong and North America to her work as an assistant professor at Atlantic School of Theology and an adjunct professor at Emmanuel College, where she teaches practical theology, preaching, and worship. She holds a Ph.D. in Homiletics from Emmanuel College, University of Toronto, a Th.M. in Preaching from Princeton Theological Seminary, and an M.Div. from Alliance Bible Seminary in Hong Kong. Wing Yi is a dedicated member of College Street United Church. She also finds joy each morning in making a good cup of coffee.
Petition to Increase Aid to Cuba
On Sunday, March 23, our speaker Johannes Chan spoke about the SCM solidarity trip to Cuba. He encouraged us to take action by signing a petition for Canada to increase aid to Cuba and to help end US sanctions. Here is the link if you wish to sign:
https://petition.web.net/CanadaActNowOnCuba#take-action
The Green Team Is Collecting Household Hazardous Waste and Electronic Waste
Please help the Green Team protect our environment by bringing your household hazardous waste and electronics to the church for proper disposal. The Green Team will receive light bulbs, batteries, aerosol cans, and cell phones, cameras and computers. Always erase personal data from your electronics before recycling. There will be boxes in the narthex for these items. Please handle fragile bulbs carefully since some of them contain mercury. Please remember that these items should not be put in with your garbage. The guidelines for waste disposal may be different for Toronto and Halton. The Green Team will deliver these items to the Region of Peel Fewster Community Recycling Centre at 1126 Fewster Rd. Thanks for being green.
Little Peter and the Elegants - Live Music at Eden United Church
April 26th, 2025, Doors open at 6, starts at 7pm. Please see the flyer attached for more information.
UPCOMING ACTIVITIES!
1. Tuesday April 29th 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
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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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