Westminster United Church
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September 12, 2025
Friday, September 12, 2025
Message from Rev. Irene Ty:
We celebrate the liturgical Season of Creation this Sunday by worshipping outdoors. At Westminster, we are very fortunate to have this lovely spot on the church lawn under the shade of trees. We will reflect on how we are kin to all the creatures on this planet earth. In one of the Creation stories in the Bible, God called humans to be caretakers of this garden of the earth. Let us take in this lovely day and worship and praise our Creator God.
We hope you can join our outdoor service in person. The service will be recorded and the link will be provided next week.
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.
COMING UP:
Sept. 14 - Outdoor Service under the Trees!
Sept. 21 - Welcome Service followed by a BBQ on the lawn outside
Sept 28 - Seeds of Faith and Solidarity with the people in the Philippines
Oct 5 - Communion Sunday
October 12 - Thanksgiving Sunday
Death Cafe will be held at Westminster United Church in the library on: October 19th, 2025 (1-3pm), 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.
Good News: Church School Update
Benita Steffi will return as our Sunday School teacher. She will teach twice a month. In September, it will be Sept. 21st and 28th. Benita is thrilled to be back and will continue sharing Bible stories and crafts with the kids.
Connecting Under the Trees: 1:30pm Thursday, September 18th, 2025
Come and join nature and fellowship, have faith conversations and pray together. Betty Seunarine and Rev. Irene will be your hosts. Everyone is welcome! Bring a lawn chair and your own beverage. Light snack will be served. Please let Betty or Irene know if you need a ride.
Taizé worship at Applewood UC:
On Sunday, September 21st you are invited to a special Taizé worship service at 1:30 pm. This style of worship was created by the Taizé community in France, where it has been practised for decades. It is a quiet and contemplative service which includes scripture readings, spoken prayers, simple repeated choruses and periods of silence, and lasts about forty minutes. It can be a refreshing spiritual time for those who are drawn to more reflective worship. If you are able, you might contact our office to let us know you are planning to attend. Jo-Anne Prentice, Office Administrator, 905-277-4162
Applewood United Church, 2067 Stanfield Rd, Mississauga
BOOK SHARE:
The mail slot cabinets in the Narthex have been re-purposed as book shelves. You are invited to take a book (or two) and bring a book.
Will and Legacy Giving Workshop
Monday September 22, 2025 at 1:30 pm at Westminster United Church, 4094 Tomken Road, Mississauga. Sign in on the list for the workshop at WUC office, 905-273-9505 or in the Narthex on Sunday.
Presentation by Jennifer Gold, lawyer, specializing in Family Law.
In PREPARATION for Workshop:
1. Review the date of your latest Will. If you don’t already have a will, you should and this is a great way to start.
2. Sign out your copy of the United Church of Canada WILL Workbook available for free at Westminster United Church
“A Guide to Planning Your Estate”.
If you didn’t pick up a copy of the workbook, you should still attend the workshop!
3. Sign in on the list for the workshop at WUC office. 905-273-9505 so we can plan for the number of attendees.
Dorothea Phair Chair. Leadership Council
CHURCH OFFICE HOURS
Monday 10am-Noon
Tuesday & Friday: 9:30am-1:30pm
Wednesday & Thursday: 9:30-3pm
UPCOMING ACTIVITIES!
1. Tuesday September 16th 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
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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