Westminster United Church
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December 12, 2025
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2025
Message from Rev. Irene Ty:
10 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 14: Third Sunday of Advent
This Sunday, we light the candle of joy.
Heartland Singers will present two songs: “Silent Night” and “Mary, Mary”. We will reflect on the meaning of joy and what it feels like to have joy in our lives and in our world. Mary, the mother of Jesus, experienced joy even in the midst of struggle. I look forward to sharing with you.
We hope you can join us in person, or if unable, please watch the livestream service: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQ7QLFuz6rw
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
December 14 - Joy: Heartland Singers will be singing! Pre-Service Hymn Sing! Third Sunday of Advent, Sunday School
December 21 - Love: All-Ages Service: followed by Pizza Lunch, Crafts and Carol Singing
7:30 p.m. Wed. Dec. 24 - Christmas Eve Nativity and Candlelight Service. Watch the Christmas story come alive. Come at 7 p.m. to take part in the pageant and to choose a costume. Apple cider to follow!
December 28: First Sunday after Christmas: Carol Singing. Guest musician: Jeremy Hunter, Cellist.
Jan. 4, 2026: Second Sunday after Christmas
Jan. 11, 2026: Baptism of Jesus
ADVENT ZOOM STUDY:
Over the next four weeks starting
Thursday, Nov. 27, we will prepare to re-enter the story of Jesus’ birth by reflecting on his Hope, Peace, Joy and Love.
Nov. 27: Hope;
Dec. 4: Peace;
Dec. 11: Joy;
Dec. 18: Love. On
Dec. 25, Christmas day, we celebrate the birth of Jesus!
Thursdays at 10:20 – 11:30 a.m.
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86164499299
Or By Telephone: 647-374-4685 or 647-558-0588 /Meeting ID: 861 6449 9299
STEWARDSHIP PLEDGE FORMS
Your Stewardship Team appreciates your ongoing support. Please bring your completed 2026 pledge forms this Sunday. They will be blessed by Rev. Irene.
Help Needed for Dec. 21 Pizza Lunch
Help needed with set up on Dec. 20 at 10am as well as clean up on the actual day. Contact Moira or Irene if you can help. Please sign up if you can bring squares, cookies, cut up veggies or fruits.
DOVES OF REMEMBRANCE
A special annual event at Westminster United Church. A great way to remember your loved ones who have passed on. Rev. Irene will bless the Doves on the Christmas tree on Dec. 21. Doves will be on sale in the narthex or you can email your order to Jackie Supper at [email protected]. $10 for each Dove. Payment will be collected by Jackie. Tax receipts will be provided at the end of the year. Thank you for your support.
GLENFOREST PROJECT
Dec. 11th we delivered the food collected for the school along with gift cards which were donated through that Fund Script program. Together, we were able to raise $750 to donate to students in gift cards.
The Mitten Tree
Thanks for the items donated so far.
You will be able to continue to bring warm socks, hats, gloves, mitts and scarves until Dec. 14th.
We are happy to let you know that the items from the tree will go to Dixie Bloor Neighbourhood Center.
They items will be added to their Community Care cupboard to be used for those who need the extra warmth those hats, socks and scarves provide.
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.
FundScip Gift Card Program
We are excited to announce that FundScrip is returning to WUC this year. What is it? FundScrip is a popular gift card program that you can take advantage of for Christmas gifts, while also earning money for the church. WUC will receive a percentage of the purchase price, and you receive 100% of the value of the gift cards.
2026 CANADIAN CHURCH CALENDARS FOR SALE:
$10 each. There are 6 copies for sale. “You will journey through 12 months of inspiration, beauty and community”.
Buy your copy this Sunday.
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! If you or someone you know is interested in contributing to the planning of the event please contact Moira Sinclair or the church office for more information!
CHURCH OFFICE HOURS
Monday 10am-Noon
Tuesday & Friday: 9:30am-1:30pm
Wednesday & Thursday: 9:30-3pm
UPCOMING ACTIVITIES!
1. Tuesday DECEMBER 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
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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