Faith in Action – April 1, 2025
Season of Lent – Please join us for worship during Lent as we journey toward Good Friday and Easter Sunday. All services are on Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Catch up on services you may have missed at: http://www.windsorparkunitedchurch.com/category/worship/
Lenten Memory Tree – As we journey through Lent, the Pastoral Care committee invites you to participate in our memory tree. You are invited to take one of the note cards supplied to leave a name/message in memory of someone you are missing and then place it on the Memory Tree at the back of the Sanctuary.
Bible Study Invitation – The Thursday Study Group invites you to join them this Thursday, April 3 from 9:30 – 11 a.m. for a morning discussion with Rev. Jeff Cook. Jeff will be speaking about the book he co-authored with the Right Rev. Water Farquharson, “An Audacious Invitation.” You do not need to have read the book to attend!
Easter Lily Memorial – We invite you to place an Easter Lily in the Sanctuary 
on Easter Sunday (April 20) in celebration of a loved one’s memory or in honour of someone dear to you. Purchase an Easter Lily at the store and bring it in on Thursday, Friday or Sunday (April 17/18/20). These lilies will enhance our worship during our Easter Service on Sunday, April 20th. A list of lily donors and honourees will be published on our website and in the weekly newsletter. A sign-up sheet is in the Narthex. Lilies should be taken home after worship – any unclaimed lilies will be shared with local personal care facilities.
Annual Meeting – Thank you to everyone who attended our annual meeting on Sunday, March 30! Your interest and support are vital to the ongoing ministry of Windsor Park United Church!
Your Members at Large for 2025 are: Howard Ashdown, John Lwiwski, Caitlyn Trias, Dorothy Read and Alana Davis
Other members of the Executive Team are:
Marlene Glover (Corresponding Secretary)
Doug Waldron (Treasurer)
Florence Robinson (Prairie to Pine Rep.)
Howard Ashdown & John Lwiwski (Finance and Property)
Susan Turley (Recording Secretary)
Phil Read (Minister/Pastoral Charge Supervisor)
Judi Olson Chiswell, Nancy Sulkers, Eleanor Lwiwski (Ministry & Personnel)
Linda Dart, Morag Fisher, Dave Anderson, Gwen Polak, Carol Belsham (Board of Trustees)
Outstanding Volunteer Service Award –
The creation of Windsor Park United Church’s Volunteer Service Award was announced at the Annual Congregational Meeting on Sunday, March 30, 2025. The first recipients were Wayne Baldwin and Bill Belsham. Wayne and Bill were honoured for their dedication to keeping the property of Windsor Park United Church well-oiled and in working order. The Original WPUC Property Brothers provided outstanding service for many, many years. Accepting the award were Margo Baldwin and Carol Belsham.
Save the Date – UCW Worship Service! Did you know that this year marks the 100th anniversary of the United Church of Canada? In celebration of the role of women in the church, the UCW will be leading worship on Sunday, May 4. Please join us for this special service! (and a special invitation goes out to all current and former members of WPUCs UCW groups!)
Emergency Food Cupboard – Thank you to everyone who continues to add to our Food Cupboard! As shared at the Annual Meeting, there are a variety of people of differing needs who use our Food Cupboard. We have an ongoing need for the following: powdered milk, peanut butter, broth soups, instant coffee, crackers, cereal, pasta, pasta sauces, items that children can take to school for snacks, juice boxes, canned tuna, beans, muffin mixes, canned fruits and vegetables, cat and dog food. All donations are appreciated!
Hearing Assists – Did you know that we have devices to amplify the Sunday service available to borrow from the office? If this is something you might want to try, please call the church office during the week and we will have one reserved for you for Sunday morning!
Mobility Aid Lending – Did you know that WPUC has wheelchairs, walkers and canes that can be borrowed by congregation members? If you have a short-term need of one of these items, please call the church office (204-256-8792).
Pastoral Care Group – If you are aware of anyone from our church community who might benefit from Pastoral Care support, you can speak with Sue Turley (office@windsorparkunitedchurch.com or 204-256-8792) to share discreetly. If you have some time in your schedule to connect with a shut-in or hospitalized individual from our church community by phone or in person, please reach out to Pat Lumsden (lumsdenpa@mymts.net or 204-254-6301) for more information.
Beyond Our Walls:
Spread the word! WPUC has space for rent! For more information on spaces and fees, please visit http://www.windsorparkunitedchurch.com/services/ or call the church office!
Jim and Jean Strathdee Concert Livestream – Singer-songwriters, Jim and Jean Strathdee, will be live streaming a concert “Songs of Hope in These Times” for their friends outside of the US on Saturday, April 5 at 5:50 p.m. (check on the day to confirm time). Many of their hymns are in Voices United and More Voices: “I am the Light of the World,” “God, We Praise You For the Morning,” “We Have This Ministry,” “In Loving Partnership,” “What Does the Lord Require of You,” “God Weeps.” The link is https://www.youtube.com/live/et7DicNaleE?feature=shared
Broadview Magazine – Broadview magazine (formerly The Observer) can help keep you up-to-date on spiritual issues in Canada and the world. Start or renew your subscription through the WPUC church office today! Or, find out more at: https://broadview.org/about-us/
SLEEP IN HEAVENLY PEACE – Plans are being made for another Bed Build at the end of May to support the local non-profit organization, Sleep in Heavenly Peace. We hope once again to provide labour, enthusiasm, and some much-needed supplies to the special crew of SHP volunteers. More information to follow after Easter.
Also, after Easter, we will begin collecting donations of new bedding. If you find a great deal on (twin-sized) sheet sets, pillows, comforters/blankets, OR you would like to make a quilt/afghan in the coming month, you can bring your contribution in on Sunday mornings or during office hours between April 21st and May 22nd. Tables will be set up at the back of the sanctuary for all items that are contributed. Any support that you can provide will be greatly appreciated. The bedding will be presented to the SHP team on the day of our Bed Build (May 31 – more info to follow) for use when the beds are delivered to children in need.
From the United Church of Canada:
Mission and Service Fund:
Learn more at: https://united-church.ca/community-and-faith/get-involved/mission-and-service
100 Words of Hope:
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