Author Archive: Laura

Notes on the Notes – July 18, 2021

“Worship Through Song” This Week’s Music “Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring” Our service this week will open with the first section of “Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring,”  one of the most popular choral compositions of Johann Sebastian Bach. It was crafted around 1714-1716.   It was originally a choral piece, the 10th movement of “Herz und […]

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Calling All Gardeners!

It’s time for our second annual  WPUC July Virtual Garden Tour! Submit up to 5 photos of your favourite spots in your garden (or a garden you’ve visited) to be part of a slide show. Send your photos to:  laura.wpuc@gmail.com Please include: – name of whose garden it is (first names are fine) – location […]

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Worship Service – May 30, 2021

This week’s worship is led by:  Rev. Patrick Woodbeck, Laura Steidl, Myrna Hagues, Sarah Closen, Gloria Saindon Link to the Bulletin Link to Notes on the Notes To learn more about the Ramcharan Memorial Window, go to:  http://www.windsorparkunitedchurch.com/stained-glass-windows/don-ramcharan-memorial-window/ To financially support the life and work of the church through Canada Helps, please click on the […]

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Notes on the Notes – May 30, 2021

Trinity Sunday This week’s music: “Praise With Joy the World’s Creator” (VU #312) “Praise with joy the world’s Creator, God of justice, love, and peace, Source and end of human knowledge, God whose grace shall never cease. Celebrate the Maker’s glory, Power to rescue and release. Praise to Christ who feeds the hungry, Frees the […]

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Bulletin – May 30, 2021

Sunday, May 30, 2021 Trinity Sunday Approach Lighting the Christ Candle O God, the Three in One, you draw us into your community of love with people across the ages and around the world. By the light of this candle, we come to know your mysterious presence, in our lives, in our community, in the […]

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Worship Service – May 23, 2021

Link to the Bulletin Link to the Notes on the Notes Leading worship today are: Rev. Patrick Woodbeck, Sarah Closen, Gloria Saindon, Laura Steidl, Heather Karavas & Myrna Hagues. Praise Singer portions of the service were recorded on May 19. To learn more about the David Kaan memorial window go to: http://www.windsorparkunitedchurch.com/stained-glass-windows/david-kaan-memorial-window/ If you would […]

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Notes on the Notes – May 23, 2021

Pentecost This week’s music: “She Comes Sailing on the Wind” (VU #380) “She comes sailing on the wind, her wings flashing in the sun; On a journey just begun, she flies on. And in the passage of her flight, her song rings out through the night, Full of laughter, full of light, she flies on. […]

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Bulletin – May 23, 2021

Sunday, May 23, 2021 Pentecost Sunday Approach Lighting the Christ Candle We light this candle this morning Holy One, not only to remind us of the life and resurrection of your son, but to remind us of all of the ways you speak to us—in rushing wind, in dancing flames, in words we understand, and […]

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Worship Service – May 16, 2021

Leading worship this week are:  Rev. Patrick Woodbeck, Sarah Closen, Gloria Saindon, Laura Steidl, Heather Karavas, Myrna Hagues The service was recorded on May 15, 2021. Praise Team portions of the service were recorded at an earlier date. Link to the Bulletin Link to the Notes on the Notes If you would like to be […]

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Notes on the Notes – May 16, 2021

Live in God’s Joy This Week’s Music: “There is Joy in the Lord” “There is joy in the Lord, There is love in His Spirit There is hope in the knowledge of Him There’s a fountain that flows like a river from heaven Abounding in love to my soul All blessing and honour are his […]

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Worship Service – May 9, 2021

Today’s worship service is led by:  Rev. Patrick Woodbeck, Sarah Closen, Gloria Saindon, Laura Steidl, Heather Karavas and Laura Steidl Service recorded on May 8, 2021. Praise Team anthem recorded on April 5, 2021. Link to the Bulletin Link to the Notes on the Notes To learn more about the stained glass memorial window, go […]

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Notes on the Notes – May 9, 2021

Mother’s Day This Week’s Music: “I Was There to Hear Your Borning Cry” (VU #644) “I was there to hear your borning cry,  I’ll be there when you are old. I rejoiced the day you were baptized,  to see your life unfold. I was there when you were but a child, with a faith to […]

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Worship Service – May 2, 2021

Service of Baptism & Communion Leading worship this week are:  Rev. Patrick Woodbeck, Sarah Closen, Heather Karavas, Laura Steidl, Myrna Hagues Link to the Bulletin Link to Notes on the Notes Worship Service recorded on:  May 1, 2021 Celebration of the Baptism of Levi Robert Brown recorded on:  April 25, 2021 Hebrew benediction recorded on:  […]

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Notes on the Notes – May 2, 2021

This week’s music: “My Shepherd is the Living Lord” (SFGP #75) “My shepherd is the living Lord, nothing therefore I need; In pastures fair, near pleasant streams you settle me to feed. You bring my wandering spirit back when I forsake your ways, And lead me for your mercy’s sake in paths of truth and […]

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Worship Service – April 25, 2021

Leading worship this week:  Rev. Patrick Woodbeck, Sarah Closen, Gloria Saindon, Laura Steidl, Heather Karavas & John Lwiwski with thanks to the Praise Singers for the song “Open Our Eyes, Lord.” Link to the Bulletin Link to Notes on the Notes

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