Author Archive: Laura
Longest Night/Blue Christmas Service
You are invited to join us for a short service of quiet contemplation. We will be lighting candles during this service, and you may, in your own home, want to light candles in memory of those dear to you. Leading the service are: Rev. Patrick Woodbeck & Laura Steidl
Continue ReadingWorship Service – December 20, 2020
Link to the Bulletin Link to Notes on the Notes Leading worship today are: Rev. Patrick Woodbeck, Myrna Hagues, Laura Steidl, Gloria Saindon, Sarah Closen, Julia Bateman, Trista Closen and Courtney Maertens *Reminder that our Blue Christmas/Longest Night service will be on-line on Monday night at 7 p.m. Our Christmas Eve service will be posted […]
Continue ReadingNotes on the Notes – December 20, 2020
Advent 4 Love Born in the Wilderness This week’s music: “We Light This Candle” “We light this candle for Love.Await the new life within.May our hearts now live each day,So Love can find a way,So Love can find a way.” Our Advent candle-lighting song was written by Pat Mayberry (2016) and arranged by David Kai […]
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Bulletin – December 20, 2020
Advent 4 Love born in the wilderness Candle Lighting We light this candle of love this day, knowing that many people today do not feel love in their own lives. As we move towards the coming of Love Incarnate into the world let us love deeply, honestly, without judgment, so that the love that you […]
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Announcements – December 20, 2020
OUR MISSION Windsor Park United Church seeks to be a welcoming community. Based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ, we nurture our faith and spiritual life by: worshipping and learning together, caring for each other, embracing our diversity, reaching out to those who live around us and working together in service to Creation. […]
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Journey to Christmas – Another song for you!
You know you want to try it! Have fun!
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Trust and Joy in the Midst of Trouble
17 Though the fig tree does not blossom, and no fruit is on the vines;though the produce of the olive fails, and the fields yield no food;though the flock is cut off from the fold, and there is no herd in the stalls,18 yet I will rejoice in the Lord; I will exult in the God of my salvation.19 God, the Lord, […]
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Holiday Pet Photo Challenge
This week’s photo challenge is sure to make you smile! Dress up your pet with a bow, Santa hat, bit of tinsel – whatever you have – and send in your holiday photos of your pets! Whether your pet cooperates or not, you’re sure to have a good time and we will enjoy sharing your […]
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Worship Service – December 13, 2020 – Advent 3
Link to this week’s Worship Service: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5YG3748V4ng&feature=youtu.be Link to the Bulletin: http://www.windsorparkunitedchurch.com/bulletin-december-13-2020/ Link to Notes on the Notes: http://www.windsorparkunitedchurch.com/notes-on-the-notes-december-13-2020/ Link to the Announcements: http://www.windsorparkunitedchurch.com/announcements-december-13-2020/ Leading worship today are: Rev. Patrick Woodbeck, Myrna Hagues, Laura Steidl, Sarah Closen & Gloria Saindon
Continue ReadingNotes on the Notes – December 13, 2020
Third Sunday of Advent Joy in the Wilderness This week’s music: “We Light This Candle” “We light this candle for Joy. Await the new life within. May our hearts now live each day, So Joy can find a way, So Joy can find a way.” Our Advent candle-lighting song was written by Pat Mayberry (2016) […]
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Bulletin – December 13, 2020
Advent 3 – Joy in the Wilderness Candle Lighting As we light this candle of joy this day help us to learn what real joy is in our lives. We often use ‘things’ to help us cope with this world. As we move towards the coming of love incarnate into the world let us open […]
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Paint Night at WPUC
On Friday, December 4, there was a hush in the air as 12 people anxiously waited for the first ever WPUC paint night – virtually! Our instructor, Heather, bravely and patiently guided us through the steps and techniques to create our own masterpieces! Inspired by the paintings Heather did for Advent 2018, we attempted to […]
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Announcements – December 13, 2020
OUR MISSION Windsor Park United Church seeks to be a welcoming community. Based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ, we nurture our faith and spiritual life by: worshipping and learning together, caring for each other, embracing our diversity, reaching out to those who live around us and working together in service to Creation. […]
Continue ReadingHoliday Decor Fun!
It’s time to take some photos! Send in a picture or 2 (or short video – 10 sec. or less) of your favourite holiday decorations! Photos may include: indoor/outdoor decor, Christmas tree, Christmas lights, tree decorations, home decorations, candles, etc. (Save your holiday pet pics for next week though!) Send your photos to: laura.wpuc@gmail.com Photos […]
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