Author Archive: Laura
Reflections for Maundy Thursday
Thursday’s Reflection from Broadview on-line: “Maundy Thursday’s foot-washing is more than a ritual – The accompanying commandment to love and to serve is for all people, at all times” Prayers from the United Church of Canada: “A Prayer for Those Who Struggle” “A Prayer for Health Workers During COVID-19” “Prayer in These Critical Times” […]
Continue ReadingCelebrating Easter at Home
With Easter looking a little different this year, here are a few suggestions for activities to do at home for Easter. 1) Make paper Easter eggs for your window so that people in the neighbourhood can “find” Easter eggs when they are out for a walk! 2) Use masking or painters tape to make a […]
Continue ReadingA Reflection for Holy Tuesday
This Holy Tuesday, there is no doubt that we are broken The question is, will we be broken into love? Read more of this article by former moderator Mardi Tindal at: https://broadview.org/holy-tuesday-reflection/ Source: Broadview (formerly The Observer) online edition
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Notes on the Notes – April 5, 2020
Palm Sunday On the Edge of Glory Matthew 21:1-11 Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29 This Week’s Music: Lenten Response (VU #121) “Christ, you lead and we shall follow, Stumbling though our steps may be, One with you in joy and sorrow, We the river, you the sea, We the river, you the sea. Gentle Jesus, […]
Continue ReadingCelebrating Palm Sunday at Home
Palm Sunday is going to feel different this year. We will not be together at church waving palms and singing “Hosanna.” But you can still participate in this special Sunday of the church year. Here is an activity for people of all ages that you can do to prepare for the on-line service on Sunday: […]
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Notes on the Notes – March 29, 2020
Lent 5 On the edge of change John 11:1-45 This week’s music: Lenten Response (VU #121) “God of all our fear and sorrow, God who lives beyond our death; Hold us close through each tomorrow, Love as near as every breath, Love as near as every breath. Gentle Jesus, mighty Spirit, Come inflame our hearts […]
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Worship Service – March 22, 2020
Link to this week’s bulletin: http://www.windsorparkunitedchurch.com/bulletin-sunday-march-22-2020/ Link to Notes on the Notes: http://www.windsorparkunitedchurch.com/notes-on-the-notes-march-22-2020/
Continue ReadingNotes on the Notes – March 22, 2020
Lent 4 The Edge of Darkness Ephesians 5:8-14 John 9:1-41 This Week’s music: “Take Time to Be Holy” (VU #672) “Take time to be holy, speak oft with your Lord; Abide in him always, and feed on his word. Make friends of God’s children, help those who are weak, Forgetting in nothing his blessing […]
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WPUC COVID-19 Update
Update: May 5, 2023 We are a mask-friendly building! The windows will be open during Sunday service to provide cross ventilation in the building, so if you are prone to being cold, please dress accordingly. *Reminder: If you are feeling at all ill, please stay at home and take advantage of our on-line services – you […]
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Worship Service – March 15, 2020
Please click below to see our service from Sunday, March 15, 2020.
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Windsor Park United Church Protocol for COVID-19
If you choose to attend church this week, please know that, with guidance from the United Church Statement on COVID-19, Windsor Park United Church is taking the following precautions: Prevention 1. If you are not feeling well, please stay at home and contact medical professionals as needed. 2. Please wash your hands frequently. We are […]
Continue ReadingA Prayer During Times of COVID-19
In this time of COVID-19, we pray: When we aren’t sure, God, help us be calm; when information comes from all sides, correct and not, help us to discern; when fear makes it hard to breathe, and anxiety seems to be the order of the day, slow us down, God; help us to reach out with […]
Continue ReadingNotes on the Notes – March 15, 2020
Lent 3 The Edge of Our Need Exodus 17:1-7 John 4:5-42 This week’s music: “Come Just as You Are” “Come just as you are, Hear the Spirit call. Come just as you are – Come and see, come receive, come and live forever. Life everlasting, And strength for today, Taste the Living […]
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