Author Archive: Laura

Notes on the Notes – April 10, 2020

Good Friday John 18:1-19:42 Service music: “Beneath the Cross of Jesus” (VU #135) “Beneath the cross of Jesus I fain would take my stand: The shadow of a mighty rock within a weary land, A home within the wilderness, a rest upon the way, From the burning of the noon-tide heat and the burden of […]

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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” […]

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Celebrating 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 […]

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A 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, […]

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Celebrating 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/

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Notes 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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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 […]

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A 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 […]

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