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Notes on the Notes – January 20, 2019
This week’s scripture readings: 1 Corinthians 12: 1-11 John 2:1-11 This week’s music: “Sing a New Church” “Summoned by the God who made us Rich in our diversity, Gathering in the name of Jesus, Richer still in unity: Let us bring the gifts that differ And in splendid, varied ways, Sing a new church into […]
Continue ReadingAdvent 2018 Video
And, in case you missed it, here is the video from this year’s Cookie Walk! There are more videos on our YouTube channel. Click on the link at the bottom of the page!
Continue ReadingNotes on the Notes – January 13, 2019
Baptism of Jesus This week’s scripture readings: Isaiah 43:1-7 Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 The first Sunday after Epiphany is when we read about the Baptism of Jesus. This event marks the start of Jesus’ public ministry – His emergence from a life of seeming obscurity into a life of growing popularity on account of His preaching, […]
Continue ReadingYour givings…did you know?
Did you know that there are two categories of givings to Windsor Park United Church? The first category is the General Fund. All monies given to the General Fund help support the life and work of Windsor Park United Church. This money goes to pay salaries, pay for utilities (aka “keep the lights/heat on!), pay […]
Continue ReadingNotes on the Notes – January 6, 2019
Epiphany This week’s scripture readings: Isaiah 60:1-6 Matthew 2: 1-12 This week’s music: “Will You Come and See the Light” (VU #96) This invitation in song is packed with striking metaphors and thought progressions. Brian Wren has called upon his experience working for Third World aid and development projects to write this hymn. He chose […]
Continue ReadingNotes on the Notes – December 30, 2018
First Sunday after Christmas This week’s scripture reading: Luke 2:39-52 This week’s music: “The First Nowell” (VU #91) “The first Nowell the angel did say was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay; in fields where they lay a-keeping their sheep on a cold winter’s night that was so deep. Nowell, Nowell, born is […]
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Notes on the Notes – December 24, 2018
Christmas Eve Tonight’s Scripture Readings: John 1:1-5 Isaiah 9:2-7 Luke 2:1-20 Tonight’s Music: “A Candle is Burning” (VU #6) “A candle is burning, a flame warm and bright, A candle of hope in December’s dark night. While angels sing blessing from heaven’s starry sky, Our hearts we prepare now for Jesus is nigh. A candle […]
Continue ReadingNotes on the Notes – December 23, 2018
Advent 4 This week’s theme: “Loving the unlovable” This week’s scripture readings: Micah 5:2-5a Luke 1:47-55 This week’s music: “See, Amid the Winter’s Snow” (VU #76) “See amid the winter’s snow, born for us on earth below, See, the tender Lamb appears, promised from eternal years. Hail, thou ever-blessed morn; Hail, redemption’s happy dawn; Sing […]
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Faith in Action – Sharing Christmas Cheer
Thank you to everyone who came out to add their voice as we shared some Christmas spirit at our caroling events this year at St. Boniface Hospital and Windsor Park Place!
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Faith in Action – Serving the Community
A big “thank you” to everyone who helped with our Thinking of You Baskets and Christmas Hampers this year! Your generosity with time, talent and treasure is much appreciated! *Remember to click on the photos to make them larger!
Continue ReadingLongest Night/Blue Christmas Service – December 19, 2018
A quiet service of contemplation and candlelight. *We have included the service in its entirety for those who are unable to be with us tonight. Opening Words Stay close to the cracks, to the broken places, where people struggle with the chaos and confusion of this time of the year, where people weep and cry […]
Continue ReadingNotes on the Notes – December 16, 2018
Advent 3 This week’s theme: Joy This week’s scripture readings: Isaiah 55 Luke 3:7-18 This week’s music: “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” “O come, O come, Emmanuel and ransom captive Israel, That mourns in lowly exile here until the Son of God appear. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel! O come, Thou […]
Continue ReadingNotes on the Notes – December 9, 2018
Advent 2 This week’s theme: Peace / White Gift Sunday This week’s scripture readings: Baruch 5:1-9 Luke 1:68-79 This week’s music: “O Little Town of Bethlehem” (VU #64) “O little town of Bethlehem, how still we see thee lie! Above thy deep and dreamless sleep the silent stars go by; Yet in thy dark streets […]
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Advent Events at WPUC!
Sunday, December 2nd 10:30 a.m. – First Sunday of Advent. Worship Service with Communion. Join us as each week as we celebrate “Advent Unwrapped!” 11:45 a.m. – Advent Kick-Off. A family event to celebrate the start of the season! Saturday, December 8th Packing and delivery of ‘Thinking of You’ baskets. Sunday, December 9th […]
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