Author Archive: Laura
Community Need – Help our Northern Neighbours!
Did you know that many children in Canada’s northern communities go to bed hungry due to the high cost of food? No one should have to pay $28.00 for a head of cabbage, or $104.99 for a 24-bottle flat of water, especially not in Canada! Westgrove School’s Youth in Action group (students in Grades 4-6) […]
Continue ReadingNotes on the Notes – March 8, 2015 – Lent 3
This week’s theme: Which Way is Up? This week’s scripture readings: John 2:13-22 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+2%3A13-22&version=NIV 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Corinthians+1%3A18-25&version=MSG This week’s music: “I Saw the Rich Ones” (MV #127) “I saw the rich ones, I saw what they gave; the widow who offered two pennies she’d saved; and I saw she was smiling and I knew […]
Continue ReadingYouth Group at the Movies
The Youth Group is looking at attending “Insurgent” (the second movie of the Divergent Trilogy) on opening weekend March 21st. If you are interested please contact Patrick (wpucrev2@mymts.net) so we know how many will be attending!
Continue ReadingNotes on the Notes – March 1, 2015 – Lent 2
This week’s theme: God of ALL people This week’s scripture reading: Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16 This week’s music: “Let My Spirit Always Sing” (MV 83) “Let my spirit always sing, though my heart be wintering, Though the season of despair give no sign that you are there, God to whom my days belong, let there […]
Continue ReadingCommunity Event – 21st Annual Interfaith Model Passover Seder
When: March 10, 2015, 6-9 p.m. Where: Congregation Saarey Zedek, 561 Wellington Crescent A special evening of Interfaith and intercultural awareness featuring a visit to the synagogue’s sanctuary, an overview of this Jewish holiday’s unique customs, prayers and songs as well as traditional Passover Meal in a Seder setting. Seder conducted by Rabbi Alan Green. […]
Continue ReadingLenten Study Opportunity – Westworth United
Westworth United Church is inviting you to their Lenten study – Aboriginal Teachings and the United Church – led by the Very Rev. Stan McKay, Cree elder and former moderator of the United Church. Sessions will be held on Wednesday evenings from 7-9 p.m. Feb. 25 – Meditations on the Seven Sacred Teachings March 4 […]
Continue ReadingFood Needed!!
Our Food Bank at the church is in need of replenishing. Items needed are: Cereal Juice boxes Peanut butter Canned meats and fish Pasta and rice Canned fruit and vegetables Beans and soups Please leave donations in the upstairs kitchen. Thank you!
Continue ReadingUnited Church On-line Lenten Study
Moderator Gary Paterson invites you to join us for the “Longing for Home” Lenten group on Facebook, featuring video reflections on the lectionary and hosted conversations with a variety of leaders from the United Church and beyond. The Lenten study begins February 16, 2015—the Monday before Ash Wednesday—and runs through Easter. Join any time!
Continue ReadingNotes on the Notes – February 22, 2015 – Lent 1
This week’s readings: Genesis 9:8-17, Mark 1:9-15 This week’s music: “Creator God, You Gave us Life” (MV#27) “Creator God you gave us life, your image formed within our souls, yet through the mist of time and space, we search for that which makes us whole. In every flower […]
Continue ReadingResource links for Sharon’s sermon – Feb. 15, 2015
Listen to the Shelagh Rodgers interview with Bruce Cockburn about his memoir “Rumours of Glory.” http://www.cbc.ca/player/Radio/The+Next+Chapter/ID/2610098633/ Watch Bruce Cockburn singing the song “Rumours of Glory.”
Continue ReadingAnnual Reports and Annual Meeting
Copies of the 2014 Annual Reports are on on the counter at the back of the sanctuary along with the remaining Tax Receipts. The Annual Congregational Meeting will be on Sunday, February 22nd after worship. The meeting is open to all members and adherents of Windsor Park United Church. Come out and let your voice […]
Continue ReadingNotes on the Notes – February 15, 2015
This week’s theme: Transfiguration Sunday/It’s all about Jesus This week’s scripture:2 Corinthians 4: 3-6, Mark 9: 2-9 This week’s music: “Jesus Came, A Child Like Me” (VU #583) “Jesus came, a child like me, so the face of God I’ll see, God is not left far away, God is with us every day. Jesus came […]
Continue ReadingNotes on the Notes – February 8, 2015
This week’s theme: God’s Resume This week’s scripture readings: Isaiah 40:21-31, Mark 1:29-39 This week’s music: “Like a Rock” (MV #92) “Like a rock, like a rock, God is under our feet. Like the starry night sky God is over our head. Like the sun on the horizon God is ever before. Like the river […]
Continue ReadingHamper update
Your Outreach Council would like to thank everyone for the overwhelming support of the Christmas Hamper project. Because of your generosity, 20 hampers were delivered to families in the community. Your gifts of time, presents for the families, and financial contributions helped us exceed our goals. Your donations ($2002.00) allowed us to purchase all of […]
Continue ReadingTax Receipts now available
The Trustees will be handing out the Tax Receipts for 2014! Help us save the postage by stopping by the table in the lobby on Sunday to pick-up your receipt.
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