Outreach
“Thank You” from your Outreach Council
A couple of notes from Gwen and the Outreach council: “One of the most beautiful sights of the holidays was our Mitten Tree! It’s branches were adorned with a rainbow of donations from many creative, generous helpers. The (100+) touques, gloves, scarves, socks, neck warmers, and mittens that you so kindly made or purchased will […]
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Calendar of Events for Christmas 2017
Sunday, December 3rd 10:30 a.m. First Sunday of Advent – Communion Service 6:30 p.m. Advent Kick-off – Bonfire and Carol Singing Indoor and outdoor singing with hot chocolate, cookie decorating and stories. Bring your family, friends and neighbours! Saturday, December 9th Packing and delivery of Thinking of You baskets Still needing donations of individual hot […]
Continue ReadingHurricane Relief
The United Church of Canada is accepting donations for Hurricane Irma relief. Please click the link below to connect to the website for the United Church of Canada: http://www.united-church.ca/hurricane-irma
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It’s Back to School Time!
At WPUC we are once again collecting NEW/UNUSED school supplies for students who need a little extra help as they head back to school! The list of school supplies we are looking for: Schools Top 10 Donation List Duotangs – 3 prong Packages of looseleaf Pencils Student scissors Crayola crayons Crayola markers – thick […]
Continue ReadingExtreme Hunger Appeal
Extreme Hunger Appeal Millions of people at risk of starvation in parts of Africa and the Middle East. Donate Now The United Church of Canada is launching an Extreme Hunger Appeal as the humanitarian crisis in Kenya, Nigeria, Somalia, South Sudan, and Yemen reaches grave levels. Starvation and extreme hunger are rapidly reaching a scale […]
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The Journey to Reconciliation
Week One – On March 8, under the guidance of Elder and former United Church Moderator, the Right Reverend Stan McKay, we will be introduced to The Seven Sacred Teachings, the Circle of Life philosophy, and the All My Relations teaching. Week Two – On March 15 we will learn about Treaty as Covenant, with […]
Continue ReadingColdest Night Event – Support your team by donating!
It’s cold out there!! And on February 25th, we’re going to do something about it! Together with thousands of Canadians across the country, your team, WPUC Walkers, will be walking in the Coldest Night of the Year, raising much-needed funds for RaY, a local charity that supports and serves the hungry, homeless, and hurting in the West […]
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St. Boniface Street Links
St. Boniface Street Links is looking for supplies for their Winter Bags. Items can be dropped off at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church at 930 Winakwa Road on Wed. or Thurs. from 1:30 -4:30 p.m. or call 204-256-8712 to make other arrangements. Please note that items can be gently used. Items needed: Sleeping bags Blankets […]
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We are now collecting food for West Broadway Community Ministry’s emergency food cupboard. The Worship and Outreach Councils are asking for donations of non-perishable food to be brought in on Thanksgiving Sunday (Oct. 9). Do you have any decorations that we could use on Thanksgiving Sunday? Bring them in for our Thanksgiving display! Our Membership […]
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Support our own WPUC Walkers as they “Walk a Mile in My Shoes” in support of West Broadway
“Walk a Mile in My Shoes” will take place Saturday, October 1st and is an educational event as well as a fundraiser. It has been said that to understand someone, you must walk a mile in their shoes. This event is designed to give participants a snapshot of what it’s like to live in poverty, […]
Continue ReadingPaulette’s Trip to Ghana
For those of you who don’t know me, my name is Paulette Cote, and I have been a member of WPUC since 2000, when I arrived to see what this community was all about and what was available for children’s programming. That first Sunday I was tapped on the shoulder by Linda Will, was asked […]
Continue ReadingSyrian Refugee Families – How you can help!
We have been invited to help sponsor 8 Syrian refugees who already have family in Winnipeg. If you would like to be part of a team to help co-ordinate their sponsorship and settlement in Winnipeg, please call the church office at 204-256-8792.
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Food Needed!
West Broadway is in need of the following items: Canned meats Canned fish Canned soups Beans Spaghetti sauce (sauce only) Kraft dinner If anyone can help out within the next few days with any of these items, it would be greatly appreciated! Items can be left in the WEST BROADWAY box in the front foyer […]
Continue ReadingUnited Church of Canada Syrian Refuge Appeal
The United Church of Canada is deeply concerned for the more than 11 million people who are now internal or external refugees, displaced by the fighting in Syria. As the numbers of refugees increase, the United Church has been asked to help. On September 5, 2013, the church launched an emergency appeal for donations that […]
Continue ReadingCaroling at St. Boniface Hospital
A big THANK YOU to all of the WPUC Carolers who came out to bring some Christmas cheer to the patients and visitors at St. Boniface Hospital! *Double-click on the photos to enlarge.
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