On June 30th at Westminster Church in Barrie we had our 2nd annual Great Canadian Trivia Challenge! It was really fun. If you missed it, or just want to test yourself again, here are the...
Beginning in February 2019 a Special Growth Committee was struck by Session to support the mission of this growing church in order to maintain it’s momentum and continue to invite others to join us. The...
By Pastor Ruttan The world of parenting seems to be pretty topsy-turvy these days. There doesn’t seem to be much consensus other than a vague acknowledgment that we should love our kids and try to...
As announced on May 5th, there is a new governance structure that is being implemented at Westminster Church. Part of that process requires the election of four new elders to replace current elders on Session...
Westminster has a small groups program. We call them ‘Vine Groups.’ It’s ‘the place to go if you want to grow’! This short post is designed to help you think through whether or not you want...
Here are some helpful ways to think about it: 1. Membership means standing up in public worship and confirming (a) your faith in Jesus Christ and (b) your loyalty to the Christian faith as expressed...
This coming Sunday, February 24th, Rev. Patrick’s wife Allyson will deliver the third message in the “OVERDRAFT – WHEN TOO MUCH IS TOO MUCH” series. Allyson is not a stranger to us. She has been...
WE NEED YOUR HELP! Rev. Matthew has encouraged us to come together and help each other as a family of Christians. This is your opportunity to demonstrate faith in this Christian community. What can you...
On Sunday February 10th we will welcome Patrick Voo to our church as our teaching leader for the next 10 weeks while Pastor Ruttan is on Inter-Mission. Patrick is not a stranger to many of...
Today during my sermon I announced that I am stepping back from the church for ten weeks. For those of you who weren’t there, let me explain why and how it will work. But first,...