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Human trafficking — My interview with a volunteer engaged in the fight
A lot of people think slavery is a thing of the past. But it’s not. It’s a thing of the present. But before I go on, let’s back up a bit. Last year I kept...
Westminster
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Giving your kids the best without giving them “the best”
Life can get complicated. And expensive! If you have kids, you know there are infinite ways to spend money on them. To quote The Grinch Who Stole Christmas, “Pop guns! And bicycles! Roller skates! Drums! Checkerboards!...
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The Great Canadian Trivia Challenge
On July 1 (Canada Day) at Westminster Church in Barrie we had The Great Canadian Trivia Challenge. The winner won a special Tim Horton’s prize pack! (Of course that was the prize – how could...
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Physical health is a spiritual matter – June’s Orange Idea
Westminster’s “Orange Idea” is a monthly, family-friendly, 1-page resource to help you live out your faith at home. But what is “Orange,” you might ask? As Julie and Matthew explained, it’s not just a colour—it’s...
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Presbytery Visitation Report
[Explanation: About every 5 years a “visitation team” from the Presbytery of Barrie visits Westminster to inquire about the well-being of the congregation. The “presbytery” is our overseeing body. What follows is their report from...
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What Members Promise at Westminster
This June we’re hosting a New Members Gatherings at Westminster. This usually happens a few times a year and is a meaningful experience. So we thought we’d use this post to let everyone know two...
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Be a Caretaker of Creation – May’s Orange Idea
Westminster’s “Orange Idea” is a monthly, family-friendly, 1-page resource to help you live out your faith at home. But what is “Orange,” you might ask? As Julie and Matthew explained, it’s not just a colour—it’s a...
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Is there evidence for the resurrection?
Alright, put on your seat belts, we’re going on a bit of a journey! 1 Corinthians 15:16-18 was written by the apostle Paul in the mid-50’s after the resurrection to a group of struggling Christians...
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Discover and Develop your Talent – April’s Orange Idea
Westminster’s “Orange Idea” is a monthly, family-friendly, 1-page resource to help you live out your faith at home. But what is “Orange,” you might ask? As Julie and Matthew explained, it’s not just a colour—it’s a...
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From a Magical Bunny to a Bloody Cross — 6 Common Q & A’s about Easter
What do a magical bunny, chocolate, a bloody cross, and an empty tomb all have in common? They all make an appearance on Easter weekend. Since I often get asked a bunch of questions related...