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Dec 2021
This year things are… different. And yet, God remains the same yesterday, today and forever. We rejoice in that and celebrate his unchanging love which has come to us in Jesus Christ! Update on Tuesday, December 21st: Under the most recent set of pandemic guidelines, it would have been permissible to hold outdoor religious services. However, in light of the Omicron variant, a desire to be cautious, and an increasing desire......
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The Christmas Story Re-Examined
This post is the text version of the podcast episode from ‘The Word at Westminster’ of the same title. To listen to that click here, or tune-in wherever you enjoy podcasts: iTunes (Apple), Spotify,...
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Advent & Christmas at Westminster 2021
“Yet in the dark streets shineth the everlasting… Light!” (O Little Town of Bethlehem) Here is a list of services, times, activities, and service opportunities with Westminster through Advent and Christmas 2021: SECOND SUNDAY...
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Thank you Westminster Family!
Thank you! Our Westminster Family has once again dug deep and come up with so much support for our Christmas Outreach Initiatives beginning on November 29th and continuing throughout Advent; Simcoe Muskoka Family Connexion...
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Why Christmas is difficult for so many people
At Christmas people are 100% happy all the time, right? Wrong. Despite the incessant jingle of bells and copious amounts of egg nog, Christmas is a tough time for a lot of people. And...
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An Advent & Christmas that is Meaningful [handout]
On December 2 and 9, we explored the idea of repentance. You’re right. In a world where many people buy into the idea that you should just do whatever makes you happy, repentance can...
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Nativity Drawing Project
We are inviting young people in our congregation to contribute a picture to our nativity drawing project, coordinated by Lesley Stott! Participants are invited to draw a picture based on a verse from the...
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Here’s what to expect for Advent & Christmas at Westminster
Advent and Christmas are special times for Christians. Advent is a Latin word that means “coming” and refers to the coming of Christ. And then Christmas is when we celebrate his birth. One of...
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Help sponsor a family of 6 and 2 youths this Christmas!
In coordination with the Simcoe Muskoka Family Connexions Holiday Program, Westminster is sponsoring a local family in need, and two separate youths for Christmas. What a great way to help and serve! Background We...
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Six Big Christmas Questions–for skeptics, believers, and those who are just not sure
There are a lot of questions that come up at Christmas like: Was Jesus actually born on December 25? What does it matter that Mary was a virgin? Are there historical conflicts in the...
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