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Mar 2019
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 in the Apostles’ Creed Many of us were baptised as babies. (If you weren’t, becoming a member of a church as an adult is when you would normally be baptized. If this applies to......
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Welcome Allyson Voo!
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...
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Time & Talents Survey
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...
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Welcome Patrick (& Allyson) Voo!
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...
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Why I’m stepping back for 10 weeks
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...
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Yes! We want to be a caring church community
Yes! We want to be a Caring Church Community By Kim Sanderson, Coordinator of Congregational Life You know how Pastor Ruttan is always saying that “God is love” (1 John 4:8) and calls us...
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The day you discover the pastor isn’t perfect
I know it’s a suspicious title for a blog. I don’t mean to be alarmist. And don’t worry. I haven’t been charged with anything or put in jail! The reason I write this is...
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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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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...
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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...
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