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Sep 2019
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 to be a part of a Vine Group for our Fall 2019 session. Starting the week of September 22, 2019, groups will begin to meet throughout the week. They’re designed to help you grow......
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Becoming an Elder
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...
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Becoming a Westminster Member
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...
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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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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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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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Invite a Friend or Neighbour to Celebrate Jesus’ Birth – December’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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23 Ideas To Colour Your Christmas with Service
On November 26 and December 3 at Westminster we’re having a 2-part mini teaching series called “A Servant Christmas: How the birth of a Servant Saviour can make your Christmas more meaningful.” [You can...
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