As the school year draws to a close so does our junior youth program and this year we are closing out the year with an awesome final event of two laser tag games at X-Play! All grades 4-8 are invited to join this event from 1:45p-3:15p on June 3rd at X-Play! Please RSVP to Julie Cunha. It will be a great event!
This year our Strawberry Supper will be on June 23rd at 5pm at the church. Tickets are $15 for adults, and youth and kids 12 and under are free! Tickets will be available starting June 3rd. You can get them in the Church office from Wednesday to Friday from 9am to noon, or after Sunday services in the Fellowship Hall. The menu will be rotisserie chicken, salads (including potato salad, pasta salad and garden salad), fresh buns and of course the strawberry shortcake! Please mark your calendars for this evening of fellowship and food. :)
Our fun annual golf tournament will be on Saturday, September 22nd at Innisbrook Golf Course. We have some great silent auction items lined up already including a Dave Beckett print valued at over $200.00 donated by Madison County Coffee, a Trudy Faber Oil Painting, a golf bag and 4 tickets for the Barrie Colts New Years eve game, just to mention a few donations on the silent auction table. For our golfers you will receive a 1st tee gift bag, your green fees with cart and a great dinner at Innisbrook, all for $100 per person. If you would like to join us for dinner the cost is $30 per person we ask all golfers to arrive at Innisbrook Golf (211 Lockhart Rd Barrie), no later than 1:15 pm to get registered and to get set up on your cart. There is a sign up sheet in the foyer that will remain up until noon on Sunday, September 16th. Join in!
High-Q is a high school study from 3 to 4pm on Tuesdays at Westminster. The timing coincides with the end of the school day at Eastview Secondary School. (Westminster is a short walk from Eastview -- students can travel south down Nelson then east along Steel. It takes a little under 10 minutes to walk.) We'll meet in the main-level Library, a bright room right at the front door. The time will be led by Pastor Ruttan. The name "High-Q" comes from what it is about. Yes, it's a bit of a word play on "IQ" because high school students will be respected as thinking adults. More specifically, it's a HIGH school-aged study which is based on the Questions of students themselves, the Bible, and apologetics (understanding/explaining the faith). Plus, there will be (good) snacks! At each gathering, Pastor Ruttan will explain what it's about, and students will be invited to submit questions through an anonymous box system. That will determine what we'll talk about the next week. If you have any questions please speak with Rev. Ruttan. You can get in touch with the form below.
On Sunday, November 25 from 6:30 to 7:30pm in the Fellowship Hall we are hosting a ‘New or Newish to Westminster Evening.’ It’s an evening of coffee, juice and snacks to help people who feel they are new or “newish” to the congregation to learn more about the church, how it works, and the different ministries and programs. There area lot of new faces around the church. Maybe you're one of them! It will be a friendly and informative evening led by Kim Sanderson, our Coordinator of Congregational Life, and Pastor Ruttan. There will be a short presentation and a time for some Q and A’s. Consider yourself invited!
All are most welcome to join us and to bring their friends for February's Adult Social Club gathering. This month’s restaurant choice was provided by many folks: Friday Feb. 8, 6:30PM for dinner at Barrie Legion 147 - 410 St. Vincent St., Barrie, Ontario L4M 4A6. Call 705 728 1412 and speak to Bonnie The reservation is in the name of 'Westminster'. Please contact Gayle Atkinson by phone or text (705 627 9790) or speak to David Halloway no later than Wednesday Feb 6 at noon, if you would like to participate. Please call the restaurant after this deadline. Let's enjoy some good conversation and food together.
Let's go skating! You're invited to join your church family for a congregation-wide, all-ages skating event! It's just great to get together and enjoy life, isn't it? We've rented the ice at Eastview Arena at 453 Grove Street East on Friday, February 15th from 6 to 7pm. So it's free for you! We'll skate, have some snacks and hot chocolate, and just enjoy each other's company! No need to RSVP, just show up! Oh, and bring your skates -- and, if you're under 10, a helmet. :)
Come join us on Friday, March 1st for a Movie Night at Westminster Church! In partnership with Life 100.3FM, we're showing "EXTRAORDINARY" - based on a true marriage story of an ultra-marathon runner and college professor David Horton, his wife, Nancy, and their attempt to finish their marriage race well. It shows on Friday, March 1st at 7pm. The doors will open at 6:30pm. There will be snacks and refreshments available from our hosts, the Jr Youth Group. Admission taken at the door: $5 for adults, $2 for children 12 and under. We hope you join us for the inspiring movie! Here's the movie trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8DiFm9n8qVc&feature=youtu.be
All are most welcome to join us and to bring their friends to this month's gathering being held on the second Friday this month because of our Extraordinary Movie Night at the church on March 1st. This month's restaurant choice was provided by many folks. Join us Friday, March. 8th, at 6:30PM for dinner at Applebees Restuarant, 326 Bayfield St, 705-739-8597 The reservation is in the name of 'Westminster'. Please contact David or Linda Holloway at 705-722-4032 no later than Wednesday March 6 at noon, if you would like to participate. Please call the restaurant after this deadline to make any changes. Fun, Fellowship and Food - let's enjoy together!
Join us for our fifth annual golf tournament at Innisbrook Golf Course! This event is a great way to support our church while spending time with your family & friends. We play a "best ball" game that allows for everyone from beginner to experienced to enjoy the game. We will begin registration at 1pm and golfers will start going out at 1:57. Following our golf game we will enjoy fellowship in the clubhouse while viewing and bidding on some great silent auction prizes. Reception, Dinner and Silent Auction to follow the golf in the Innisbrook clubhouse at 7pm. TICKETS - $100.00 FOR GOLF, $30.00 FOR DINNER ONLY Tickets available at the church office.