Westminster Loving God & Neighbour

For the past 5 years the youth groups at Westminster have encouraged the congregation to support, learn more and share about the Coldest Night of the Year Walk for Youth Haven. Youth Haven is the Shelter and Services that provide a safe living space, safe schooling and transitional support to youths ages 16 - 24 across Simcoe Muskoka. This year the walk is being held virtually so families can walk together on a night of their choosing though we recommend Saturday February 20th.  Although this is a virtual walk Julie Cunha would love to host a ZOOM kick off on Saturday February 20th at 4:00 p.m. for all who are planning to walk! If you are interested in joining the team please follow the link below and email Julie (julie@westminsterpc.ca) to be added to the ZOOM Kick Off! If you would like to join or donate to the WestminsterWalkers please follow this link, and don't forget to share photos of your family in their toques and on your walk!

In February 2021 we join Fight4Freedom and their FabFeb campaign, raising awareness and funds in the battle against human trafficking (modern slavery). Everyone is created in God's image. Our team is called ‘Westminster Church.’ You are invited to become a team member, or learn more, or donate (our goal is $500), or wear red boldly. Join the Westminster Church team here. We can participate by wearing red ribbons, bold lipstick or bowties and posting a bold-fabulous-you on social media to raise funds and awareness. Being bold gives us an opportunity to share about the very real problem of human trafficking and invite others to join us in advocating with Fight4Freedom to end trafficking together.

Worshiping God is what Jesus wants and what we love to do! We do so on Sunday, February 21 at 10:01am EST via YouTube. We will sing, pray, and continue our journey through the Gospel of Luke. Isn't it great to hear about people's favourite hymns and sing them? And isn't it encouraging to hear each other talk about faith in the Can I Get A Withness segment? We'll continue with those, enjoy a new faith-at-home focus, and recognize Julie Cunha's new expanded role. Plus, we'll have our first Kahoot! (Just download the app). The annual meeting to receive and approve the 2021 budget is after the service at 11:30am via zoom. Services are found online only and you can watch here.

We are in the season of Lent, and on Sunday we honour our Creator and Saviour who makes all things new! Join in at 10:01am EST online. We lift our voices, bow in prayer, and centre our hearts and minds on God's word. We continue our journey with Luke 14:25-35, are blessed by a new favourite hymn submission and a "Can I get a Withness?" entry. We will learn of a Lent-themed faith-at-home focus and hear about our Kahoot winner! Join Us Live on Sundays https://westminsterpc.ca/youtube-stream/  

We apologize for the technical difficulties during last Sunday's service. We think it's been resolved. We return to worship this Sunday, March 7th at 10:01am EST. However, it will be different. In fact, a new first. The service will be recorded in different parts of the building. In fact, we're pretty sure that you'll see places you haven't even been before. Through it all we will praise the Lord, learn from his word, sing and pray, celebrate Communion (bring your bread and wine or juice) and have some fun too. It will be available on our YouTube channel starting at 9:45am. Find us online only Youtube Live Stream

"Stand firm, and you will win life." Those are Jesus' words in Luke 21:19 and they relate to the destruction of the Jerusalem temple, but also the end times which Pastor Ruttan will preach about. We will sing in praise, pray, hear another 'Can I Get A Withness?' submission, learn about a new faith-at-home focus, and be uplifted and encouraged for this challenging journey! Tune in to the live-stream at 10:01am EST. Join us online only  Youtube Live Stream

This Sunday we welcome Pastor Patrick Voo, we will be happy to introduce our new Small Groups and Home Church coordinator. They will be a strong, knowledgeable and Spirit-filled addition to our team at Westminster! Do you ever think to yourself, "what has God done for me lately?"  Be honest!  Aside from the fact that it feels like we're living in especially challenging times where everyday forces us to face a 'new normal', it's easy to feel a disconnect from the goodness of God.  This weekend we're continuing to journey through the life of Jesus according to Luke, and we'll look at a seemingly random encounter in Luke 17:11 ... but what came about was a complete "Gratitude Shift". To get you started on what this kind of 'gratitude shift' means, why not click and watch this little video clip? Join us online only  Youtube Live Stream

This Sunday we begin holy week with Palm Sunday! On March 28th let's worship online at 10:01am. We will sing songs of Jesus' kingship, pray, learn from God's word, and hear a favourite hymn and a new faith-at-home focus. Why not make your own palm branch for the service? Join us online only  Youtube Live Stream

Join us online as we virtually enter the upper room, take communion together and move through the final meal, betrayal and arrest of Jesus. This service will be available pre-recorded and available on Thursday April 1st after 6:00 p.m. The one-page handout that Pastor Ruttan mentions about discussing the meaning of Communion with children can be accessed here. You can find it on our YouTube page here.

Join us live on YouTube for an online only Good Friday service. Tune in at 10:01 a.m. live on YouTube.