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Adult Choir and Music Rehearsal

Westminster 170 Steel Street, Barrie, Ontario, Canada

On Thursday evenings our Adult Choir, known as the ‘Westminster Singers’, along with any musicians joining us, gather in the sanctuary of the church with our Music Director, Nena LaMarre, to rehearse the music for that coming Sunday. All are welcome. If you have questions or are interested in joining, please contact Nena at play88rogerscom. ***Please note that these events auto-populate and will not likely reflect cancellations. Nena will be in touch if any changes arise. If it is your first time attending, please be in touch with Nena to confirm that the event is still running.

Sunday Service – Oct. 8, 2023

Westminster 170 Steel Street, Barrie, Ontario, Canada

Sunday, October 8th is Thanksgiving Sunday! The Communion table will have the fruit of the season, and we will gather to sing, pray and learn as Jesus’ people. We will also hold a drive for the Barrie Food Bank. If able, please contribute! Pastor Ruttan will return to the current teaching series, “The beginning is nigh.” The text will be 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12, and the focus will be on what we're for, not just what we're against as Jesus' people. There will be dedicated teachers to provide Sunday School and faithful helpers in the nursery. We will have treats, drinks and fellowship after the service.

Sunday Service – Oct. 22, 2023

Westminster 170 Steel Street, Barrie, Ontario, Canada

This Sunday we welcome Teen Challenge! They operate drug addiction rehabilitation programs, for adults 18+, with centres located in Alberta, Atlantic Canada, Saskatchewan and Ontario. They offer help and hope to those struggling with alcoholism and/or addiction to other drugs. Those in addiction, their family and friends, begin their restoration at Teen Challenge. The service, therefore, will look a bit different. It will mostly consist of songs and testimonies from individuals who have been positively impacted by the program. We will have Sunday School and nursery care. And remember that we will have the special Soup and a Bun and Grilled Cheese lunch after the service! SPECIAL NOTE: Please note that it will be in-person only this Sunday. The live-stream will return on October 29th. A computer needs to be replaced and some software needs to be updated.

Wed. Afternoon Vine Group (at Westminster)

Westminster 170 Steel Street, Barrie, Ontario, Canada

General Message about Vine Groups: Vine Groups meet once weekly to discuss the sermon message with questions that prompt discussion and fellowship among those who attend. We currently have a few different time slots to choose from. You can view the current schedule by viewing the upcoming events for the week. Our small groups coordinator, Michelle Boston leads our online group via Zoom on Monday evenings and all other groups are led by church members, in-person at the church. If you would like additional information or would like to join a group discussion one evening, please contact Michelle Boston at mishkagirl3gmailcom or call the church office at 705-728-0541. We encourage all members to try out Vine; Dive deeper into God's word while enjoying fellowship with your brothers and sisters in Christ. Vine sessions usually run in 8 week segments with breaks in between, including a full summer break from June to September. For current start and end dates, please be in touch with Michelle Boston, but keep in mind that we encourage you to join in at any time. ***Please note that these events auto-populate weekly, so please stay connected with your group leader for cancellations and updates as they may not be reflected here.

Sunday Service – Nov.12, 2023

Westminster 170 Steel Street, Barrie, Ontario, Canada

On November 12th we gather at 10:01am to worship our God of majesty, love, hope and holiness. Pastor Ruttan will lead our service, but has asked Jeff Walther to share the sermon (since Pastor Ruttan was away most of the week). The theme is "whatever." When we hear that word we can think of a dismissive 'who cares' attitude. But Paul uses it in several times in Philippians 4 to direct our attention to good and godly things. We should think about "whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely..." It is a message meant to encourage us to fill our minds with good things, which is especially important when there is so much negativity around us. We will sing praises to God, pray together, and build each other up. We will have Sunday School and nursery care, provided by caring brothers and sisters in Christ. After the service, Pastor Ruttan will be available to pray with you at the front of the sanctuary if you would like.

Sunday Service – Nov.19. 2023

Westminster 170 Steel Street, Barrie, Ontario, Canada

On November 19th we gather to worship the Lord of grace! Pastor Ruttan will continue with our series called “The beginning is nigh” and start our look at 2nd Thessalonians. Paul discusses the seriousness of being shut out from God’s presence. This is also a teaching moment about how, in this life, we are encased in grace when we are IN his presence. We will sing songs of praise, pray together, be blessed by Sunday School ministry and nursery care, and enjoy fellowship as God’s people. The service begins at 10:01am.

Sunday Service – Nov. 26th – We Welcome William Min! – Our new Coordinator of Youth and Outreach

Westminster 170 Steel Street, Barrie, Ontario, Canada

This coming Sunday is a big day. We welcome our new full-time Coordinator of Youth and Outreach, William Min! We also welcome his wife Tori, and his four boys—Abel, Aiden, Ewan and Ebenezer! We will get to know William a bit more during the service, and pray for him and for his ministry. We will sing, pray and celebrate. After the service we will have our much-enjoyed Soup and a Bun Lunch… as well as some cake! There will be Sunday School provided by gracious, helpful teachers, and loving nursery care. Let’s honour the Lord together. The service begins at 10:01am.

Christmas Bazaar and Luncheon – Sat.Dec.2, 2023

Westminster 170 Steel Street, Barrie, Ontario, Canada

Join us Saturday December 2nd for our Annual Christmas Bazaar and Luncheon! Get into the holiday spirit while you browse our vendors, eat a delicious lunch, sip on a hot chocolate and even participate in our silent auction! All proceeds will go toward our church missions and ministry. We were blessed to have our own Jeff Walther voice the radio ad for Life 100.3 for the Bazaar, which you can listen to by clicking here. We look forward to seeing and yours at the Annual Westminster Christmas Bazaar and Luncheon!

Sunday Service – Dec.3, 2023

Westminster 170 Steel Street, Barrie, Ontario, Canada

Advent begins! This is the four-week period leading up to Christmas. Advent means “coming,” and refers to the coming of Christ—not only at Christmas, but for his return. It is a season of anticipation and preparation. We will light the candle of hope, be blessed by special music, and celebrate the Sacrament of Communion. (See separate announcement for our procedure.) The teaching will be the second last instalment of the ‘Beginning is Nigh’ series. 2nd Thessalonians 2 is a dramatic chapter: Paul discusses ‘the rebellion,’ the ‘man of lawlessness,’ and standing firm as we await Jesus’ return. It is a text which is perfectly on-point for Advent. There will be Sunday School provided by thoughtful, helpful teachers, and loving nursery care. Let’s honour the Lord together. The service begins at 10:01am.  

Celebration of Life for Jack Hunt

Westminster 170 Steel Street, Barrie, Ontario, Canada

Jack Hunt (the father of Kathy Hunt) passed away at RVH on November 16th. We will have a memorial service for Jack on Saturday, December 9th at 2pm at Westminster. Please pray for Kathy, her sister Laura, and their families as they navigate this difficult time. Although we are sad because of Jack's death, we rejoice that he is now with the Lord. Thanks be to God who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ! (1 Corinthians 15:57) If you are unable to attend in person, you can watch the live stream by clicking here.