Archives: October 2017 - Westworth United Church

Reforming our Faith and Action

Loraine MacKenzie Shepherd                                               Oct. 29, 2017 Psalm 46, Romans 3:21-25a, 28 The world was in turmoil. Conflict was breaking out everywhere. Political leaders jostled for power at the expense of the people. Such was King David’s world. David was one of the leaders who frequently went into battle, sometimes losing, sometimes winning, always at the …Read more

Luncheon and Bazaar 2017

Some pictures from our 2017 Luncheon and Bazaar. Thank you to the volunteers and everyone who attended.

The Dance of Faith

Loraine MacKenzie Shepherd                                                  March 26, 2017 John 9:1-41   Three important theological conversations, within the space of one week, just happened at Westworth. The first was a presentation that Rev. Eleanor Geib gave at ACES. For those of you who don’t know, ACES is a monthly gathering of seniors over a bag lunch, with desserts & …Read more

Lunch and Bazaar

The Westworth United Church Luncheon and Bazaar will be on Saturday, October 28 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at 1750 Grosvenor Avenue (at Lanakr) Join us for home Baking (baked goods and preserves), China Cabinet (great gifts & additions for your table), Treasure Table (what treasure will you find?), Art, and Crafters in our …Read more

Thanksgiving Making Memories

Loraine MacKenzie Shepherd                                                               Oct. 8, 2017 II Corinthians 9:6-15   May the words of my mouth and the meditations of our hearts be acceptable to you, our God. How many here believe in karma? A few weeks ago, Allan McKay and I were meeting with some Buddhist leaders to plan next year’s Buddhist-Christian Lenten Study. …Read more

Messy Church: 3Ms

Join us for Messy Church on Friday, October 20 form 6:30 PM to 8:30 for an evening of three Ms: A history of Music in the church, a demonstration of Eastern Movement and a Meal of Taco in a Bag. (Veggie alternative available.) Adult cafe with tea, coffee, dessert and conversation. Please sign up on …Read more

Kneeling in Protest and in Praise

Loraine MacKenzie Shepherd,                                                                 Oct. 1, 2017 Philippians 2:1-13 May the words of my mouth and the meditations of our hearts be acceptable to you, our God. When I was recovering from my car accident in 2006, the doctor asked what I did for a living. When he found out that I was a minister, he …Read more