Archives: April 2019 - Westworth United Church
A Commissioning of Discernment
Loraine MacKenzie Shepherd April 28, 2019 John 20:19-23 (24-31) May words of my mouth and the mediations of our hearts be acceptable to you, our God. This has been quite the week! Once again, countless volunteers have stepped up to the plate to make the rummage sale another success. And other volunteers helped in …Read more
Rummage Sale A Success
The 2019 edition of the Rummage Sale was a huge success, with people lined up around the church on Friday evening. Thank you to everyone who donated and all the volunteers.
Prayer Vigil Cancelled
In response to the Winnipeg Police news release of Wednesday, April 24, and in consultation with members of the Jewish Community, Westworth United Church has decided to cancel its Interfaith Prayer Vigil for Thursday, April 25. As the Winnipeg Police have stated, “Hate-related crime is one of the most heinous acts we encounter as a …Read more
Living Christ
Loraine MacKenzie Shepherd April 21, 2019 John 20:1-18 May the words of my mouth and the mediations of our hearts be acceptable to you, our God. Over two millennia ago, something happened in the Garden of Gethsemane that profoundly altered the world. We have differing first-hand accounts and …Read more
Interfaith Prayer Vigil
An Interfaith Prayer Vigil in support of the Jewish Community in light of the antisemitic violence at the BerMax Caffé & Bistro will be held on Thursday, April 25, 6:30-7:30 pm at Westworth United Church, 1750 Grosvenor Ave. On April 18, the eve of the Jewish celebration of Passover, antisemitic violence was directed at people …Read more
Easter Sunday April 21st bulletin
Westworth United Church 1750 Grosvenor Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba on Treaty One Territory in the heart of the Métis Nation Easter Sunday: April 21, 2019 We Gather to Worship Brass Quintet “Thine is the Glory” G.F. Handel “My Spirit be Joyful” J.S. Bach “Canzona #1” P. Peuerl “Greensleeves” …Read more
Rummage Sale
The ever-popular rummage sale at Westworth United Church 1750 Grosvenor Avenue takes place Friday, April 26th 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm and Saturday, April 27 9:00 am – Noon. Wide range of household items, toys, books, craft supplies, furniture, pictures, and all types of clothing. Reasonable pricing.
I am About to do a New Thing
Loraine MacKenzie Shepherd April 7, 2019 Isaiah 43:16-21 May the words of my mouth and the meditations of our hearts be acceptable to you, our God. It is difficult to hang onto hope when our world seems so hopeless. Some in this congregation have said that they come here …Read more
Holy Week Services
Maundy Thursday, April 18th – Communion Meal of Remembrance (please sign up in narthex) 6-7 p.m.; brief Contemplative Communion Service 8:30 p.m. Good Friday, April 19th – Joint service at St. Andrew’s River Heights United Church (255 Oak Street) at 11:00 a.m. The Story of the Crucifixion through the Seven Sacred Indigenous Teachings. Flute, organ, …Read more
