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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
Ecumenical Ash Wednesday Taizé Service
Come to a quiet, reflective evening of chants in four part harmony accompanied by flute and piano, silent meditation on scripture, prayer candles and anointing of ashes. Service takes place at Westworth United Church, 1750 Grosvenor Avenue on Wednesday, March 6 at 7:30 pm.
Interfaith Dialogue on Truth and Reconciliation
Westworth United Church is sponsoring an interfaith dialogue on Truth and Reconciliation. A series of four sessions will bring together First Nations Elders and representatives of various faith communities to discuss: What type of healing do we each need? What faith-based skills & techniques will help us address truth and reconciliation? How does our faith …Read more
Community Potluck
Friday, January 18, 6:30pm to 8:30 pm at Westworth United Church House still full of Xmas cookies and chocolate? Freezer still full of too much holiday food? Let us help you with that, bring it to our Community Pot Luck and share with us. Contact Maggie Barnett at 204-489-6974 ext. 23 email-churchschool@westworth.ca for more information.
Leftover Loving
Loraine MacKenzie Shepherd Nov 4, 2018 Mark 12:28-34 What is the heart of the Christian faith? In a one-liner nutshell, what would you say to someone who knows nothing about Christianity what it is all …Read more
Luncheon and Bazaar 2018
Next Saturday October 27th is the BIG day! The annual Luncheon and Bazaar will be held between 11 am and 2 pm here at Westworth. Have you invited all your family, friends, and neighbours yet? We are looking forward to seeing and greeting everyone there! If you wish to make a contribution to the Home …Read more
Hildegard of Bingen Pilgrimage
Loraine will offer a mini pilgrimage Tuesday, Oct. 23, 7-9 pm, based on her recent Hildegard of Bingen Pilgrimage in Germany. Various rooms at Westworth will be set up on different themes relating to Hildegard’s Gregorian music, cosmic visions, herbal medicine, and prophetic verve. Come promptly at 7:00 pm and Loraine will lead the group …Read more
De-Escalation Workshop
In response to the recent shifts in public displays of aggression, the Westworth United Church Outreach Team and its partners has developed a fantastic FREE workshop. The workshop will highlight the importance of de-escalation, how to recognize a potential conflict, and take appropriate actions. Participants will be engaged with discussion and activities to foster an …Read more
Open House and Barbecue
Come join us Aug. 30, at 5:30 pm for Westworth’s First Open House & Barbecue. BBQ Includes ‘Pork in a Bun’ (from The Pork Marketing Board) with a drink and dessert ($5.00 per person). Let us show you what we will be offering in our community this coming Fall. Donations of fresh fruit are appreciated. …Read more
Our Intercultural Land
Loraine MacKenzie Shepherd Canada Day July 1, 2018 Genesis 11:1-9; Acts 2:1-6 In the beginning, according to Genesis, was unity. In the Garden of Eden was one people, one language, one culture. This monoculture …Read more
