Archives: October 2020 - Westworth United Church
Congregational Email Oct. 29, 2020
Congregational Email Oct. 29, 2020 Dear Congregants, Our Interfaith Anti-Racism sessions continue to attract just under 100 participants from different denominations, faiths and cultural backgrounds. We are learning a lot! You will note below that the Affirming Committee is inviting as many congregants as possible to join one Zoom meeting on Monday, Nov. 30 at …Read more
Congregational Email Oct. 15, 2020
Congregational Email Oct. 15, 2020 Dear Congregants, Our cooling weather reminds us that we are digging in for the long haul. I take hope in the fact that we are Winnipeggers. We know how to do winter well. And COVID restrictions shouldn’t stop us gathering with friends and family to walk, ski, skate, make snow …Read more
Making an Origami Star
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=365898417787350 This week’s Sunday School lesson: Abram listened to God and followed the star to his new homeland. Do you know to make an origami star? It’s easy once you know how, but it takes a bit of practice and might have to try a few times before you get it right. Philonise White demonstrates …Read more
Sunday School Lesson for September 11
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=2479281785703266 Danielle tells the story of Abram’s call.
Congregational Email Oct. 8, 2020
Congregational Email Oct. 8, 2020 Dear Congregants, This will be a strange Thanksgiving weekend, when family gatherings have been limited and our increasing fear matches the rise in COVID-19 numbers. This week, I have been in touch with friends and congregants who are going through additional physical challenges—a persistent infection that has required numerous hospital …Read more
Interfaith Responses to Racism
Westworth United Church will be running a fall study session on Interfaith Responses to Racism on Mondays, 7:00 pm via Zoom, from October 19 to November 23, 2020. Contact the church office for the Zoom link if you would like to attend October 19 Abrahamic Faith Responses to Racism Shahina Siddiqui, Islamic Social Services Association Rabbi …Read more
Congregational Email Sept. 24, 2020
Congregational Email Sept. 24, 2020 Dear Congregants, Welcome back! In-person worship for the congregation began Sunday, September 20. As people arrived, they were serenaded outside the building (and at a safe distance!) with song and trumpet, and greeted at the doors with balloons, people in costumes and friendly ushers and greeters. The worship service included …Read more
Congregational Email Oct. 1, 2020
Congregational Email Oct. 1, 2020 Dear Congregants, What a difference a week makes! Because of COVID-19 numbers that continue to rise and the Orange Alert for Winnipeg, Council and the Safe Reopening Committee decided to take the utmost precaution, move back to online worship services and begin online Sunday School for this coming Sunday. We …Read more
