Congregational E-mails
Congregational Email Sept 2, 2021
Minister’s Message I hope that we have all had some time this summer for relaxation & rejuvenation. Nancy & I had two great weeks in Victoria visiting my father, clearing out the remainder of my mother’s belongings and taking Dad on slow walks by the ocean and under the big trees. When you’ve been …Read more
July 29, 2021 Congregational Email
MINISTER’S MESSAGE Loraine is away until September. During this time, the following ministers will be on call for emergency pastoral care: Rev. Earl Gould July 23-31. (204) 888-1543 (home) Rev. Karen Lumley Aug. 1-25 (204) 250-5073 (cell) Rev. Heather Robbins Aug.26-31 (204) 295-1542 (cell) FUNDRAISING FOR ENHANCED AV SYSTEM Westworth Council approved a fundraising campaign …Read more
Congregational Email July 22, 2021
MINISTER’S MESSAGE I am relieved that our province has taken a gradual approach to reopening to allow us more time to have as many people fully vaccinated as are willing and able. I am also grateful that we have the medical knowledge and financial means to have this protection. Below you will see ways in …Read more
Congregational Email July 15, 2021
MINISTER’S MESSAGE This is an exciting time in the life of Westworth. As you will see below, Council approved a fundraising campaign to support the enhancement of our AV system. Inland Audio Visual is now contracted to install the system over the summer. We are also finalizing a contract with someone to build a media …Read more
Congregational Email July 8, 2021
MINISTER’S MESSAGE Summer is now fully upon us, begging us to slow down and simply be. The alternating heat and smoke force me to do no other. When I’m able to go with the flow and enjoy the garden harvest and back yard visits, I’m better able to welcome the pace of the season and …Read more
Congregational Email June 30, 2021
MINISTER’S MESSAGE This is a difficult time for our country. As we approach Canada Day, many of us are unsure how to mark it. I have always been proud of Canada, wearing my Canadian pin when travelling overseas, flying the flag on Canada Day and being grateful for the privilege of living in such a …Read more
Congregational Email June 24, 2021
MINISTER’S MESSAGE This past week, our Visioning Committee met with Margerit R, a strategic planner who helps organizations assess their social impact and determine future direction on the basis of their social values. She is highly valued amongst Winnipeg non-profit organizations. She is also a good friend of mine. When I was talking with her …Read more
Congregational Email June 10, 2021
MINISTER’S MESSAGE We seem to have a continuous flood of global and national crises these days. After we grieved the loss of life in Israel and Palestine, we then mourned the loss of 215 children found in unmarked graves beside the Kamloops Residential School. We are still bracing ourselves for the discovery of more unmarked …Read more
Congregational Email May 20, 2021
STUDY LEAVE Loraine is on study leave May 17-24 and will not be accessing email during this time. In case of emergency pastoral care for this coming week, please contact Rev. Earl Gould at (204) 888-1543. UPCOMING WORSHIP SERVICE HIGHLIGHTS May 23: Pentecost Sunday with Rev. Earl Gould May 30: Prairie to Pine Regional Service, …Read more
Congregational Email May 6, 2021
Dear Congregants, There is much for which we can be grateful. This past week, as I grumbled about having to figure out the buses, transfers and walks that I need to make because my place of car servicing wasn’t offering shuttle drop-offs anymore, I realized that my grumbling was coming out of a place of …Read more
