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Taizé Service
Westworth will hold a Taizé service for the Season of Creation on Sunday, October 6 from 7:30 to 8:30 pm. These services offer chants and silent meditation, with the option of prayer candles and anointing. We will be more closely following the practice of the Taizé community in France by holding rehearsals just prior to …Read more
New Service Time
Beginning on Sunday, October 6 services at Westworth will begin at 10:45 am. This time will stay the same throughout the year, including the summer months and Sundays when there is special music before the service.
Thriving United Churches
Loraine has spent her sabbatical visiting thriving United Churches across Canada. Loraine will offer what she has learned during a joint worship service with St. Andrew’s River Heights here at Westworth on Sunday, September. 22. This will be followed by lunch and congregational discussion. Loraine’s report is available electronically through the office and hard copies …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
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
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.
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
