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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
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
