The annual Westworth United Church Luncheon and Bazaar – Saturday October 26, 2019 from 11:00 am to 2 p.m. at Westworth United Church, 1750 Grosvenor Avenue at Lanark Street. Start your Christmas shopping at the General Store, Home Baking, China Cabinet, and Treasure Table. Lunch items for purchase include our famous Turkey Burgers, Sandwiches, Hot …Read more
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
Sunday Lunch and Learn
On Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019 Rob Altmeyer (former MLA for Wolseley) will speak to our congregation on Environmental issues. . Bring a bag lunch. Amanda Davis will deliver an “Environmental Minute” during worship. We encourage in particular, the youth in our Sunday School and beyond (our high school and post-secondary youth) to participate in worship …Read more
Barbecue and Open House
The 2nd annual Westworth Community BBQ will be on August 29th at 5.30pm. Pork on a bun supplied by the Pork Marketing Board. Admission $5.00.
Loraine’s Blog
Our Minster, Loraine MacKenzie Shepherd, will spend her sabbatical visiting United Church congregations that are thriving to try to find out what makes them thrive. She plans to do a blog post every week to share some of her discoveries. Check her blog to stay updated: https://thrivingunitedchurches.home.blog Those of us not able to access her …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
