Congregational Email Dec. 17, 2020 Dear Congregants, “A blessing speaks from God’s mysterious heart into our own heart, meeting us in our ache for connection and presence,” writes Rev. Jan Richardson, a United Methodist minister in her book Circle of Grace. Do we ever ache for connection and presence with our loved ones this Christmas! …Read more
Worship for December 20, 2020
Join us on Sunday at 10:45 am for worship for the Fourth Sunday of Advent. We welcome back Christina Thanisch-Smith as our soloist and reader. The technical problems over the last couple of weeks should now be resolved. If there are further problems, we will try to post an edited version of the service on …Read more
Congregational Email Dec. 11, 2020
Congregational Email Dec. 11, 2020 Dear Congregants, These have been quite the challenging last few days. Although it was not a surprise, it was still difficult to hear Dr. Roussin’s words that families should not gather together for Christmas. Households need to remain separate. Single people should only meet with one other person. Wow. But …Read more
Worship for December 13, 2020
The first service at Westworth United Church was held on December 10, 1950. A slideshow during the Passing of the Peace will mark this 70th anniversary. (This is a slightly edited version of the livestream which corrects a problem with the sound at the start.)
Congregational Email Dec. 6, 2020
Congregational Email Dec. 6, 2020 Dear Congregants, The following prayer by Thomas Merton may express how many of us feel. We don’t know where we are going, nor can we be sure that we are making the best decisions. All we can do is to give the of our best of intentions and efforts, quick …Read more
Worship for December 6, 2020
Our service for the Second Sunday of Advent is now available for viewing. There were some sound problems with the live stream so this is the recorded version. We celebrate Holy Communion so have your elements ready if you want to take part. Emily Casselman is our soloist.
Worship for November 29, 2020
On the first Sunday of Advent we hold our annual Hanging of the Greens Service. Loraine explores the history and symbolism of our Christmas decorations. John Erskine is our soloist.
Congregational Email Nov. 26, 2020
Congregational Email Nov. 26, 2020 Dear Congregants, “I wish it need not have happened in my time,” said Frodo. “So do I,” said Gandalf, “and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that …Read more
Worship for Sunday, November 22 2020
Our worship service for Reign of Christ Sunday is now online. There were some technical problems with the sound in the live stream so Loraine had to re-record most of the service in her office using Zoom. Fortunately, some of the music was useable so you can hear John Erskine offer one of his own …Read more
Congregational Email Nov. 19, 2020
Congregational Email Nov. 19, 2020 Dear Congregants, These are difficult times as we move into yet further restrictions. I must admit some relief, as this is what the doctors have been asking for some time. There is now more clarity as well as compassionate exceptions for essential support. I also recognize that it is easier …Read more
