Westminster United Church Thunder Bay
650 River Street P7A 3S6 Thunder Bay, ON, Canada

It’s beginning to look a lot like.... Advent! Please join us for worship on Sunday Nov 29 at 10:00 am here on our Facebook Page (and later on YouTube) as we celebrate Advent 1 - Hope Sunday. Thank you to Jim for putting our tree up and to Marg, Don, and Heather for helping with the decorating.

All Saints Sunday - November 1, 2020 Music used with permission, CCLI Licensing

Blessings to you on this All Saints Sunday. If you would like to light a candle in honour of someone who has died, please have a candle ready during our 10:00 am FB live worship. We're also celebrating the Sacrament of Holy Communion, so you'll want your elements ready for that as well. Bread and juice, cookies and milk... anything will do. All are welcome. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6tvLVmwQug&app=desktop

It's going to be different sort of Christmas this year. Here is the Rev. Christopher White's take on a "Zoom Christmas." https://www.youtube.com/watch

Another great fundraiser from the local Alzheimer’s Society

The Ten COVID Commandments. Wisdom from the Rev. Emily Gordon of Leaside UC. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=WqGbBQ2hnao

For anyone trying to connect to coffe hour on zoom, just click the link you got from Tammy. Last week’s invitation will work today.

Reign of Christ Sunday, November 22, 2020 Music used with permission, CCLI Licensing, 2020-21

THANK YOU to everyone who donated food and financial donations to the RFDA at our food drive today!! Special thanks to our volunteers Janeen & John, and Linda & Peter. Even in the first snow of the year, there were a lot of donations. Well done, everyone!

Sunday, November 8, 2020 We Remember Music used with permission, CCLI licensing

Have you carved your Hallowe'en pumpkin yet?? Please send us your photos/videos so we can all share in the fun.

Westminster Folks...please check your email today for an important message regarding the status of in-person worship. Stay safe everyone.Westminster Folks...please check your email today for an important message regarding the status of in-person worship. Stay safe everyone.

Clergy Appreciation Month For those hoping for a better look at the photo from the powerpoint this Sunday....our beloved minister.

Music and lyrics used with permission. CCLI 2020/2021.

We will remember them.

I'm thankful for...I'm thankful for...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2JeuCgA0rFI

We're having a Food Drive TODAY!!Please bring any non-perishable food items OR a financial donation to the Westminster UC parking lot on SATURDAY OCTOBER 17 from 2:00 - 4:00. Items will be delivered to the RFDA to help those needing food during these hard times. Here are some suggested items that are helpful for the work of the RFDA (Regional Food Distribution Association). Spices and herbs Salt/pepper... Dry lentils, peas, beans, etc. Barley Canned tomatoes, tomato sauce, beans etc. Canned tuna, chicken, ham, etc. Peanut butter Mayonnaise, mustard See more

A little humour for the day... https://www.youtube.com/watch

THANK YOU, everyone for the beautiful gifts for Clergy Appreciation Month! Clearly, you folks know me well... books, chocolate, tea/coffee mugs, glasses, and a cat-themed picture frame...all wrapped in lovely purple paper. I haven’t read either book and both were on my radar to add to my reading list. My heart is full. I am deeply blessed to serve with you at Westminster. ~ Susan

Please join us here on for our Remembrance Sunday worship at 10:00 am. The special Remembrance Day rocks in the photo were painted last year by our Sunday School children. We’re grateful to bring their creativity into our service tomorrow.

Please have your bread and juice, crackers and tea... whatever you like, ready for our communion. All are welcome at this table.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6Yo_5KRQtI&app=desktop

October 4 - World Communion Sunday

Over 150,000 children were ripped from their families' arms and taken to Canada's Indian Residential Schools. Our United Church of Canada was among the churches who worked with the Canadian government to make this horror happen. The Apology we've made is not enough. It will never be enough. Wear orange today for the children, the parents, the grandparents, and for the generations who have inherited their unthinkable trauma.

Good morning! I hope everyone has a great day. ~ Susan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alEyUF-I_Lc

Fun for all ages! Here’s an activity page based on the work of Canadian folk artist, Maud Lewis. Just download, print, and enjoy.

REMINDER: Worship begins at 10:00 am. (We're still working on the sound issues. In the meantime, you might want to try using headphones to listen)

https://www.united-church.ca//united-church-supports-mikma

Zoom Coffee Hour - tomorrow (Wednesday) at 11:00 am. To receive the Zoom invite, please email the church office at [email protected].

Reminder that WORSHIP STARTS AT 10:00. Don’t forget to wear your mask!

Today is a special day for a longtime member of our faith family. Happy birthday, Sumie, from all of us at Westminster! (Photo credit: Earl McIvor)

World Food Sunday