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Notes on the Notes – April 2, 2017

LENT 5 Becoming Whole This week’s scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14 – the valley of dry bones Psalm 130 – Up from the depths I cry to God John 11:1-45 – Lazarus is brought back to life This week’s music: “Up from the Depths I Cry to God” (VU #852) “Up from the depths I cry to […]

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Windsor Park United Church – Beginnings

In 1957, Windsor Park was a new development, but with about 400 houses occupied.  An August of that year, six couples met at the home of Joyce and Wilkie Collins, at 43 Briarwood Bay, to explore the possibility of establishing a United Church in Windsor Park.  They were joined by Dr. Fred Douglas from the […]

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April 16, 2017 Easter Pancake Breakfast

Add your name to the sign-up list in the lobby at the church, so we know how many people to prepare food for. There will be pancakes, bacon, sausage, fresh fruit, hot cross buns, coffee, tea and juice. Join in on the Easter Egg Hunt. Free Will Offering. Sunday April 16th at 9 am. Easter […]

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Extreme Hunger Appeal

Extreme Hunger Appeal Millions of people at risk of starvation in parts of Africa and the Middle East. Donate Now The United Church of Canada is launching an Extreme Hunger Appeal as the humanitarian crisis in Kenya, Nigeria, Somalia, South Sudan, and Yemen reaches grave levels. Starvation and extreme hunger are rapidly reaching a scale […]

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Journey to Reconciliation – Week 3 – Next steps

Wonderings: How does healing begin? How do we forgive?  How does the aboriginal community forgive?  The ultimate goal is forgiveness How to we break the barriers so that preconceived notions are removed? Next steps: Address education and stereotyping on both sides Continue conversations and understanding Learn more about the United Church of Canada apology to […]

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Notes on the Notes – March 26, 2017

LENT 4 New Light in Christ This week’s scripture: Ephesians 5:8-14 – You were in darkness, but since you have become the Lord’s people, you are in the light. John 9:1-41 – Jesus heals a blind man This week’s music: “I Love to Tell the Story” (VU #343) I love to tell the story of […]

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