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Upcoming Events (Click Here for Our Full Events Calendar)
Women's Mystery Day Away: Women can register until May 24th by contacting Janet at 519-940-3286 or janet-jones@sympatico.ca. The day will include admission to a secret location, a walk around some of the most beautiful 'hot spots' in the area and lunch. Wednesday, May 25th, folks from Westminster and High Country (formerly Camilla United Church) will be getting together to organize a joint social event over the summer. This event is to help build our relationship with each other as we share programs and such. Anyone is welcome to join in on the conversation. The meeting takes place at High Country at 7PM. For more information please contact Janet at 519-940-3286 or janet-jones@sympatico.ca. (If you're unable to attend but wish to share some ideas, please send them to Janet.) 
Kindred Spirits Cinema Join us on Friday, May 27th beginning at 7PM as we watch "Gnomeo and Juliet" on the big screen. Bring your snack, blankey and pillow if you wish. This is free and open to anyone in the community. Unbounded Spirits!!! Sunday, May 29th - This is an upbeat, interactive worship event for the young and young at heart. Worship begins at 7PM and will engage you for an hour, with freewill offering. All are welcome. May 29th starts our Four Week Series called "BE DIFFERENT." All ages will be exploring that we are all different and we should celebrate those differences. It will be a time to focus on ACCEPTANCE, UNDERSTANDING and COMPASSION. These lessons will prepare us for our celebration on June 26th. We will also be preparing for our children's involvement in the service on the 26th so if you would like your child or children to take part in that service, please attend as many Sundays as possible from May 29th through June 26th. We have some great activities planned and we don't want anyone to miss out. Orangeville & District Music Festival GALA CONCERT Monday, May 30th at 7 p.m. Westminster United Church Come and hear up and coming local talent for various disciplines. Admission at the door: Adults $8 Children $5 Everyone welcome! June 19th is Confirmation. The ages 7 to 10 group, JAMM and Youth will be in church to witness this special day for our youth. The ages 3 to 6 group will be downstairs for Children's Worship enjoying music with Tom and Marney. The Nursery will be supervised on the 19th as well. Westminster's Fourth Annual Progressive Garden Tea Party Saturday, June 25, 2011 - 1:00 pm (meet at church parking lot for carpooling) We have 4 gardens to visit and refreshments will be served along our route. Please wear appropriate foot wear and dress for the weather! Tickets are $10 each (only 20 tickets available!) Available by calling Tanya Ellacott at 519-938-8284 or Joan Brailey 519-940-3374 Thank you for supporting Westminster United Church 14th Annual June 26th will be a Sunday you don't want to miss. It is our year-end Children's Worship Celebration and Pot Luck meal to follow the service (hotdogs will be provided for the young people). Camp Quality Puppeteers will perform their touching story for everyone during our church service. You can go to www.campquality.com to see the puppets in action. Our young people will be signing the Lord's Prayer and a special song is planned. The scripture readings will be read by our young people as well. If your child would like to be involved in this service, please come to as many Sundays as possible starting May 29th. Summer Sunday Worship will be 10:00 a.m. While Rev. Sandra is away from July 1 to August 5, please call Joan Brailey at 519--940-3374 if pastoral care is needed. She will make other contacts as needed. The Church Office will be closed for July, however mail, emails and messages will be forwarded to the appropriate people. Summer Sundays: We would like to give our regular Children's Worship Leaders some needed time off during the summer. We are looking for people who would like to work with our young children during our Sunday morning services. The lessons will be prepared and ready to use, so little preparation will be necessary. Please contact Debbie Boland (bolands@rogers.com or 519-940-5530) if you would like to help us this summer. The Nursery will be supervised on these dates thanks to our dedicated Children's Worship leaders who have added this time to their busy schedules so that our nursery would be open and supervised. Youth Programs - Free Jr. Youth - Friday, June 3rd beginning at 7PM, Jr. Youth (ages 10-13) will meet up at the Sostar's residence for a games and party night. If it's warm enough, bring your bathing suit. For more information, please contact janet-jones@sympatico.ca Calling all youth - ages 10 and up. We're having a Laser Quest year end party on Tuesday, June 14th. Cost $25 each includes 2 games, pizza and pop, beginning about 6:30 p.m. in Brampton. More details will follow. Registration forms have been emailed to parents and will be available in the office. Money and forms are due June 8th. For more information or to arrange a ride, please contact Janet at 519-940-3286 or janet-jones@sympatico.ca Sr. Youth - Janet will email a date and time to get together once exams are done, for a night of fun. If you're not on her email list for High School students, send her an email at janet-jones@sympatico.ca Fulfilling your spiritual needs: Adult Education: Bible Talk is a form of Bible study that explores the Bible in fun and unique ways. We continue our series on Paul on May 30th and June 6th. Two sessions focusing on Revelation - June 20th and 27th. Bible Talk begins at 6PM and lasts for an hour. Bring your favourite bible, notepad and pen with you. Anyone is welcome to join at any time. Prayer Circle: Wednesday mornings at 9:00 a.m. Everyone welcome. Small group meets for prayer Native Spirituality Night: Beginning at 7PM on Monday, June 13th, join us for a night of learning about native spirituality. Cost $5 per person. Girls Night Out: Tuesday, June 7th beginning at 8PM in the auditorium, Joan Williams will be speaking about her travels. Be prepared for some learning and laughs! All women are welcome to join us. | 
