On the second Sunday in Advent, our gospel lesson was the beginning of the first chapter of Mark. What is immediately apparent to any reader is that there is no Christmas in this gospel. Jesus makes his first appearance as a fully grown man and we are immediately drawn into his ministry.... Read More...

He’s the tall gentleman with white hair, a ready smile, the far-off breath of Ireland in his speech; who sits on the south side of the sanctuary on Sunday mornings. We gave out copies of his book, “Tales and Tales” a collection of his essays as prizes at last year’s Westminster Golf Extravaganza.... Read More...

113th ANNIVERSARY SUNDAY, November 6 at 10:30 AM.

On Anniversary Sunday, we will be pleased to welcome as our guest preacher, the Rev. Dr. Thomas H. Troeger who this year became J. Edward and Ruth Cox Lantz Professor of Christian Communication at Yale Divinity School in New Haven, Connecticut. His primary task at Yale is to teach homiletics, or the theology and art of preaching.... Read More...

WELCOME JOAN JARVIS

A message from Joan…

An image that always speaks to me with regard to ministry and our lives is that of a weaving. I cherish the beauty of differing strands of wool, the textures bumpy, smooth, soft, rough, weak and strong. We can easily visualize the various threads in vibrant colours, or soft gentle hues, woven into patterns that come together to form something creative.... Read More...

Welcome to new member Andrea Tiwari, who was a member of the Teen Confirmation class, and was confirmed at Westminster on Sunday, May 15th. Andreais in Grade 9 at Garden City Collegiate. She enjoys traveling, taking pictures, and playing volleyball. Three of Andrea’s hopes for the future are to attend university in another city, see the Seven Wonders of the World, and be successful in life.... Read More...

For the past few months, eight teens have been exploring their faith in Westminster’s teen confirmation class. Led by Robert Campbell, Katherine Abra, and Teresa Rydberg, the group met on three Friday evenings, and on one Sunday afternoon, to prepare themselves for renewal of their Baptismal vows, to become members of the Church. This renewal and confirmation event will take place Sunday, May 15th. The group also participated in community service at International HOPE and Winnipeg Harvest, lead the worship component of the Christian Education Committee’s Getting Ready for Easter event, and visited a church of another Christian denomination. Below, a short biography of each new member.... Read More...

WHO ARE THE BATS?

They’ve been with us burrowing about in mountains of donations since 1995. People like Audrey Beaudry, Jo Brown, Marg Bulloch, Ken Clark, Gladys Comeault, Doreen Dagdick, Beth Derraugh, and Eleanor Dines. People we have sat with on Sunday mornings like Larry and Sylvia Elder, Eileen and Charlie Fred, Elaine Finnbogason, Shirley Fowler, Marj Harvey, Arlene Hintsa, Lynn and Lawrence Heise, Effie Isford, Norma and Bruce Linney, Keith and Ann Love.... Read More...

The debate over same-sex marriage is missing the point. Opponents of same-sex marriage say it will give marriage a mighty whomp and drop it to the canvas. But they are overlooking this fact: Marriage is already on the ropes. You can't blame gays and lesbians for that. Heterosexuals have done dandy job of pounding marriage. "Societies can have civilized marriage or civilized divorce," he says. "Our society opted for civilized divorce, and we have been living with the consequences ever since." Dr. Phil McGraw (I love Dr. Phil because he's smart and not namby-pamby) has a different point of view. He says "we're worse at being married than almost anything we do." Read More...