Westminster United Church

Welcome!

Welcome to Guest Preacher, Michelle Owens, Principal of the Centre for Christian Studies. CCS describes itself as a school, a community and a movement that seeks to educate leaders for justice, compassion and transformation. Michelle joined the Centre for Christian Studies as principal in August 2017. She is a graduate of the Centre and a diaconal minister in the United Church of Canada. Michelle came to Winnipeg from Ontario, where she served as London Conference’s Personnel Minister. Prior to that, she had served in a three point rural charge in Perth County, Ontario, and had been a candidate for ministry from Trinity St. Paul’s United Church in Toronto. Thank you Michelle!

This week in the prayer cycle we remember the congregation and staff of St. Andrew’s River Heights United Church.

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Random notes …

• Please join us for a congregational luncheon after church today.
• This week in the prayer cycle we remember the work of the Affirming Ministries.

Nathan’s Notes

“Hallelujah”— although in this case, the word is used not in its literal translation of “Praise be to YHWH (Yah, or God)” but as a general exclamation of happiness. The song is very spiritual in nature, and this is why it ultimately works in the context of a religious service like ours. Several verses of the hymn exist, I encourage you to find and read through them.

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Random notes …

• This week in the prayer cycle we remember Peace Alliance Winnipeg
• Rev. Sherri is on a week of continuing education Feb. 11 to 17, 2019. Please call the office in the event of a pastoral emergency.

Thank you Michelle Owens, for leading our worship service today

Michelle is the Principal of the Centre for Christian Studies, which is a national theological school based in Winnipeg (just up the street at 60 Maryland St). CCS has connections to the United Church of Canada and the Anglican Church of Canada, and provides theological education for those becoming diaconal ministers in the United Church of Canada, and educational opportunities for anyone interested in exploring leadership and faith/spirituality. CCS describes itself as a school, a community and a movement that seeks to educate leaders for justice, compassion and transformation. Michelle joined the Centre for Christian Studies as principal in August 2017. She is a graduate of the Centre and a diaconal minister in the United Church of Canada. Michelle came to Winnipeg from Ontario, where she served as London Conference’s Personnel Minister. Prior to that, she had served in a three point rural charge in Perth County, Ontario, and had been a candidate for ministry from Trinity St. Paul’s United Church in Toronto.

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Random notes …

• This week in the prayer cycle we remember our Overseas Personnel.
• Our condolences to the family and friends of Forrest Hetland who died February 2. A Family Service was held here in the Chapel this past Thursday. Please remember the family in your prayers.
• Sherri will be on a week of continuing education Feb. 11 to 17, 2019. Please call the office in event of pastoral emergency.
• Sunday, 17 February 2019: Guest Preacher/Worship Leader, Michelle Owens, Principal of the Centre for Christian Studies. We look forward to welcoming Michelle as guest preacher on Sunday February 17.

We are trying something new!

Coffee and Conversation with the Minister – Rev. Sherri invites you to stop by for a time of informal conversation along with some coffee, tea and goodies – no agenda, no expectations, just a time to visit.……coming Wednesdays mornings, 10 am to 11 am; March 20, March 27, April 3, April 10….attend one, two, three or all four! No need to call ahead, just drop by! (however we will need to end at 11 am)

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