West Broadway Community Ministry

This week we hold in our thoughts and prayers, the congregation and staff of Young United Church. Summer is here. But poverty doesnt take a holiday. The cupboards at West Broadway Community Ministry are very low on staples. Please help us out if you can. We need canned meats, canned soup, Kraft dinner, peanut butter, canned fruit and vegetables, pork and beans and breakfast cereal. We are open weekdays from 9-5 except Tuesdays. We are at 222 Furby Street.

• Office admin note: Summer is especially hard on families who rely on school breakfast and lunch programs for their children. Please remember these families on your next shopping trip.

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Congrats!

Congratulations to our latest Westminster Newlyweds, Ryan & Nicole and Nolan & Stephanie, who were married here yesterday afternoon. We wish them God’s richest blessings.

Board meeting highlights

Highlights from the Board Meeting of May 23rd:

•  Our Anniversary Service on November 5th will feature Devon Clunis, former police chief as our guest speaker.
• Ceiling repairs above the 745 Westminster door are planned, with Heritage funding being sought.
• Membership, Fellowship and Pastoral Care are beginning work on re-energizing the visitor program. Stay tuned for details on how we can all get involved.
• A draft schematic prepared by Ministry & Personnel, outlining staff reporting lines was reviewed and referred to the committees involved for further discussion.
• With Lynley and Ben moving on to new endeavours, we passed a motion to hire two choral scholars.

The Board meets next on June 20th

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Communion offerings

The Communion offerings given today will go to the Manitoba Interfaith Immigration Council, which supports the refugees coming across the borders at Emerson through the Welcome Place program. Manitoba has recently seen an increase in the arrivals of people undertaking dangerous and long journeys to find peace and safety. This fund is intended to provide direct aid to those arriving in Emerson, Manitoba. It will be used to provide basic necessities upon arrival: food, shelter, warm clothes, etc. Further information about the Manitoba Interfaith Immigration Council can be found here. Communion envelopes may be found on the hall or narthex tables and in your offering envelope box.

Doors Open Thank you

A heartfelt thank you to all who assisted in making our Doors Open event such a success. We had approximately 70 visitors. Many expressed appreciation for the tours and demonstrations. Thank you to all!

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Congratulations!

Congratulations to Angela and Jeff who were married here at Westminster yesterday afternoon. We wish them God’s blessing on their marriage.

Westminster Church is participating in Doors Open Winnipeg today from noon to 4 pm. You are welcome to stay after church to learn more about
Westminster’s history or even to lend a hand if you like.

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Today!

Westminster Concert Organ Series presents … from St. Paul’s Cathedral, Simon Johnson in concert. Sunday, May 7th, 2:30 pm Tickets at the door.

Thank you!

Just wanted to say a huge thank you to everyone for your help and support with our first Messy Church. Looking forward to continuing this area of ministry together in the fall — Teri.

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