Westdale United Church https://westdaleunitedchurch.com Mon, 31 Mar 2025 17:27:05 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8 New Minister Search and General Information Survey https://westdaleunitedchurch.com/2025/03/31/new-minister-search-and-general-information-survey/ Mon, 31 Mar 2025 17:27:05 +0000 https://westdaleunitedchurch.com/?p=494 The Search Committee has e-mailed the congregational survey to everyone with email.  If you are able to print it and fill it out at home that would be wonderful.  If you are unable to print a copy, don’t worry, we will have hard copies available to hand out April 6th, 13th and 20th.  The survey will take a bit of time to fill out but it is very thought provoking and your input is invaluable.  April 6th, 13th and 20th the search committee will have a table set up before service in the Narthex and after service in Henderson Hall for you to return your survey and answer any questions you may have.  When you return your survey, your name will be entered in a draw to win a Time Horton’s gift card.  Thank you in advance for your time and thoughts.

]]> 494 Westdale Chic Boutique https://westdaleunitedchurch.com/2025/03/10/westdale-chic-boutique/ Mon, 10 Mar 2025 15:59:20 +0000 https://westdaleunitedchurch.com/?p=478 Ladies, are your closets getting full?  If so, please consider storing for donation your gently used ladies clothing, purses, scarves, shoes, accessories and tow jewelry for the Snowflake Marketplace and Tea on Saturday, November 8th 2025.  The Westdale Chic Boutique is replacing the New-to-You room.  We will market our new room and attract more visitors to the Snowflake event.  Donation drop off dates will be announced in the coming months.

]]> 478 Westdale Membership https://westdaleunitedchurch.com/2025/02/28/westdale-membership/ Fri, 28 Feb 2025 00:04:46 +0000 https://westdaleunitedchurch.com/?p=461 Are you interested in joining the Westdale family as a new member?  Please speak with Rev. Bev or call the office 705-743-9911 by Sunday March 30th for more information.  A special Sunday membership service will be coming in April.

]]> 461 Fundscrip Fundraiser https://westdaleunitedchurch.com/2025/01/16/fundscrip-fundraiser/ Thu, 16 Jan 2025 03:17:31 +0000 https://westdaleunitedchurch.com/?p=412 Giving Team’s “Fundscrip” Fundraiser – Please consider supporting Westdale United Church through the purchase of gift cards for everyday items like groceries and gas.  Don’t forget about the convenience of gift giving too!  Orders are now due on the 2nd Sunday of the month with delivery a week later.  For more details or to access an order form, please call or email the office.

]]> 412 Community Box Needs https://westdaleunitedchurch.com/2025/01/16/community-box-needs/ Thu, 16 Jan 2025 03:12:45 +0000 https://westdaleunitedchurch.com/?p=410

Updated: Community Box Needs – Please save for donation to the following shelters:

Brock Mission – gloves, socks, T-shirts, men’s pants and winter gear

Trinity shelter – take-out containers, plastic utensils, mitts

Women’s shelter (Cameron House) – shampoo, conditioner, deodorant

YES shelter – non-perishable snacks like fruit cups, cheese strings, granola bars, Ensure drink, youth and small adult men’s waterproof gloves, new underwear for men ages 16-24.

Place items in the Community Box outside the office door.  Thank You for your continued support!

]]> 410 Food Bank https://westdaleunitedchurch.com/2025/01/16/food-bank/ Thu, 16 Jan 2025 03:04:47 +0000 https://westdaleunitedchurch.com/?p=405 Food Bank – Westdale continues to do a wonderful job contributing to the food bank. Please bring non-perishable food items for the food bank box located in the Narthex or consider a cash donation which will result in an even bigger gift! We attempt to make a delivery of goods and cash donations at the end of every month. THANK YOU!

]]> 405 Sobey’s Grocery Tapes https://westdaleunitedchurch.com/2025/01/16/sobeys-grocery-tapes/ Thu, 16 Jan 2025 02:45:45 +0000 https://westdaleunitedchurch.com/?p=402 Sobey’s Grocery Tapes – Did you know, we collect Sobey’s tapes and return them for a cash donation to the church?  So please drop off your tapes to the box below the mailboxes in the Narthex.  Thank you!

]]> 402 Coffee Time Sign Up https://westdaleunitedchurch.com/2025/01/16/coffee-time-sign-up/ Thu, 16 Jan 2025 02:43:41 +0000 https://westdaleunitedchurch.com/?p=398 Coffee Time Sign Up – New Schedule Now Posted.  Calling all volunteers to kindly add your name to the 2025 Coffee Time sign up sheet in the Narthex.  There are lots of dates available! Thank you for your continued generosity and commitment to this social time for Westdale folks.

]]> 398 One City Peterborough Needs https://westdaleunitedchurch.com/2025/01/16/one-city-peterborough-needs/ Thu, 16 Jan 2025 02:30:04 +0000 https://westdaleunitedchurch.com/?p=396 One City Peterborough Needs – Please see a lengthy list of current needs attached to our community box in the Narthex.  Hand sanitizer, blankets, tarps and sleeping bags are requested.  Please place them in the Community Box outside the office door.  Thank you for your support! A current request is for the following snack items: apple sauce, pudding, cookies, granola bars, and fruit roll ups.

]]> 396 Events Coordination Committee Survey https://westdaleunitedchurch.com/2024/11/25/events-coordination-committee-survey/ Mon, 25 Nov 2024 16:00:19 +0000 https://westdaleunitedchurch.com/?p=337 A survey is being distributed asking congregation members for their ideas on activities and events that they would like to: See happen; participate in; conduct; and learn from.  There is also a question regarding the time of day you would like to see activities and days of the week.  Once you have filled out the forms please return them to the marked basket in the Narthex.  The committee will discuss them at their next meeting.  Thank You!

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