Adult Groups & Programs
Weekly Groups
Word Alive
Mondays | 10:30am
A bible study and discussion group to delve into scripture and explore beyond the message in worship. This bible study is led by Rev. Mark.
Westminster is also looking to add another bible study at another time during the week. Contact Rev. Mark if you are interested!
A bible study and discussion group to delve into scripture and explore beyond the message in worship. This bible study is led by Rev. Mark.
Westminster is also looking to add another bible study at another time during the week. Contact Rev. Mark if you are interested!
Adult Choir
Thursdays at 7:30pm
If you enjoy singing and music - this is for you! Westminster is blessed to have so many talented singers and musicians. All are welcome to sing together.
Knox UC & Westminster UC are combining their Thursday night choir practices to explore more music together for cantatas and other special performances as one choir!
If you enjoy singing and music - this is for you! Westminster is blessed to have so many talented singers and musicians. All are welcome to sing together.
Knox UC & Westminster UC are combining their Thursday night choir practices to explore more music together for cantatas and other special performances as one choir!
Monthly Groups
SOUL BOOM: Book Study
First Thursday of the month | 1-2PM on Zoom
Be a part of the SOUL BOOM Spiritual Revolution Exploration! This book study is joint with our friends at Knox United Church in Embro, led by Rev. Susan and Rev. Mark. Join the conversation on the first Thursday of the month online from 1:00-2:00pm.
Contact Rev Susan for the Zoom link to join. To purchase a copy of the book ($20.00) incl. tax, please contact Rev. Susan.
Next dates: February 1st and March 7th
Be a part of the SOUL BOOM Spiritual Revolution Exploration! This book study is joint with our friends at Knox United Church in Embro, led by Rev. Susan and Rev. Mark. Join the conversation on the first Thursday of the month online from 1:00-2:00pm.
Contact Rev Susan for the Zoom link to join. To purchase a copy of the book ($20.00) incl. tax, please contact Rev. Susan.
Next dates: February 1st and March 7th
Stitch Connexion
First Monday of the month | 1:00pm
The prayer shawls and pocket prayer shawls that we make are handed out for people that are in hospital, nursing homes, retirement homes or just need a hug. We are a small group but we have fun while knitting! Anyone that is interested in knitting or crocheting you are more than welcome to join us. We are willing to teach anyone how to knit and crochet if you would like to learn. Come share some connexions with us and others! Contact Ann Wilson if you're interested at 519-485-6595.
The prayer shawls and pocket prayer shawls that we make are handed out for people that are in hospital, nursing homes, retirement homes or just need a hug. We are a small group but we have fun while knitting! Anyone that is interested in knitting or crocheting you are more than welcome to join us. We are willing to teach anyone how to knit and crochet if you would like to learn. Come share some connexions with us and others! Contact Ann Wilson if you're interested at 519-485-6595.
Cooking Connexion
Third Thursday of each month | 10:30am
Cooking Connexion is a monthly social and food experience, offering a cooked meal and fellowship to single individuals in the Thamesford community. Together we prepare, nutritious, home style cooking and everyone participates in the preparation, cooking and clean up. Participants pay $7 and that gets you a lovely sit down meal, with enough food to take home for another meal later in the week. For more information, please contact Mariette Bardoel at 519-485-3673.
Cooking Connexion is a monthly social and food experience, offering a cooked meal and fellowship to single individuals in the Thamesford community. Together we prepare, nutritious, home style cooking and everyone participates in the preparation, cooking and clean up. Participants pay $7 and that gets you a lovely sit down meal, with enough food to take home for another meal later in the week. For more information, please contact Mariette Bardoel at 519-485-3673.
Grief & Loss Support
Grief Workshop
There are more than 60 events that can create the range of human emotions called grief. A death, divorce, estrangements, loss of trust issues, financial changes, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and health issues head the list. Grief is a natural human response to loss. Whether the loss was recent or long ago, it may still be limiting your ability to participate fully in life and relationships.
The Edu-Therapy™ Grief Resolution Process, facilitated by Catherine Cannon, assists in the ultimate journey back to your heart and to the mainstream of your life. Unfortunately there is little information on how to resolve the intense conflicting emotions caused by life events. Edu-Therapy™ Grief Resolution is an easy to use model that reduces and eliminates intense uncomfortable emotional responses to loss, trauma, and abuse. We have had much success in teaching people how to reframe their thoughts and find joy again.
Check the testimonials at www.chcannon.ca to see how people have been helped by learning new perspectives. Because of the generosity of the church, this course to offered to you for only $75 for the entire 8 sessions. If you are interested in this workshop, please contact Cathy (Grief Edu-Therapy™ Specialist) at 519-619-8108.
The Edu-Therapy™ Grief Resolution Process, facilitated by Catherine Cannon, assists in the ultimate journey back to your heart and to the mainstream of your life. Unfortunately there is little information on how to resolve the intense conflicting emotions caused by life events. Edu-Therapy™ Grief Resolution is an easy to use model that reduces and eliminates intense uncomfortable emotional responses to loss, trauma, and abuse. We have had much success in teaching people how to reframe their thoughts and find joy again.
Check the testimonials at www.chcannon.ca to see how people have been helped by learning new perspectives. Because of the generosity of the church, this course to offered to you for only $75 for the entire 8 sessions. If you are interested in this workshop, please contact Cathy (Grief Edu-Therapy™ Specialist) at 519-619-8108.
Grief Workshop Refresher
The Refresher Course is for those who have previously taken the Grief Workshop Course and are looking for the support while continuing the journey through grief. This refresher course will help refresh the tools from the Edu-Therapy™ Grief Resolution Process to help reframe your thoughts and find joy again.
The cost of the refresher course is $30 for 3 sessions. If you are interested in the refresher workshop, please contact Cathy (Grief Edu-Therapy™ Specialist) at 519-619-8108.
Seasonally
Death Café
Select Sundays | 1:30pm
The object of the Death Café is 'to increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their (finite) lives'. Many people feel that our culture has an unhealthy fear and discomfort with the topic of death. Jon Underwood (founder) felt strongly that opening up the dialogue about death would help people cope better with their own mortality. He established a movement called Death Café, where people could meet together to talk about any aspect regarding death of their choosing. These meeting are not about grief counselling; there is no agenda, or advice giving, and they always include cake and coffee.
The object of the Death Café is 'to increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their (finite) lives'. Many people feel that our culture has an unhealthy fear and discomfort with the topic of death. Jon Underwood (founder) felt strongly that opening up the dialogue about death would help people cope better with their own mortality. He established a movement called Death Café, where people could meet together to talk about any aspect regarding death of their choosing. These meeting are not about grief counselling; there is no agenda, or advice giving, and they always include cake and coffee.
Marriage Prep Workshop
Are you recently engaged, or planning toward your upcoming marriage? Please express your interest for this workshop to with Rev. Mark.
Entering the Marriage Scene is a video-based pre-marital workshop for nearly-weds to begin discussing difficult topics to help set a strong foundation to build your new marriage. These group discussions, coupled with ‘date night’ video homework, will help you explore marriage issues from a Christian perspective, giving you a good start to your new life together. This marriage prep workshop is facilitated by Rev. Mark Marshall & Grief Edu-Therapy™ Specialist, Catherine Cannon.
Entering the Marriage Scene is a video-based pre-marital workshop for nearly-weds to begin discussing difficult topics to help set a strong foundation to build your new marriage. These group discussions, coupled with ‘date night’ video homework, will help you explore marriage issues from a Christian perspective, giving you a good start to your new life together. This marriage prep workshop is facilitated by Rev. Mark Marshall & Grief Edu-Therapy™ Specialist, Catherine Cannon.