Who Are We At Westminster?
Welcome to Westminster, we’re glad you’re here! We are an affirming community of faith where everyone is invited to come as they are and explore what faith can mean in everyday life. As part of The United Church of Canada, we embrace diversity, inclusion, and a commitment to social justice. Whether you’re new to church, just curious, or looking for a place to belong, there’s a place for you here. Learn more about our worship services, programs, and outreach on our website and feel welcome to worship with us Sundays at 10:30am. We look forward to the opportunity to connect with you in person or online!
Mission & Vision
Statement
Westminster United Church is a Christian family sharing the good news of Jesus Christ with the congregation, the community and the world at large. We provide a spiritual home for worship, celebration of the sacraments, and Christian Education.
We reflect the hope of Jesus Christ through worship, education, and outreach.
Affirming
Community of Faith
We embrace people of all ages, races, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities, ethnicities, social and economic circumstances in the membership, ministry, leadership and life of this community of faith.
Land
Acknowledgement
Westminster United Church acknowledges being located within the homeland of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island, members of the Great Anishinaabeg Nation. In the spirit of Truth and Reconciliation and to honour the legacy of Indigenous people, we commit to making protection of these lands and working together towards right relations an ongoing priority.
Accessibility and Inclusion
Westminster United Church is committed to accessibility and inclusion in all aspects of its worship and community life. The building is accessible, with assistive hearing devices available in the sanctuary, and a large-font for lyrics presented on a projection screen.
We embrace people of all ages, races, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities, ethnicities, social and economic circumstances in the membership, ministry, leadership and life of this community of faith.
A New Creed
A New Creed is a brief and well-loved affirmation of faith used widely in our worship (1968; rev. 1980, 1995).
We are not alone, we live in God’s world.
We believe in God:
who has created and is creating,
who has come in Jesus, the Word made flesh,
to reconcile and make new,
who works in us and others by the Spirit.
We trust in God.
We are called to be the Church:
to celebrate God’s presence,
to live with respect in Creation,
to love and serve others,
to seek justice and resist evil,
to proclaim Jesus, crucified and risen,
our judge and our hope.
In life, in death,
in life beyond death,
God is with us
We are not alone.
Thanks be to God.
The United Church of Canada
As part of The United Church of Canada, we embrace diversity, inclusion, and a commitment to social justice.
Our Regional Council – ECORC
The East Central Ontario Regional Council (ECORC) came into existence on January 1, 2019. Formerly known as Regional Council 11, ECORC is 1 of 16 Regional Councils of the United Church of Canada. A Regional Council is a decision-making body responsible to serve and support Communities of Faith within its bounds and provide necessary oversight.
The ECORC is composed of all ministry personnel within its geographic bounds; ministers of denominations within mutual recognition agreements while under appointment or call; and lay members elected by the Communities of Faith, respecting the balance of lay and ministry personnel where possible.