Westminster’s 2nd Annual Season of Service
Following a rewarding experience with our 1st Season of Service last September, your Outreach and Stewardship Committees are pleased to let you know that Westminster’s 2nd Annual “Season of Service” includes some familiar community outreach projects and a couple of new ones during the month of September 2022.
Here’s what you need to know:
- There will be 3 service activities happening on each of 3 Saturdays in September: September 10, 17, 24
- The activities provide indoor and outdoor service options, allowing our congregation’s members to participate in the way they feel most comfortable
Here’s what you need to do:
Please contact the office to sign up: wuc@westminster-uc.ca or 905-723-6442
Sign-ups are available from August 10 – August 26, 2022
Service teams, activity details and activity times will be finalized in early September.
Should you have any questions about Westminster’s Season of Service, please contact Cathy Cherwinka, Chair, Outreach Committee through our church office at wuc@westminster-uc.ca
Looking forward to serving with you this September,
-Westminster’s Outreach & Stewardship Committees
Volunteer Options
Saturday, September 10
- Manning Mews Helping Hands Small Jobs:
- The volunteer team will assist with small jobs in the common areas of the complex, offering a chance to safely connect with staff and residents of Manning Mews, a long-time outreach initiative of Westminster.
- Community Car Wash (in support of Durham Youth Ukrainian Fund)
- The volunteer team will hold a community car wash fundraiser at Westminster
- Prayer Circle (in support of our Saturday Service Teams and community)
- A prayer circle will meet, virtually and/or in person
Saturday, September 17
- Pantry Fall Food Drive Community Flyer Drop
- The volunteer team will hand-deliver Pantry Food Drive Flyers & Donation Bags to new neighbourhoods in the Whitby/Oshawa area
- Westminster Community Art Project: Brainstorming Session
- The volunteer team will meet to brainstorm and draft a plan for an exterior art installation that reflects the many facets of Westminster’s outreach into our surrounding community
- Prayer Circle (in support of our Saturday Service Teams and community)
- A prayer circle will meet, virtually and/or in person
Saturday, September 24
- Pantry Fall Food Drive Donations Drop-Off & Collection Day
- The team will receive, sort and stock donated items from neighbourhood residents and our congregation, also collecting from any neighbours unable to drop off donations
- Green Spaces Clean-Up Day
- The team will coordinate a waste clean up at one or more green space locations in Whitby or Oshawa neighbouring areas
- Prayer Circle (in support of our Saturday Service Teams and community)
- A prayer circle will meet, virtually and/or in person
Food Drive
Westminster United church is excited to serve our community through our food bank, The Pantry. We are running a food drive during Season of Service, and we could use your help.
The Pantry serves 15 – 30 people every week.
Last year we fed over 2,900 adults and children.
With inflation on the rise at record levels, food insecurity is affecting more people every day. We have experienced a steady increase in need. We are looking for your help to provide nourishment to the many households we assist.
How can I help?
Please fill a bag or a box with non-perishable food items, and drop off to Westminster United Church at
1850 Rossland Road East, Whitby on Saturday September 24 between 10:00am – 12:00pm.
What items are most needed right now?
Laundry Soap
Dish Soap
Kids Snacks
Juice
Canned Fruit
Peanut Butter
Jam
Pasta Sauce
Kraft Dinner
Tuna
Corned Beef
Instant Coffee
Cooking Oil
Paper Towels
Toilet Paper
Kleenex
Toiletries