Westminster United Church
- Street:
- 1850 Rossland Rd E
- City:
- Whitby ,
- Province:
- Ontario
- Postal Code:
- L1N 3P2
- Country:
- Canada
Our church is located in north Whitby, thirty-five miles east of Toronto and is made up of 465 families. We worship in a new building (7 years old). We outgrew our previous location. Our building is bright, totally accessible, and technologically savvy. We offer traditional programs (e.g. a vibrant Youth Group and UCW) as well as non-traditional (men’s food group).
This past Christmas we held four services with a total attendance of over 2000 people. When you enter our building we do our utmost to welcome you warmly, provide you with information about us, and try to ensure you will wish to return. We are known for our electronic sign, for our Sanctuary screen and the great things that appear on it, for our prayer shawl ministry, for our Foodman Group, for our food bank, for yoga, for our stroke support group, for our labyrinth, for live animals on Christmas Eve, for our Wellness Program, our Environmental Committee, our WHAM program, a successful after school program, and for being a “Happening Place”
About the Service
Our main service is on Sunday at 10:30 am with many other events during the week.
About the Neighbourhood
We are 35 miles east of Toronto, on the border between Whitby and Oshawa. We are on a busy corner. To the south is an established bungalow type neighbourhood; while to the north is new housing and lots of it. Whitby is growing which means there are a lot of commuters, and hence a great many young families. Our church is fortunate to have a lot of them while also having a good cross section of singles families, various age groups etc.
Quick Facts
Who do I contact with questions?
Donna LeClair is our Administrative Assistant and is a warm and welcoming voice in our church office. If you want to know anything, "ask Donna".
What music is played during services?
The Minister of Music is Margaret Motum a high school music teacher. She plays the piano, organ, leads the choir and yes writes music. She has had hymns chosen for the United Church hymn book. There are two other groups playing from time to time.
What''s heavenly about your church?
The people.
How do people dress for service?
Some a little dressy, most casual.
What happens after the service?
Coffee and tea in the gym for those who want to stick around and chat.
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