Making Connexions: Recent Episodes
Westminster United Church
Westminster is all about 'making connexions' through open hearts, open minds, open arms, and being open for discussion. Join Rev. Mark for his weekly message and worship.
Inclusivity is the topic of today's episode. Join a coupla' Reverends with Kate Lockhart and Grace Dow as they discuss inclusivity in the church, in the workplace and in our own community. What is it we can do to be as inclusive as possible and what that may look like.
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Join Rev. Mark Marshall and Susan Cole in conversation with Zorra Township counsellors Crystal Finch and Katie Grigg about where Our Place is in community and where it could be . . .
Conversations go from
- Political Households
- Work - Life Balance
- Community Needs and Places for Growth
Reach out and share your thoughts or concerns at podcast@makingconnexions.com
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The Ukrainian-Russian war continues and Ukrainians are fleeing their home in search of safety for a new start. They are running, but where are they running to ?
Join a coupla' reverends in conversation with Dave and Karen Murray about Oxford commitment to helping Ukraine and an ever-growing Ukrainian community here in Oxford County.
Listen and learn how one Facebook page - Oxford County of Oxford Helps Ukraine - was the start of a large and growing cause to help support refugees who come to Ontario for safety and shelter.
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An introduction to a coupla' Reverends from Westminster and Knox United who get together to eat Pumpkin Cake , drink green tea, and talk some about the 'Trouble' we all find ourselves in the world and in our churches. The discussion goes just about everywhere;
- COVID-19,
- Ukrainians fleeing a war,
- Refugee aid,
- Lent - the meaning and place within/outside the church,
- Residential Schools,
- Inclusion and exclusion within the church
Have a listen, share it with a friend and have a discussion about these important topics in our world. We want to hear your thoughts!!! Send any thoughts, questions, and suggestions to podcast@makingconnexions.com and we'll be sure to get back to you.
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Postcards from Isolation Vacation Locations
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Postcards from Isolation Vacation Locations
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Postcards from Isolation Vacation Locations
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Postcards from Isolation Vacation Locations
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Rev. Mark will be talking about the last Fruit of the Spirit in our series, gentleness, and how gentleness works in our lives.
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Happy Mother's Day! Rev. Mark's message today is about the Fruit of the Spirit, peace. Mother's are known to keep the peace in the household, and we sure do appreciate everything that they do!
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We are learning patience, now more than ever. COVID-19 has taught us many lessons, but patience might be the greatest of all. Rev. Mark's message for Sunday, May 3, 2020 is what the bible says about patience and how we can help others by applying it in our lives.
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This week's Fruit of the Spirit is Kindness. Rev. Mark talks about the different types of kindness, purposeful kindness and kindness that you show above all else. What kindness do you see or can share in the world today?
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We take humour Sunday very seriously around here. And when we mean seriously, we mean seriously hilarious! Join us for a super fun service based on how God played a joke on death.
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Hallelujah! Jesus is risen! Westminster is so glad to have you worshipping with us this Easter Sunday. Here the message of good news from Rev. Mark and the worship team.
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Be part of the audience who will witness the breaking news broadcast of the events right before Jesus was crucified.
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Rev. Mark's message for Maundy Thursday on April 9, 2020.
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It's Palm Sunday! Today, Rev. Mark is looking at how we can spread goodness to others. Parading, cheering, singing hosanna and waving palm branches is how the people shared goodness to Jesus. What goodness will you spread to others this week?
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As we move through the Fruit of the Spirit, today Rev. Mark is talking about self-control. As the world feels uncontrollable, it it important to look to ourselves and figure out how we can focus on what we can control. Whether you are controlling movement, your environment, one's temper or everyone's needs, Rev. Mark discusses five ways you can help find control in a world that feels uncontrollable. What self-control will you try to show this week?
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Welcome to first EVER online worship service! We are so excited to start making connexions with you by providing all of our worship services as podcasts. If you are looking for a visual way to connect with us, be sure to check out and subscribe our YouTube channel by searching Westminster United Church.
Westminster is all about having open hearts, open minds, open arms, and being open for discussion! As you all know, COVID-19 as changed a lot in our world recently. So, how can you love your neighbour when you are not with them? This episode talks about how we can connect with one another, during the time of social distancing.
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