St. Andrew's United Church
Westwood ON
K0L 2B0
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Who we are
St. Andrew’s United Church, Westwood:
- was established in 1833,
- built a brick and mortar church in 1852.
Our beautiful historic building is still in weekly use more than a century and a half later! Its exterior is much the same as it was, but there have been many renovations inside as they were needed:
- a basement, dug in 1952 with kitchen and fellowship hall
- extensive redecoration of the Sanctuary in the 1960's
- a restroom (upstairs)
- a chairlift to make the downstairs more accessible
- rainbow coloured glass enhancing the sanctuary windows
Our congregation is:
- small, warm and friendly
- rural and progressive
- active in many aspects of community life, quietly the hands and feet of Christ in the world.
Marilyn McMillan, our organist:
- accompanies choral and congregational singing with piano, organ, and chimes.
We sing from:
Voices United
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Our choir is:
- faithful and enthusiastic!
- small and mighty
Coffee Hour:
-hosted by one or other church committee
-usually on the 3rd Sunday of the month
Sunday School Students:
-share in the first part of the service
-move downstairs to the church hall
-look forward to the Annual Christmas Pageant
-join with Norwood United for the Annual Picnic
Volunteers:
-serve lunch at Hoard’s Station Sale Barns twice yearly
-organize luncheons for funerals or special occasions
Our Social Functions Committee, comprised of women and men, is very active in its endeavours to support the work of our congregation (and all who help have lots of fun in the process!).
We are an Affirming Congregation:
In October 2016, in an "Open Meeting" of the Session, the congregation agreed that the Affirming Vision Statement prepared by our "Re-Affirm United Study Group," and adopted by the Session in September 2016, reflects "who we have been, are, and wish to be at St. Andrew's United Church (Westwood)." We will continue to refine our Action Plan as we live it out as an Affirming congregation with The United Church of Canada. Being "Affirming" means we intend to show our commitment to diversity and inclusion through our actions, actions that are public, intentional and explicit. We put into action our conviction that God’s love welcomes all, without limit or restriction. We deliberately declare our congregation to be a safe haven for all who are on the margins. Our very joyful Affirming Ministry celebration was held on Sunday May 7, 2017!
- was established in 1833,
- built a brick and mortar church in 1852.
Our beautiful historic building is still in weekly use more than a century and a half later! Its exterior is much the same as it was, but there have been many renovations inside as they were needed:
- a basement, dug in 1952 with kitchen and fellowship hall
- extensive redecoration of the Sanctuary in the 1960's
- a restroom (upstairs)
- a chairlift to make the downstairs more accessible
- rainbow coloured glass enhancing the sanctuary windows
- small, warm and friendly
- rural and progressive
- active in many aspects of community life, quietly the hands and feet of Christ in the world.
Marilyn McMillan, our organist:
- accompanies choral and congregational singing with piano, organ, and chimes.
We sing from:
Voices United
More Voices
- faithful and enthusiastic!
- small and mighty
Coffee Hour:
-hosted by one or other church committee
-usually on the 3rd Sunday of the month
Sunday School Students:
-share in the first part of the service
-move downstairs to the church hall
-join with Norwood United for the Annual Picnic
Volunteers:
-serve lunch at Hoard’s Station Sale Barns twice yearly
-organize luncheons for funerals or special occasions
Our Social Functions Committee, comprised of women and men, is very active in its endeavours to support the work of our congregation (and all who help have lots of fun in the process!).
We are an Affirming Congregation:
In October 2016, in an "Open Meeting" of the Session, the congregation agreed that the Affirming Vision Statement prepared by our "Re-Affirm United Study Group," and adopted by the Session in September 2016, reflects "who we have been, are, and wish to be at St. Andrew's United Church (Westwood)." We will continue to refine our Action Plan as we live it out as an Affirming congregation with The United Church of Canada. Being "Affirming" means we intend to show our commitment to diversity and inclusion through our actions, actions that are public, intentional and explicit. We put into action our conviction that God’s love welcomes all, without limit or restriction. We deliberately declare our congregation to be a safe haven for all who are on the margins. Our very joyful Affirming Ministry celebration was held on Sunday May 7, 2017!
Location of worship
176 Centre Line
Pt. Lot 11, Conc 2
Westwood,
ON
K0L 2B0
Pt. Lot 11, Conc 2
Canada
Phone: 705-639-5216
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Church Pastor
The Reverend Don McLean CD, ThM, MDiv, BA
Minister
176 Centre Line
Pt. Lot 11, Conc 2
Westwood,
ON
K0L 2B0
Pt. Lot 11, Conc 2
Canada
Phone: 705-639-5216
Click here to contact The Reverend Don McLean CD, ThM, MDiv, BA
Denomination
United Church of Canada
Affiliations
Church Website
St. Andrew's United Church on Social Media
Leadership
Leader Name:
The Reverend Don McLean CD, ThM, MDiv, BA
Leader Position:
Minister
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Leader Bio:
The Reverend Don McLean
-lives in Asphodel-Norwood township with Anna, Evelyn & Ian (and Bailey)
-completes the 33rd year of Ordained Ministry in 2020 and begins the 11th year with St. Andrew's & Norwood United Churches
-enjoys "village-small town-lakeside-waterway-dairyland" ministry
-prefers to embrace mystery than proclaim "certainties"
-attempts to put in practice insights gained in continuing formal and informal studies at various centres, including:
The University of Winnipeg
The Institute for Christian Studies (Toronto)
The Canadian Forces Chaplain School & Centre (CFB Borden)
Université St. Paul (Ottawa)
Supervised Pastoral Education at Université St. Paul & St. Vincent's Continuing Care Hospital (Ottawa)
Five Oaks Centre (Paris, Ontario)
-earned 3 degrees at Queen's University:
Th.M. (Master of Theology) 2001
M.Div. (Master of Divinity) 1987
B.A. (Bachelor of Arts - Music) 1984
-is a life-long musician
-performs as a ‘cellist in the Kingston Symphony (and has since 1981)
-teaches ‘cello locally
-served more than 12.5 years among shipmates in the Royal Canadian Navy (Reserve) of the Canadian Armed Forces. Lieutenant (Navy) McLean served as Chaplain at HMCS CARLETON (Ottawa), HMCS CATARAQUI (Kingston), and fulfilled (short-term) Chaplain duties at CFB Halifax & Shearwater, CFS Alert, Naval Reserve HQ (Quebec City) and during the 1998 Ice Storm in Eastern Ontario. Padre Don McLean received the Canadian Forces Decoration (CD) in February 2009.
-lives in Asphodel-Norwood township with Anna, Evelyn & Ian (and Bailey)
-completes the 33rd year of Ordained Ministry in 2020 and begins the 11th year with St. Andrew's & Norwood United Churches
-enjoys "village-small town-lakeside-waterway-dairyland" ministry
-prefers to embrace mystery than proclaim "certainties"
-attempts to put in practice insights gained in continuing formal and informal studies at various centres, including:
The University of Winnipeg
The Institute for Christian Studies (Toronto)
The Canadian Forces Chaplain School & Centre (CFB Borden)
Université St. Paul (Ottawa)
Supervised Pastoral Education at Université St. Paul & St. Vincent's Continuing Care Hospital (Ottawa)
Five Oaks Centre (Paris, Ontario)
-earned 3 degrees at Queen's University:
Th.M. (Master of Theology) 2001
M.Div. (Master of Divinity) 1987
B.A. (Bachelor of Arts - Music) 1984
-is a life-long musician
-performs as a ‘cellist in the Kingston Symphony (and has since 1981)
-teaches ‘cello locally
-served more than 12.5 years among shipmates in the Royal Canadian Navy (Reserve) of the Canadian Armed Forces. Lieutenant (Navy) McLean served as Chaplain at HMCS CARLETON (Ottawa), HMCS CATARAQUI (Kingston), and fulfilled (short-term) Chaplain duties at CFB Halifax & Shearwater, CFS Alert, Naval Reserve HQ (Quebec City) and during the 1998 Ice Storm in Eastern Ontario. Padre Don McLean received the Canadian Forces Decoration (CD) in February 2009.
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Administration
Admin Name:
Rosemary Davidson
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Administrative Assistant
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Mailing Address
Box 443
4264 ON HWY 7
Norwood, Ontario
K0L 2V0
4264 ON HWY 7
Norwood, Ontario
K0L 2V0
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at the corner of Country Road 38 and Centre Line
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St. Andrew's United Church Service Times
Sunday Worship & Sunday School 9:30 am
Tuesday December 24, 2019 (Christmas Eve)
7pm — Candlelight Communion at Norwood United Church
10pm — Candlelight Communion at St. Andrew's (Westwood)
Sunday December 29, 2019 (1st after Christmas)
11am — Combined Worship at Norwood United
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Tuesday December 24, 2019 (Christmas Eve)
7pm — Candlelight Communion at Norwood United Church
10pm — Candlelight Communion at St. Andrew's (Westwood)
Sunday December 29, 2019 (1st after Christmas)
11am — Combined Worship at Norwood United
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Special Needs/Accessibility
The sanctuary at St. Andrew's United (Westwood) is served by a ramp, and a chair-lift gives access to the church hall downstairs. (The washroom at St. Andrew's is not currently wheelchair accessible.)
At Norwood, the side door closest to the parking area is at ground level. Two washrooms, adjacent to the Sanctuary, have recently been renovated to make them more accessible. One of the upstairs washrooms, and the lower level washroom, have diaper changing stations. An elevator gives access to the lower level, where there is an accessible washroom. All washrooms are gender neutral.
Both churches have public address systems. Wireless hearing assist devices (FM headset receivers) are available.
“Words only” copies of our hardcover hymnbook (“Voices United”) are available and have larger print. On request, we can produce larger print Orders of Service and words of hymns selected from 'More Voices.' Please contact Rosemary in the Church Office by Thursday to request larger print worship materials.
At Norwood, the side door closest to the parking area is at ground level. Two washrooms, adjacent to the Sanctuary, have recently been renovated to make them more accessible. One of the upstairs washrooms, and the lower level washroom, have diaper changing stations. An elevator gives access to the lower level, where there is an accessible washroom. All washrooms are gender neutral.
Both churches have public address systems. Wireless hearing assist devices (FM headset receivers) are available.
“Words only” copies of our hardcover hymnbook (“Voices United”) are available and have larger print. On request, we can produce larger print Orders of Service and words of hymns selected from 'More Voices.' Please contact Rosemary in the Church Office by Thursday to request larger print worship materials.
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St. Andrew's United Church History
St. Andrew's United Church FAQs
Question: Where is St. Andrew's United Church located?
Answer: St. Andrew's United Church is located at 176 Centre Line, Westwood, Ontario.
Question: Who is St. Andrew's United Church's pastor?
Answer: St. Andrew's United Church's pastor is The Reverend Don McLean CD, ThM, MDiv, BA.
Question: What time is service at St. Andrew's United Church?
Answer: Sunday Worship & Sunday School 9:30 am Tuesday December 24, 2019 (Christmas Eve) 7pm — Candlelight Communion at Norwood United Church 10pm — Candlelight Communion at St. Andrew's (Westwood) Sunday December 29, 2019 (1st after Christmas) 11am — Combined Worship at Norwood United
Question: How can I get to St. Andrew's United Church?
Answer: at the corner of Country Road 38 and Centre Line
Question: What is St. Andrew's United Church's website?
Answer: http://mcleandon.wixsite.com/norwestpc
Question: What denominaiton is St. Andrew's United Church?
Answer: St. Andrew's United Church belongs to United Church of Canada denomination.
Answer: St. Andrew's United Church is located at 176 Centre Line, Westwood, Ontario.
Question: Who is St. Andrew's United Church's pastor?
Answer: St. Andrew's United Church's pastor is The Reverend Don McLean CD, ThM, MDiv, BA.
Question: What time is service at St. Andrew's United Church?
Answer: Sunday Worship & Sunday School 9:30 am Tuesday December 24, 2019 (Christmas Eve) 7pm — Candlelight Communion at Norwood United Church 10pm — Candlelight Communion at St. Andrew's (Westwood) Sunday December 29, 2019 (1st after Christmas) 11am — Combined Worship at Norwood United
Question: How can I get to St. Andrew's United Church?
Answer: at the corner of Country Road 38 and Centre Line
Question: What is St. Andrew's United Church's website?
Answer: http://mcleandon.wixsite.com/norwestpc
Question: What denominaiton is St. Andrew's United Church?
Answer: St. Andrew's United Church belongs to United Church of Canada denomination.
I want to know Thee
Father, I want to know Thee, but my coward heart fears to give up its toys. I cannot part with them without inward bleeding, and I do not try to hide from Thee the terror of the parting. I come trembling, but I do come. Please root from my heart all those things which I have cherished so long and which have become a very part of my living self, so that Thou mayest enter and dwell there without a rival. Then shalt Thou make the place of Thy feet glorious. Then shall my heart have no need of the sun to shine in it, for Thyself wilt be the light of it, and there shall be no night there. In Jesus Name, Amen.
St. Andrew's United Church listing was last updated on the 23rd of December, 2019
