We are a congregation that has a long history in Maple Ridge and we would be pleased if you would join us for Sunday Worship. Message from Diane Halkett - lead Minister
I feel blessed to have the opportunity to serve God as the lead minister’ with those who attend Webster’s Whonnock United Church and to walk together as a congregation of faith within the community at large. I have a lengthy histo
ry of serving in ministries of worship, health, counseling, pastoral care and education. I have been employed and volunteered within God’s ministries both within the United Church itself and outside its brick and mortar walls. Within the United Church of Canada itself, I have offered worship and pastoral care leadership in a variety of settings including urban, rural, outreach and medical ministries. I first realized that I was ‘called’ to Ordained Ministry during my teen years although I have taken lengthy side trips over the years into other fields and professions. I believe that it is important to feel at ‘home’ within a church family wherever that may be. I pray daily that God will enable me to consistently offer a welcoming, hospitable, nurturing and pastoral congregational life to visitors, new members and long-time members and adherents at every opportunity. Over the years, warm, welcoming and faithful churches and communities of faith have been extremely central to ministry for me. I feel very honoured, in the name of our Triune God, to be in the position where I am blessed with the ability to develop relationships and work side-by-side with those who attend Webster’s Whonnock United Church as well as members of the wider community in ministry, service and outreach. It is all of us, the beloved children of God, who offer and bring the haven of love, joy and hope that shines within and beyond our church doors. Each week we celebrate that we have a story to tell and a story of love and hope to share wherever we are. It would be a pleasure to meet you and have you join us on a pilgrim journey no matter who you are, what you have done and wherever you have been. We want to share God’s love and hope with you, we truly do!
