Westheights

Chili Cook Off

Westheights — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 15:23:56 +0000

DUE TO SEVERE WEATHER FORECAST, Chili Cook Off has been postponed untli February 1st.

Calling all Chili Enthusiasts!

Whether you enjoy making chili or eating it, join us on Sunday, February 1st from 4:30–6:30pm for our 9th Annual Chili Cook-Off! It’s a fun, cozy winter event—perfect for warming up, sharing good food, and … Read more...

Swap & Shop 2025

Westheights — Fri, 03 Oct 2025 13:23:26 +0000

Halloween For Hunger 2025

Westheights — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 20:16:17 +0000

Since 2007, our church and community have donated 43,324 lbs of food and $11,329 in cash donations through our Halloween for Hunger events. The Food Bank calculates that this is equivalent to over 53,675 meals Westheights Church and our neighbours have provided over the past nineteen years. We want to continue this tradition… Read more...

Women’s Retreat 2025

Westheights — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 19:51:08 +0000

Step away from the busyness of life and join us for a refreshing weekend November 21-22nd, designed to help you rest, reconnect, and be renewed. This retreat is a chance to deepen your faith, build meaningful friendships, and enjoy time with other women from our church in a peaceful setting. Through shared meals, inspiring

Women’s Breakfast Fall 2025

Westheights — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 19:27:13 +0000

On October 18th at 9:30am, we invite the women of Westheights to gather together for breakfast and conversation. Click here to register.

Westheights Women’s Breakfast
When: Saturday October 18th at 9:30am

Where: Westheights.Community Church, Great Room in Lower Level

What: Join us for a relaxed morning of connections… Read more...

Tag You’re It – Name Tag Craft Event

Westheights — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 17:40:48 +0000

Corn Roast 2025

Westheights — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 16:16:22 +0000

Join us on Saturday September 13 at 12pm for the annual Westheights Corn Roast! This event is a favourite for many as we enjoy spending an afternoon getting to know each other in a casual country setting, while enjoying nature and eating corn.

Lunch of BBQ’d burgers, hot dogs and fresh corn on the cob will be provided.

Please … Read more...

Watch Party: MCC’s Intro to Pow Wows

Westheights — Fri, 16 May 2025 16:38:33 +0000

Join Pastor Char and Sarah at Westheights Church, Wednesday June 4th from 6:45pm – 9pm to watch MCC’s Introduction to Pow Wows Online Webinar, and have a discussion time together afterwards. This is a great opportunity for us to learn how to connect authentically with our Indigenous neighbours when attending Pow Wows.… Read more...

Church Picnic 2025

Westheights — Tue, 29 Apr 2025 14:59:19 +0000

Ready for picnic season? Want to celebrate with a great group of people? Come to the Westheights’ annual summer picnic on Sunday June 8 after church!

Who? You! Your family! Your friends!

What? A summer picnic. Westheights will provide a lunch of hamburgers and hotdogs.

When? Sunday June 8 after church (lunch served at 12:30pm)… Read more...

60+ Seniors Group

Westheights — Wed, 02 Apr 2025 12:00:15 +0000

60+ Seniors Group

Calling all seniors. We have a social group for the seniors of our church, men, women, couples, singles. A time to get together and socialize. Getting to know other seniors in the church.

The meetings are held the last Tuesday of every month from 1:30 to 3:30pm. We will be meeting in the Great Room in the Church’s… Read more...

2024 WESTHEIGHTS ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Westheights — Wed, 05 Mar 2025 16:01:12 +0000

The Westheights Church Annual General Meeting is on Sunday, March 23th at 6:30 pm. It will happen in person in the church sanctuary.

This meeting is open to all members and attendees of Westheights Community Church. Please note that all attendees are encouraged to come and give input; however, only members will be requested… Read more...

BREAKING NEWS! Service is Cancelled due to Poor Weather Conditions

Westheights — Sat, 15 Feb 2025 23:58:09 +0000

Due to poor weather conditions conditions, this weekend’s worship service is cancelled for Sunday, Feb 16, 2025.

We encourage you to set aside this time for personal worship at home. You may use our Westheights Connect blog as a resource, for example listening to one of our earlier Sunday messages which you either missed… Read more...

Bingo Night

Westheights — Thu, 30 Jan 2025 17:00:08 +0000

On Friday, March 14th from 7-9pm Westheights Community Church is having a Bingo Night! This event is open to all ages! There will be snacks and drinks provided, and lots of opportunity for connection, some friendly competition, and prizes! Click here to register.
Hope to see you there!

What: Bingo Night!

When: Friday, March… Read more...

Women’s Breakfast 2025

Westheights — Sun, 12 Jan 2025 01:15:14 +0000

On February 1st at 9:30am, we invite the women of Westheights to gather together for breakfast and conversation. Join us for a time of inspiration and connection with girls and women of all ages. Click here to register.

Westheights Women’s Breakfast
When: February 1st at 9:30am

Where: Westheights.Community Church

What:… Read more...

Chili Cook Off 2025

Westheights — Thu, 12 Dec 2024 13:52:08 +0000

Looking for a January warm up? Westheights’ 8th annual Chili Cook-off is just around the corner! Come to Westheights Church on Sunday, January 26th from 4:30-6:30pm to be a part of a friendly chili contest – whether as a discerning judge, or as a chef contestant as well!

Contestants bring their favourite chili or creative… Read more...

The Sanctuary Course

Westheights — Thu, 28 Nov 2024 15:37:26 +0000

The Sanctuary Course is a resource designed to engage communities of faith in vital conversations about mental health and mental health challenges. Come and learn about important topics such as stigma, recovery, companionship, and self-care. This course requires no prior mental health training or expertise; it is for… Read more...

Christmas Season at Westheights 2024

Westheights — Sun, 17 Nov 2024 18:00:39 +0000

Merry Christmas Westheights!

Ready or not, Christmas is right around the corner, with Advent starting on December 1. With this in mind we wanted to make sure we let you in on a few things that you won’t want to miss out on this Christmas season.

Advent Devotionals – The BIC has once again produced an excellent Advent Devotional… Read more...

HOW TO KNOW OF SERVICE CANCELLATION

Westheights — Sat, 09 Nov 2024 20:58:22 +0000

During the winter months, we may have need to cancel our Sunday morning worship service due to severe weather. Out of concern for our many volunteers who need to make their way to service early in potentially hazardous road conditions, we will make the decision regarding whether to cancel the service by 8:00 am on that Sunday… Read more...

Trivia Night December 2024

Westheights — Wed, 06 Nov 2024 18:14:34 +0000

December 6th from 7-9pm Westheights Community Church is having a trivia night! This event is open to family teams (blood-related or found families welcome!), house churches, youth, young adults, really anyone who wants to participate! If you don’t have a team to register with, no worries, there’ll be a team for you to join!… Read more...

Christmas “C” Kickoff 2024

Westheights — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 08:30:08 +0000

So many of our favourite things start with “C”. Christmas. Carols. Cookies. Community. Connection. The list (or should we say, Catalog?) goes on.

Join us as we kick off this Christmas season! Sunday, December 1st at 6pm, come to Westheights Church for some Christmasy (or rather Christmas “C”) fun. We will gather to sing Christmas… Read more...

Men’s Wing Night

Westheights — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 16:00:41 +0000

Hey there, guys! Are you interested in getting to know some of the other men at Westheights? How about joining us for any of our monthly Men’s Wing Nights?

Wing Nights are informal gatherings that are about connecting and enjoying some great food.

We’ll meet on the First Monday of every month at 8pm at Scran & Dram Scottish… Read more...

Open Sanctuary

Westheights — Sun, 13 Oct 2024 01:11:18 +0000

The sanctuary will be opened Sunday, November 17th from 6:30-9:30pm for anyone needing a quiet, reflective space to just be. For those who have been to our Reset Retreats, the sanctuary space will feel very similar — the lights will be dim and quiet music will be playing.

When you arrive, there will be a table in the foyer… Read more...

Halloween For Hunger 2024

Westheights — Wed, 02 Oct 2024 19:40:08 +0000

Since 2007, our church and community have donated 38,780 lbs of food and $6,785 in cash donations through our Halloween for Hunger events. The Food Bank calculates that this is equivalent to over 49,131 meals Westheights Church and our neighbours have provided over the past seventeen years. We want to continue this tradition… Read more...

Worship Night: God is on the Move

Westheights — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 12:30:29 +0000

Join us for a special worship night Westheights Church when we can come together for an extended time of worship, celebrating how God is on the move in our lives and in the community and world around us. This event will take place on Sunday, October 27th at 6:30 – 7:45 pm. There is no child care, but kids are welcome and encouraged… Read more...

Westheights Womens Retreat

Westheights — Sun, 22 Sep 2024 00:17:40 +0000

Join Westheights Women at our Retreat Nov 22-23! The retreat will be a time of connection with worship, discussions, activities, time to get to know each other and grow your faith.

The retreat theme is “Women of Valour”. We will be looking at key places in scripture where women are called “chayil” (women of valour) and studying

Swap & Shop 2024

Westheights — Sat, 17 Aug 2024 23:55:12 +0000

Save the date! The Swap & Shop is returning, and we hope you’ll join us! This event will be a great chance to put generosity and simplicity into practice, and trade your items with others – and everything is free! It’s pretty great to hold a free garage sale and we hope you’ll join in!

Swap & Shop date: Sept 29th 1-3pm… Read more...

Corn Roast 2024

Westheights — Sat, 10 Aug 2024 13:48:53 +0000

Join us on Saturday September 14 at 1pm for the annual Westheights Corn Roast! This event is a favourite for many as we enjoy spending an afternoon getting to know each other in a casual country setting, while enjoying nature and eating corn.

Lunch of BBQ’d burgers, hot dogs and fresh corn on the cob will be provided.

Worship Circle 2024

Westheights — Sat, 08 Jun 2024 22:42:45 +0000

Join us for a night of heart filled songs of praise during our Worship Circle. This informal gathering invites all to come, bringing their acoustic instruments and voices to join together to bring our songs to God.

What to Expect:

Pre-Chosen Songs & Spontaneous Worship: Attendees will suggest songs ahead of time, which… Read more...

Trivia Night June 2024

Westheights — Thu, 09 May 2024 15:56:43 +0000

June 21st from 7-9pm Westheights Community Church is having a trivia night! This event is open to family teams (blood-related or found families welcome!), house churches, youth, young adults, really anyone who wants to participate! If you don’t have a team to register with, no worries, there’ll be a team for you to join! There… Read more...

Westheights Annual Picnic 2024

Westheights — Sun, 05 May 2024 08:33:06 +0000

It’s time for our Westheights Annual Picnic on June 9th at Petersburg Park.

After church on June 9th, we’re gathering together for a casual event in the great outdoors. With picnic tables, an open field, a baseball diamond, a small basketball court and a playground, there’s plenty of space for connection and spontaneous activities!… Read more...

Women’s Afternoon Tea: For Young & Old

Westheights — Thu, 11 Apr 2024 14:42:27 +0000

Women’s Afternoon Tea

For Young and Old: Ages 8 and Up

An event open to girls and women, ages 8 and up. Come for a time of encouragement, socializing and tea together. If you’re interested in “hosting a table” (bringing tea cups, teapot and a centerpiece – an opportunity to showcase your teacup

Neighbourhood Clean Up 2024

Westheights — Thu, 21 Mar 2024 16:41:53 +0000

Neighbourhood Clean-up

At Westheights we believe that being good neighbours is an important way that we live out what it means to follow Jesus. This spring we want to be good neighbours by cleaning up a space that is used by our community. Join us on Saturday April 20, 2024 as we clean up trash from the areas along the creek and … Read more...

Good Friday 2024

Westheights — Sun, 17 Mar 2024 13:21:53 +0000

Join us for our Good Friday service on Friday, March 29th at 10:30am. We will reflect on Jesus’ crucifixion through scripture, sing songs of worship and have communion together. Please note there will be no coffee served before, during or after this service. Our coffee ministry will resume on Easter Sunday.

Communion… Read more...

Games Night for Grown-Ups April 2024

Westheights — Sat, 16 Mar 2024 11:29:00 +0000

On Saturday, April 13, 2024, we will be having another Westheights’ Games Night for Grown Ups. Everyone (18 and older) is welcome to gather at 7:00pm in the portable beside the church to have some fun together playing a variety of games. Drinks will be provided and the sharing of (nut free) snacks is encouraged (but not required).… Read more...

2023 WESTHEIGHTS ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Westheights — Tue, 20 Feb 2024 18:17:23 +0000

The Westheights Church Annual General Meeting is on Sunday, March 24th at 6:30 pm. It will happen in person in the church sanctuary.

Chili Cook Off Recap 2024

Westheights — Sun, 11 Feb 2024 03:38:55 +0000

Trivia Night

Westheights — Sun, 04 Feb 2024 02:48:26 +0000

March 15th from 7-9pm Westheights Community Church is having a trivia night! This event is open to family teams (blood-related or found families welcome!), house churches, youth, young adults, really anyone who wants to participate! If you don’t have a team to register with, no worries, there’ll be a team for you to join! … Read more...

Reset Retreat 2024

Westheights — Sun, 28 Jan 2024 13:41:09 +0000

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Join us February 25th & 26th for a chance to reset during this weary season. 82 Westheights Dr. will be open for 31 hours, from 3pm-10pm the next day, for anyone needing a space to come … Read more...

Game Nights for Grown Ups: February 17, 2024

Westheights — Fri, 26 Jan 2024 23:44:27 +0000

On Saturday, February 17, 2024, we will be having another Westheights’ Games Night for Grown Ups. Everyone (18 and older) is welcome to gather at 7:00pm in the portable beside the church to have some fun together playing a variety of games. Drinks will be provided and the sharing of (nut free) snacks is encouraged (but not required).… Read more...

Women’s Breakfast – New Date!

Westheights — Fri, 12 Jan 2024 22:07:57 +0000

We have a new date for our Women’s Breakfast. On March 2nd at 9:30am, we invite the women of Westheights to gather together for breakfast and conversation following listening to Kim Lester and Melanie Wigg speak about their trip to Palestine & Israel last year. Click here to register. Please register even if you… Read more...

Chili Cook Off 2024

Westheights — Thu, 04 Jan 2024 20:20:57 +0000

A little friendly rivalry, especially over food, is always fun. Add a group of friendly people, and you’ve got a delicious blend. Our 7th annual chili cook-off is on Sunday, January 28, 2024, and we are looking for chili cooks who are keen to make a pot of your best chili con carne for our friendly competition. Try something different!… Read more...

Christmas “C” Kickoff Recap 2023

Sarah Brnjas — Sun, 10 Dec 2023 00:04:38 +0000

Last Sunday we had 142 people of all ages gather together to kick off Christmas together! We sang Christmas Carols together, some requirement a little bit of physical movement and concentration. Games were played with focus and fervour by volunteers, with many of the games allowing for all to participate in some healthy competition… Read more...

Christmas Season at Westheights 2023

Westheights — Sun, 05 Nov 2023 18:00:47 +0000

Merry Christmas Westheights!

Ready or not, Christmas is right around the corner, with Advent starting on December 3. With this in mind we wanted to make sure we let you in on a few things that you won’t want to miss out on this Christmas season.

Advent Devotionals – The BIC has once again produced an excellent Advent Devotional… Read more...

Halloween For Hunger Recap 2023

Westheights — Fri, 03 Nov 2023 15:16:05 +0000

Halloween For Hunger was a huge success this year. Thanks to our neighbours and church family we packed 112 boxes of food (2,532 lbs of food) and $1,712.90 in funds for The Food Bank of Waterloo Region. That’s the equivalent of 5,404 meals! Way to go Westheights!

We are grateful to our many volunteers who worked hard to make it … Read more...

Anniversary Letter 2023

Josh Mutter — Wed, 01 Nov 2023 10:00:10 +0000

November 1, 2023

Dear Westheights Family,

On Sunday November 26 is the 45th anniversary of Westheights Community Church. As we reflect on our story, we celebrate the many ways that God has blessed us and we are excited about what the future holds as we pursue our mission to help people find and follow Jesus.

Whether you have attended… Read more...

Christmas “C” Kickoff 2023

Westheights — Thu, 26 Oct 2023 19:56:29 +0000

So many of our favourite things start with “C”. Christmas. Carols. Cookies. Community. Connection. The list (or should we say, Catalog?) goes on.

Join us as we kick off this Christmas season! Sunday, December 3rd at 6pm, come to Westheights Church for some Christmasy (or rather Christmas “C”) fun. We will gather to sing Christmas… Read more...

Connection Crash Course

Westheights — Thu, 26 Oct 2023 19:51:57 +0000

Westheights Church invites everyone to Connection Crash Course, a course to equip us all with the tools to create a culture that embraces and welcomes everyone who walks through our church doors. Join us as we dive deep together into the heart of hospitality, fostering a culture of warmth, accessibility, and inclusion. We… Read more...

Games Night for Grown-Ups: Nov 18, 2023

Westheights — Wed, 27 Sep 2023 21:12:20 +0000

On Saturday, November 18, 2023, we will be having another Westheights’ Games Night for Grown Ups. Everyone (18 and older) is welcome to gather at 7:00pm in the portable beside the church to have some fun together playing a variety of games. Drinks will be provided and the sharing of (nut free) snacks is encouraged (but not required).… Read more...

Swap & Shop 2023

Westheights — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 15:00:35 +0000

Save the date! The Swap & Shop is returning, and we hope you’ll join us! This event will be a great chance to put generosity and simplicity into practice, and maybe get some of your holiday shopping done while you’re at it! It’s pretty great to hold a free garage sale and we hope you’ll join in!

Swap & Shop date: Sun Nov 12th… Read more...

Halloween For Hunger 2023

Westheights — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 14:30:48 +0000

Since 2007, our church and community have donated 36,248 lbs of food and $5,072 in cash donations through our Halloween for Hunger events. The Food Bank calculates that this is equivalent to over 43,727 meals Westheights Church and our neighbours have provided over the past fifteen years. We want to continue this tradition… Read more...

KAIROS Blanket Exercise

Westheights — Fri, 08 Sep 2023 16:37:37 +0000

Secret Sisters Reveal Event 2023

Westheights — Fri, 08 Sep 2023 16:18:29 +0000