Year: 2024



Westminster Launches a New Website!

We’re thrilled to share with you the good news that Westminster launched a refreshed website! Here’s a screenshot of the new home page. Our hope is that it is more user friendly and easier to navigate especially for those viewing worship at home. You’ll also find time sensitive notifications like snow closings on the top blue banner. Take a look around and let Director of Communications, Lynn George know if you have any questions.


Bring in NEW Socks for Sock It To Us

Our annual Sock drive is in full swing and runs throughout September. Our goal is to gather 2,000 socks this year! We will distribute donations of NEW socks (sizes from infants to adults of any size and style) to Tick Tock Early Learning Center, St. Agnes Day Room, CYWA Gateway Shelter, Chester County Migrant Ministries, Atkinson Men’s Shelter, City Gates Men’s Shelter, and Broad Street Ministries. Please bring your sock donations to the bins located in Café 10 West. You can also order online, and have them shipped directly to the church, care of Ann Hatfield. Questions? Contact Laureen Smith.


11am Service Spotify Playlist

Ever wonder what we are going to sing at the 11am service? Add this playlist to your Spotify rotation and wonder no more! This is a great way to hear the songs in advance so you are prepared to worship on Sunday. Playlist is updated by Thursday each week.


Last Week to Register for Camp Spark!

Monday-Friday June 24 – 28 (8:00 am – 12:00 pm with optional afternoon 12:00 – 4:00 pm)

Camp SPARK is our summer children’s program! This camp will share the worship, ministry, and mission of Westminster with our community. The morning activities will focus on Worship Arts while the afternoon will focus on Westminster’s ministry and mission, plus recreation and fun! Click here for more info, pricing and registration. Questions or for more info, contact Jill Reichert.

We also need volunteers! Click here to see some roles needed. Adults will need background clearances; we are glad to help you through the clearance process! 


Elves Still Needed to Support Our Giving Tree

Help to make this holiday season special for those in need to share God’s love at Christmas! The need for gift donations is even greater this year. Click the name of the organization to see the gifts needed: Pocopson Nursing HomeMigrant Ministries, Domestic Violence Center, Family Promise, and Bridge of Hope. Simply click the link, sign up for the gifts you wish to purchase, and follow the directions provided. Drop off your gifts in the Narthex on Sunday, December 1 or 8. We will deliver the gifts on December 11. If you need to make other arrangements for drop off, just let us know. Questions or assistance with gift delivery, contact Angela Emrich or Debbie Zakarian.



Join a Music Ensemble this Fall

  • NEW! Cherub Choir (Grades K & 1)
    4:15-5:00 pm Wednesdays starting September 11 (Sept.-May) 
    The Cherub Choir is newly restarting this fall. Young children will sing & play with rhythms and instruments. Cherubs sing occasionally in worship and other church events, including a short Christmas program and Christmas Eve. Register your child. Questions? Contact Kirsten Santos Rutschman.
  • Children’s Choir (Grades 2-5)
    4:45-6:00 pm Wednesdays starting September 11 (Sept.-May) 
    In Children’s Choir, older elementary-schoolers sing, pray, play music games, play percussion and other instruments, and learn the basics of how to read music. The Children’s Choir sings in worship about once a month and occasionally at other church events, including a short Christmas program and Christmas Eve. Stay tuned for a musical in the spring! Register your child. Questions? Contact Kirsten Santos Rutschman.
  • Youth Choir (Grades 6-12)
    5:00-6:00 pm Sundays starting September 8 (Sept.-May) 
    In Youth Choir, middle- and high-schoolers sing music in a variety of styles. Whether you’re a beginner, or you sing in a choir at school, or you take voice lessons, there’s a place for you here. The Youth Choir sings in worship about once a month and sometimes on other occasions, including a concert at Maris Grove in December.  Click here to register. Questions? Contact Kirsten Santos Rutschman
  • Chancel Choir (Adult)
    7:00-9:00 pm Thursdays starting September 5
    The Chancel Choir provides choral music in the Traditional service throughout the year. Larger projects include Christmas Concerts in December and a Requiem concert in the spring. During Summer 2025, the choir will perform on tour in Scotland. During the summer months, feel free to drop in for Summer Choir on any or all Sundays as your schedule permits, without the commitment of regular Thursday night rehearsals. Questions? Contact Tim Evers.
  • Chancel Ringers (Youth & Adult)
    7:00-8:30 pm Wednesdays starting September 4
    Handbells is a wonderful ensemble that builds community spirit. Each person contributes a few notes towards creating beautiful, full-sounding music. Chancel Ringers ring about once a month in worship, as well as occasional other events. Experience reading rhythms and/or pitches is helpful, but not required; reach out if you are interested, and opportunities for beginners will be forthcoming. Questions? Contact Kirsten Santos Rutschman.

New Journey Class: Traveling with God

10:45 am Sundays, September 8-29 • Spellman Jr & Zoom
The Bible offers countless examples of ordinary people who set out on journeys with God. Sometimes, it happens after a divine invitation and sometimes when the individual has no idea they are following God’s path. Thankfully, God leads and comes along for both! Led by John Willingham a retired Presbyterian Pastor, this 4-week class will draw from Scriptural examples of everyday individuals who set out with God as a way of encouragement and inspiration for us when we do the same. Click here to attend via Zoom.