Throughout September we’re collecting The Peace & Global Witness Offering which is used to promote peacemaking efforts throughout the world.  Please prayerfully consider how your financial support can provide the resources needed to transform areas of desperate need into communities of peace and healing. Click here to donate. 

• 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.

Wills Emphasis Sunday

Faithful Generations, Future Impact

Sunday, June 2 in Worship & Fellowship

What things excite you so much that you want them to continue after your lifetime?
Planned giving allows us to do God’s work when we are no longer here to do it ourselves. Though death is a difficult subject, making our intentions known to family and other recipients can bring comfort and clarity to all involved.

Wills are about more than just money. They also make our wishes known about guardianship of children, our health priorities, and end of life care. On Sunday, The Legacy Task Force hosts an informational gathering and fellowship time in Spellman Hall after each worship service. They will have toolkits and materials to help you begin or revise your will and legacy plans. This conversation is for every generation, whether you are in your 20s or 90s.

Each and every one of us is touched by the legacy gifts of those who went before us – now it’s our turn.

“… the word is very near you. It is in your mouth and in your heart so that you can do it.” -Deut 30:14.

Building on the foundation of our March retreat, the WPC Strategic Visioning Lead Team continues to explore God’s path for us. Our Team will work in four phases: Data Gathering, Listening, Discerning, Planning/Dreaming. This one-page update gives more information.

Our next update will provide additional details for the listening phase. In the meantime, we ask for your prayers and encourage you to prepare by reflecting on the role of WPC and God’s church in your life.

10:45 am Sundays, June 16 – July 28 • Spellman Jr & Zoom 
Our summer Journey class sessions, facilitated by Dr. Sue Fry, is a series of reflections on the psalms in conjunction with sermons on the psalms from the pastors and Westminster staff. Come as able. Click here to attend via Zoom. 
 

    June 16: Psalm 23: Its Texture and Its Text
    June 23: Psalms in the Seasons of Life
    June 30: When It Is Disorienting
    July 7: Communal Lament, Reorientation and Thanksgiving
    July 14: Psalm Presentation by Ann Hatfield
    July 21: Out of the Depths: Heart Cries to God 
    July 28: Praying With the Psalms (Sue Fry)
                & The Psalms and Music (Tim Evers)

Send a child back to school well prepared through Bridge Academy in Coatesville. Buy a backpack and fill it with school supplies or buy specific items to fill a backpack. Click here for a full list of supplies. Money and Walmart gift cards are welcome, too! ($50 to fill a backpack or $75 to buy and fill a backpack.) Drop off the filled backpack or individual items in Café 10 West by June 30. Questions? Contact Laura Davis.

This offering supports the development of children, youth and young adults in our community and throughout the country. Westminster’s local portion (40%) of the offering will go to Hearts Holding Hands (AHHAH). Donate to our Pentecost Offering.