Year: 2024

7 pm Friday, October 11 – 7 pm Sunday, October 20
Westminster partners with a Prison Ministry Art Show featuring artworks from the inmates at Coal Township State Correction Institute. Last year we generously raised nearly $4,000 with half going to the inmates to restock their art supplies as well as Christmas gifts for their families. The other half, at the artists’ request, goes to our charities. The Art Show is online and ends on Sunday, October 20. The original art as well as calendars and greeting cards of the original artwork will be on sale.

10:30 am – 12:30 pm Sunday, December 8 • Spellman Hall
The annual Shop for Hope event is returning in December. Join us to shop for unique and meaningful gifts for everyone on your list, while supporting partner ministries and spreading hope this Advent season. As you browse this year’s market, children can enjoy festive music, crafts, and tasty treats too! We look forward to seeing you there!

Sunday Worship, October 20 
This Sunday is Consecration Sunday. This new stewardship model we believe will help draw us all closer to God by asking what is God calling you to do? This question illuminates a new perspective on financial generosity, one of growing spiritually in our relationship with God. Here is the process:

1. Discern Your Level of Giving
   We ask for your discernment as an act of worship when you answer what God is calling you to do to support Westminster’s mission of Knowing Christ and Making Christ Known with your financial commitment. You can use the Westminster’s giving breakdown & step up chart or calculate a percentage of your income to help you think about what is God calling you to do? 
2. Attend Consecration Sunday Worship
   Rev. Dr. Glen Bell will share his talents with us as he preaches. With over 30 years of experience as a pastor at PCUSA churches across the country, Glen currently serves as Senior Vice President at the Presbyterian Foundation. 
3. Make your commitment DURING worship
   Instead of sending you a card in the mail, this year during worship, we as a congregation will prayerfully commit to what is God calling us to do by filling out an Estimate of Giving Card together in worship. Those present in the Sanctuary will be asked to come forward to dedicate their commitment. Those online can submit an electronic Estimate of Giving Card.
4. Gather at the Celebration Brunch
   Following each service Chef Matt Stone will cater a delicious brunch. Enjoy French toast, frittata, sausage, salad (and more!) and time of fellowship.

We’re collecting new Warm Winter Blankets (Twin or Full Size preferred but Queen accepted too) community partners and will distribute the blankets to Chester County Migrant Ministries, Safe Harbor, the Community Warehouse, West Chester Food Cupboard, the St. Agnes Day Room, Melton Center, and Prevention Point of Philadelphia. Blankets can be dropped off in the bins around the building or ordered online at Amazon, Walmart or your favorite retailer, and sent to the church directly at 10 Pleasant Grove Rd, West Chester, PA, 19382. Questions? Contact Laureen Smith.

If you or someone you know is experiencing stress, anxiety, grief, health issues, separation, or loneliness, Westminster’s trained Stephen Ministers are ready to offer support via telephone calls, virtual technology, or one-on-one, in-person visits.  If life feels out of control, you may find it beneficial to speak and pray with a Stephen Minister.  We are here for you, and you do not have to walk alone.  If you are interested in learning more about the Christ-centered, compassionate care available through Westminster’s Stephen Ministry program, contact Ann Hatfield.

We’re very grateful for the 266 households who filled out an Estimate of Giving card on Consecration Sunday. Your commitment manifests as a promise for the future. If you missed Commitment Sunday, you can still fill out an Estimate of Giving card to support Westminster’s mission and ministry in 2025. Questions? Contact Sandy Kurek.