Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida on September 26 as a very dangerous category 4 hurricane. The impact of Helene has been felt across multiple states, with devastating storm damage in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Tennessee. Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) is in communication with affected presbyteries to share information and coordinate resources as wind and flooding damage is assessed. PDA deployed a National Response Team to several local presbyteries to respond to needs in their communities. Along with your prayers, your generous financial gifts will bring hope, help, and encouragement. Click here to support the PDA’s efforts or make checks payable to Westminster Presbyterian Church, designating “Hurricane Helene” in the memo line. We will forward the collected funds to PDA. For updates on the response efforts click here.

The Visioning Team wants to thank everyone who participated in our information gatherings over the last six weeks. You provided thoughtful observations and ideas. We are deeply grateful for the invaluable insights you provided us! 
 
In total, 114 individuals participated in the process! 89 individuals attended 11 focus groups. In addition, there were 25 individual conversations with online worshipers, individuals who are former worshipers and outside community members. 
 
The second phase of our process began on September 24 which will continue through November. This includes reviewing all the information collected, identify common themes, and begin developing plans to address the future of our church. In the upcoming weeks you will have opportunity to hear and react to what we discern.

11:00 am – 3:00 pm Saturday, October 5 • Spellman Hall
Come out to this charitable fundraiser supporting St. Jude’s Hospital featuring 20+ artists and crafters. Items you might find include: original paintings, original quilting, cross stitched pictures and stockings, quilts, knitted and crocheted items, smocked and hand crafted Christmas balls, Christmas decorations, hand-sewn Winnie the Pooh characters, as well as leather and wood products. 100% of your purchase donations will go to St. Jude. Cash and checks only.

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.