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This month bring in items for ACT in Faith of Greater West Chester, which is an interfaith organization that helps individuals and families with immediate needs. Staff and volunteers work to stabilize households, encourage self-sustainability, and build community.  Please bring in full-size items of bar soap, toothpaste, deodorant (male/female/unisex) during the month of February and place them in the marked bins located in Café 10 West. Questions? Contact Ann Hatfield

For the past 20+ years Westminster collected winter coats. This year we decided to pivot and collect new Warm Winter Blankets (Twin or Full Size preferred but Queen accepted too) from October 15 through November 5. We will distribute the blankets to Chester County Migrant Ministries, Safe Harbor, the Community Warehouse, West Chester Food Cupboard, the St. Agnes Day Room, 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 West Chester, Pa, 19382. Questions? Contact Laureen Smith.

Westminster Presbyterian Church is a community on a mission to Know Christ and Make Christ Known! Knowing Christ creates abundant life for us and for all the world, we are called to thrive and to help our neighbors thrive. Currently, 89.6% of our operating budget is supported by your annual gifts and pledges. Your pledge helps our leadership plan faithfully and responsibly for the future year at Westminster. We pray you consider increasing your pledge in 2024, if you are able, we challenge you to work toward a tithe (10% of your income).

Commitment Sunday is this Sunday, October 22. We will joyfully celebrate and dedicate all our gifts in support of our mission. You can pledge online, mail your pledge card to the church, or bring your pledge card with you this Sunday. Thank you for being a part of Westminster and our life-affirming work of Knowing Christ, and Making Christ Known and for all the ways you support Westminster and share abundant life together. Questions? Contact Sandy Kurek.

A big thank you to everyone who kindly donated socks to the annual Sock It To Us Drive. This year we collected 1,820 pairs of socks! We will distribute them to Tick Tock Early Learning Center, St. Agnes Day Room, CYWA Gateway Shelter, Chester County Migrant Ministries, Atkinson Men’s Shelter and Broad Street Ministries.

We are looking to build a small team of people who can…

• Rotate weekly to refresh & reorganize the items in the worship carts (can be done almost any time the church is open).
• Meet (in person or Zoom) periodically as a team to brainstorm new ways to engage young people in the worship service by incorporating new items to rotate into the worship carts.

If you can be part of this team, please contact Jill Reichert, Director of Children & Family Ministries.

Thank you to everyone who has donated socks for our annual Sock it to Us Drive already this month. Can you help us keep people’s feet warm this year? We’re trying to gather 2,000 socks this year and have collected 1,000 so far which leaves only three days left to accomplish our goal! 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.

We are in need of adults who will serve with and for children and youth ministry at Westminster. Clearances are required, but we can help you obtain them. Questions or interested? Contact our Director of Youth & College Ministry Chris Clark, or Director of Children & Families Jill Reichert.

• Youth Group (5:30-6:30 pm Sundays – dinner included): Seeking 2 adults to serve in a ministry of presence and friendship with the youth who attend Youth Group. This includes building relational connections with youth and helping lead activities, conversations, or games on Sunday nights. Consistent weekly presence is desirable, but not mandatory in this role.
• Faith Lab – Make, Move, & Meditate (Oct. 22, 29, Nov. 5, 12, 19 & 26 during 11 am worship): Seeking 2-3 adults who will help lead either middle school or high school groups explore spiritual practices with teens. No “prayer experts” required – simply a willingness to help teens try practices that can help them connect with themselves, their neighbor, all creation, and God.
• Middles KidsConnect Class (During 9:30 am worship): Our 2nd & 3rd grade KidsConnect class is in need of additional help on the teacher/helper rotation. No prep work ahead of time – just volunteer once every 4-6 weeks.

Interested in Handbells?

• Chancel Ringers (open to adults)
  7-8:30 pm Wednesday rehearsals in Spellman Hall.
  Contact Ron Bellamy to learn more
• New Beginner Handbell Class (grade 9-adults)
  6-6:45 pm Wednesday rehearsals in Spellman Hall for six weeks starting October 4.
  Come learn about this exciting instrument with no performance pressure.
  Contact Linda Lorgus to sign up or to learn more. 

Interested in Choirs?

Visit our website or contact Tim Evers, Director of Music Ministries for more info.

• Chancel Choir (open to adult singers)
  7-9 pm Thursday rehearsals in the Music Room.
  Christmas Concert rehearsals begin October 5. Guest singers are welcome.  
• Youth Choir (youth in grades 6-12)
  5- 6 pm Sunday rehearsals in the Music Room starting September 17. 
• Children’s Choir (children in grades 2-5)
  5-5:55 pm Wednesday rehearsal in Spellman Hall

Interested in Worship Band?

• Worship Band (open to youth & adult singers and instrumentalists)
  7-9 pm Wednesday rehearsals in the Sanctuary
  Contact Jon Frost for more information.

7 pm Saturday, October 28 • Sanctuary

You won’t want to miss this incredible concert with The Brilliance along with special guests and friends of Westminster, Found Wandering. The Brilliance will be performing with a small chamber orchestra and choral ensemble. Early bird tickets are on sale now through 9/10. Click here to get your tickets today! Questions? Contact Jon Frost.

Our annual Sock drive begins tomorrow Friday, September 1, and runs throughout September. Last year we collected 1,900 pairs of socks! Thank you for your generosity! Let’s try 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 Kim Benfer