He was not rich or educated, but was familiar with hard work. He was quick-tempered and impetuous, but possessed a passion that would change the world. He left everything to follow his teacher, yet struggled with doubt and fear. Register with one of the five small groups below to participate in this six-week journey, and take an in-depth dive into the life, faith, and character of Simon Peter during Lent. Participants are encouraged to get a copy of the book, Simon Peter: Flawed but Faithful Disciple. Questions? Contact Jennie Clark.
Everyday during Lent (February 17 - April 3) we will post a daily devotion in a Facebook group for you to reflect, pray and discuss with your Westminster family. Click here to join the Facebook group.
Print out or read a digital Lenten daily devotional booklet that includes a scripture passage and devotion for you to use during this season of Lent. Interested in a digital copy? Contact Barb Drain. Would you like a printed version? Contact Barb Drain.
We are placing a prayer wall outside the church building during Lent. We invite you to add your prayers to our wall. You are welcome to offer as many prayers as you need, returning to this wall as often as you need. On a prayer strip, write a word or phrase to represent your prayer to God. Then weave it inside the ampersand shape, adding it to the prayers of our larger community. Questions? Contact Chris Clark.
Watch Pastor Don's conversation on Tuesday, Jan. 5, Who would’ve thought . . . ? Pastor Don looks back at 2020, take stock at how Westminster and all its constituencies came through the stress and testing, and look forward at where we might go from here and how 2021 might shine some light into the tunnel that we’re still traversing. Next Tuesday, Jan. 12 join them for Brent Celek's conversation on Highlights of My Eagles Career, the SuperBowl and Life Lessons. Click here to attend that discussion. Questions? Contact Nick Tortorello.
In the past, Westminster partnered with Bridge of Hope, a local organization that assists parents and their children in transitioning from situations of homelessness to permanent housing. We would like to rekindle our partnership with Bridge of Hope in 2021. Teams from our congregation will be trained to offer support as Neighboring Volunteers, walking with families as they move towards financial stability and emotional wholeness. In doing so, we help to restore hope and create brighter futures one family at a time. To learn more and/or find out how you can become part of a neighboring team, please contact Ann Hatfield.
Westminster's Preschool registration for the 2021-2022 school year has begun. Registration is online or through the mail because the preschool is currently closed due to COVID-19. Church members will receive priority registration but they must have their information submitted on or before Wednesday, January 20th. If you have questions, please contact the Director of the Preschool, Jackie Steinmetz.
Looking for a New Year spiritual practice? Epiphany Star Words are a prayer practice that individuals or families can participate in. Check out this video to hear how you and/or your family can participate in this practice from your own home. Questions or for more information, contact Chris Clark. For more spiritual practices, we will post weekly blog posts starting this week on our family resource blog.
- Click here to read a prayer from PCUSA Book of Common Worship
- Click here to read a response from Donegal Presbytery
- Click here to read or watch the prayer from Senate Chaplain Barry Black’s closing the session, 1/7/21