Posts
Join a Lenten Series: The Final Days of Jesus
The four New Testament Gospels aren’t the same story, but they offer the same Resurrection hope. Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John devote most of their story detailing Jesus’ last week in Jerusalem, all highlighting Jesus’ triumphant entry into the city, the suffering and humiliation of the cross, and the empty tomb come Sunday morning. These different perspectives aren’t a reason to dismiss the Gospels; rather then reveal an abundant, diverse, and complementary picture of God’s work in the suffering, death, and resurrection of Jesus. Join us for this DVD/book study, The Final Days: A Lenten Journey through the Gospels by Matt Rawle during the season of Lent. We encourage you to read the book but not required to participate.
Hybrid: Sunday Journey Class
9:00 am Mar. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, April 6 & 13 • Spellman Jr. & Zoom
Click here to attend via zoom. • Contact: Eric Dorville
Hybrid: Sunday Journey Class
10:30 am Mar. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, April 6 & 13 • Spellman Jr. & Zoom
Click here to attend via zoom. • Contact: Eric Dorville
In Person Only: Monday Men & Women Group
7-8:30 pm Mar. 10, 17, 24, 31, April. 7 & 14 • McFalls home
Facilitators: Ed and Diane McFalls • Contact: Ed McFalls
Souper Bowl Update
February 13, 2025
For some reason Eagles fans flocked to Westminster on Sunday and donated over $2,000 for Souper Bowl Sunday. This money will go to Cradles to Crayons nonprofit located in Philadelphia which will purchase clothing for children of low-income families. Didn’t have a chance to donate? Click here to give online or mail check to Westminster with memo “Souper Bowl”.
A Message from Pastor Eric
February 13, 2025
Revelries and Revolutionaries Elevation Concert on Sunday
4:00 pm Sunday, February 16 • Sanctuary
Celebrate Black History Month with Elevation, an all-professional, intentionally diverse vocal ensemble performing the music of pioneering Black composers. Hailed as “one of the best listens you’re likely to experience this year or any” by Vents Magazine, Elevation will offer works by Kay, Franklin, Dilworth, Robles, Moore, and Bonds. This concert honors the Black experience and the artists who have transformed American music with their bold, joyful, and revolutionary compositions. Elevation will be joined by our Chancel Choir and other participants in the Lift Every Voice Workshop. Click here to buy tickets ($20/adult or $10/student).
Early Bird Registration Open for the Men’s Retreat
April 25-27, 2025 • Sandy Cove Retreat Center
Life is….Joyful. Hard. Amazing. Confusing. Complex! Sometimes it seems like you are surfing the rapids of a fast moving river – or maybe it feels like you have been turned upside down. Join other guys at Westminster for our annual men’s retreat. Rev. Dr. Michael Wilson will help us encounter A.W.E. (Adventure, Wonder, Enthusiasm) and start to thrive in life and leadership. You can start to chart a course through life (no matter how young or “not-young” you are!) that follows Jesus and helps you flourish. Click here to register.
Don’t Miss the Women’s Retreat- We’re at 50% Capacity!
Friday, March 21 & Saturday, March 22 • Westminster
Led by Cheryl Galan, our women’s retreat is an invitation to Soul-Tending for… Life. We’ll create a space for nesting, resting and questing with our souls. In this space, we’ll share experiences of soul tending that help us listen for the holy in all the moments of our lives.
Come, for cherished time with God, for joyful companionship with other women and for nourishing experiences with your own soul. Participate as your schedule allows – for the full retreat on Friday and Saturday, or only for Friday or Saturday. Click here to register.
New Sunday Schedule Starts March 2
January 30, 2025Beginning Sunday, March 2, our new Sunday schedule will be:
- 9:00 am – Traditional Worship with Chancel Choir
KidsConnect and WeeConnect offered during worship - 10:15 am – Journey Class in Spellman Jr & Zoom
- 10:30 am – Contemporary Worship
Young Children and Worship program offered during worship - 5:00 pm – Youth Choir rehearsal
- 5:30 pm – Youth Group
All current Spiritual Growth opportunities, including Children’s programming, will shift earlier, corresponding with worship time adjustments. Click here to read why we are making this change or watch this video from Pastor Leah, Pastor Jon and Tim Evers.
Souper Bowl of Caring Offering
January 30, 2025Show your Eagles pride by donating to our Souper Bowl of Caring offering on Super Bowl Sunday. This year the offering will go to the Cradles to Crayons nonprofit located in Philadelphia. All money that we collect will go toward the purchase of clothing for children in low-income families. After both services on February 9, there will be youth standing in the Narthex with large soup pots to collect cash and checks (made out to “Westminster Presbyterian”). Our goal is to beat our previous year’s total and reach $4,000!
Have You Received Suspicious Emails from Westminster Staff?
January 30, 2025A number of members received an email yesterday that claimed to be from Pastor Leah. On closer look, these emails were not coming from Leah.They were coming from a false Gmail account, pastoroffice2242@gmail.com. We’ve taken steps to stop the problem, but it could happen again. Here’s what you should know:
The church staff will NEVER email you to ask for gift cards, money, or special favors. They also won’t ask you if you’re free to communicate via email or text.
- If something in a subject line or an email looks suspicious or sounds out of character, it probably is. Read carefully.
- Check the origin email address, even if you recognize the sender’s name. You may need to click on the name for the full email address to be visible. Usually the false emails were sent from a Gmail account.
- Remember that all church emails do NOT end with gmail.com Church emails end with westminsterpc.org.
- Please let us know if you receive something suspicious so we can take action.
- Mark all false email as spam, phishing or move it to your junk email folder.
- If you’re still not sure about an email you received, call or text the staff member, send them a new email or contact the church office at 610-399-3377 before you reply.
Help Support ACT in Faith in February
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.