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Thank You for Your Generosity!
October 31, 2024We’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.
Fill Out Our Worship Schedule Survey
October 31, 2024Our Worship and Arts Advisory Committee is evaluating how the current worship configuration is meeting the needs of people who already attend worship as well as how we can better reach people in the community not yet connected to Westminster. The committee now seeks your input. Please fill out this short survey. The survey closes on Sunday, November 3 and any worship schedule change will go into effect no earlier than January 2025.
Christmas Concert Tickets are available beginning at 9 am on Monday, November 4
2 & 5 pm Saturday, December 14 • 3 & 6 pm December 15
Come hear our 100 Voice Concert Choir with chamber orchestra and handbells as they present their 34th Annual Christmas Concerts. Concerts last about one hour.
Tickets are free but are required to avoid overcrowding. This year ticket requests will be online only. There is a limit of 6 tickets per reservation. A $25 donation per ticket is suggested. If groups are interested in more than 6 tickets, please contact the church office. Unused tickets will be released 15 minutes before the program begins.
Click here to order your Christmas Concert tickets now.
Unable to attend? You can enjoy the concert by watching the live stream concert at 3 pm on Sunday, December 15. Childcare is available at the afternoon concerts by reservation. Contact Mary Maina at to reserve space for your child(ren).
Meet Rev. Eric Dorville Our New Transitional Associate Pastor begins Sunday, November 10
The Transitional Associate Pastor Search Team and Session are pleased to announce that Rev. Eric Dorville will be joining Westminster staff as Transitional Associate Pastor for Spiritual Growth. Ordained in 2016, Eric has served PCUSA churches large and small in Pennsylvania, working with youth, children, and adults of all ages. He holds an M.Div. from Palmer Theological Seminary and a B.A. in Youth Ministry from Eastern University. Eric is excited to encourage spiritual growth at Westminster: “I have witnessed firsthand the transformative power of intentional discipleship, and I am committed to equipping believers to mature in their faith and service.”
Eric and his wife Maddie have three children, Andrew, Eleanor and Ben. Eric enjoys reading, traveling, cooking, and cheering on his favorite sports teams: the Eagles, Phillies, Flyers, Sixers, and Philadelphia Union.
Fill Out an Estimate of Giving Card
Thank you for celebrating Consecration Sunday with us. If you didn’t have the opportunity to fill out an Estimate of Giving Card, please fill one out online.
Celebrate Consecration Sunday!
October 17, 2024Sunday 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:
- 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? - 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. - 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. - 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.
Save the Date: Shop for Hope
October 17, 202410:30 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!
Blanket Drive Continues
October 17, 2024We’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.
Prison Ministry Art Show Ends Sunday
October 17, 20247 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.
Meet Glen Bell: Sunday’s Guest Preacher and Speaker
Rev. Dr. Glen Bell hails from the Louisville area, where he serves as Senior Vice President of Development for the Presbyterian Foundation, which has been in existence since 1799. Glen dedicated 30 years as a pastor in a wide variety of Presbyterian Church (USA) congregations, serving churches in North Carolina, Indiana, and Florida. His roles and duties have spanned preaching, teaching, and pastoral care; leadership, management, and operations; and stewardship and funds development. Glen has written for Journal for Preachers, Presbyterian Outlook, and Family Ministry. He has been the opening preacher for the PC(USA)’s Stewardship Kaleidoscope conference. He has served on the boards of Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, NEXT Church and Presbyterian Outlook.