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Did you know every year we pay a per capita amount for every Westminster member to enable the Presbyterian Church (USA) to function as a denomination?
July 31, 2024Did you know every year we pay a per capita amount for every Westminster member to enable the Presbyterian Church (USA) to function as a denomination? This year that amount is $38 per member. If you have not already done so, we encourage you to donate the $38 for each confirmed member in your household. Click here to donate or send a check to the church office with “per capita” on the memo line.
Bring in Books for Cheyney’s Book Drive
Help encourage Cheyney University students to take time to enjoy reading for pleasure. Donate new and gently used current fiction books. Both comic and anime books were specifically requested by students. Wondering what book to donate? The photo above gives you examples. Place your donations in the bins located in Café 10 West by July 31. This fiction collection will be set up for use when Westminster distributes welcome back gifts as students return for the fall semester.
What is your vision for Westminster in the next 5 years?
July 24, 2024For the past several months the Strategic Visioning Team has been meeting and has prepared a list of questions to help discern the direction God is leading us. Interested in participating in a one-hour small focus group or meeting individually with a member of the Visioning Team? The team wants to hear from you! Topics may include: What brought you to WPC and what keeps you here? What would you like to see more or less of? The team welcomes your thoughts, contact the team to get started.
Registration Open for Confirmation
July 18, 2024Any youth entering 8th grade or high school this fall is eligible to sign up for our 2024-2025 Praxis Confirmation class. This class allows youth the opportunity to journey with an adult mentor to learn more about the Christian faith and how the Spirit has/is gifting them to practice Jesus’ love, compassion, and justice in their community and world. Click here to register for this year’s class.
June Financial Snapshot
July 18, 2024While it appears we are right on track with our budget as mentioned last time, it is important to point out that if we meet our expected revenue at year-end, we are still facing a deficit of at least $120k. This assumes our expenses are on plan. The plan for this year was to take advantage of a healthy operating reserve of $257k to absorb the deficit, while giving us time to determine the right staffing configuration and new revenue ideas for a changing faith landscape. Two areas we have addressed are the facility staffing needs with a hiring of another FT custodian and adding a PT finance assistant to allow Jennie Moffitt to focus full-time on the front office needs. As we head into the fall, look for new developments in our overall strategic plan.
| Year to Date (YTD) | Actual | Budget | % vs Budget Better/(Worse) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pledged Giving | $998,132 | $918,518 | 8.7% |
| Total Revenue | $1,320,076 | $1,294,357 | 2.0% |
| Total Expense | $1,146,371 | $1,179,232 | 2.8% |
| Net Surplus/ (Deficit) | $173,705 | $115,125 | 50.9% |
Needed: Soup & Casseroles
Did you know our Deacons deliver meals to families and friends in times of need? Their meal supply is low. If you love baking or cooking, pick up a soup and/or casserole kit from the Information Desk. Then prepare your entree, wrap it well and label it with: ingredients, date prepared, and your name. Put it in the kitchen freezer to the right of the outside door and update the info on the freezer door.
Donate Your Extra Coffee Mugs
To reduce our single-use paper waste at Westminster, we invite you to donate coffee mugs you don’t use. The ideal size is 3” diameter and 3 ¾” high, so the mugs fit well in the dishwasher and in stacking racks. Thank you for assisting with our efforts to be better stewards of God’s creation when drinking hot beverages.
Cheyney Reading for Pleasure Book Drive
July 3, 2024Help encourage Cheyney University students to take time to enjoy reading for pleasure. Donate new and gently used current fiction books. Both comic and anime books were specifically requested by students. Please bring your donations and place in the collection bins located in Café 10 West during the month of July. This new fiction collection will be set-up for use and announced when Westminster distributes welcome back gifts as students return for the fall semester. Thank you for your support!
Join the Choir on their Scotland Trip!
July 3, 2024June 19–27, 2025 • Glasgow, Oban & Edinburgh
We still have space for additional participants on The Westminster Chancel Choir performance trip to Scotland in June 2025. We welcome singers and non-singers, members, and friends of the congregation. Click here to see the itinerary. Click here to register.
Welcome Gift for New Cheyney Students
July 2, 2024Help us welcome all new Cheyney student to campus with a gift from Westminster. 90% of the students at Cheyney Qualify as low income, disabled, or are the first in their family to attend college. Many students rely on the generosity of the community for school supplies. Each student will receive an aluminum water bottle filled with goodies. Please donate any of these items listed below:
- $5 Wawa Gift Cards/hoagie coupons
- Pens
- Sticky Notes
- Highlighters
- Candy
- Microwave Popcorn
Collection bins located in Café 10 West.