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Stewardship between the Before and After

March 26, 2020 by Kate Brinkley

In her wonderful sermon last Sunday, Dorothy referred to the uncertain period in which we now find ourselves as the “time between the before and after.” Although we are physically separated, our collective mission to serve Christ, share God’s love and work for justice during this time remains active and unchanged, albeit in a much different environment. Worship and music are now provided virtually (last Sunday’s service has over 500 views on YouTube), our Christian formation programs are now being delivered through online materials and video classes, and our Pastors and Deacons are now providing spiritual and emotional support to members of the congregation and students away from Grounds through phone calls, podcasts, group video get-togethers, and prayer partnerships. Efforts supporting our immigrant neighbors and sheltering the homeless continue, as does designating benevolence grants to mission partners in our community. Our staff is carrying on its work to manage and maintain our church facilities.

In just over a week, the church has transformed into one where Zoom, Google Hangouts and YouTube have become essential tools. As Dorothy noted, these efforts building a virtual Westminster help us to recognize that we are a community called together to share God’s love from all places, and that this calling is not limited by physical distance.

The Stewardship Committee is aware that some in our congregation may be facing challenges as a result of the economic slowdown, and that these challenges may impact their ability to give at this time. For others who may regularly give through the offering plate when we worship together, we ask that you practice financial stewardship in other ways while we are physically separated. You can give online, give using a one-time or recurring bill pay through your financial institution, or give by mail. Your faithful generosity fulfilling pledges during this period will support our being connected and spiritually nourished while apart and will help us share God’s love in new and creative ways. If you have any questions on giving, please contact Steve Brown in the church office at or 293-3133.

The Stewardship Committee

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Thanks to Westminster for Hosting PACEM 

March 25, 2020 by Kate Brinkley

Many thanks to the 100+ volunteers, our staff, and partner congregations who worked to make the PACEM men’s homeless shelter at Westminster a reality. The corona virus pandemic presented unprecedented challenges during our hosting period, but we nevertheless provided a warm meal and a safe place to sleep for 30+ men for sixteen nights. We extended our hosting period by two days when the shelter was unable to move to the next church due to the pandemic, and additional volunteers (including all three of our pastors, college students home unexpectedly, and folks from other congregations) stepped up when asked. The shelter is now housed at the Key Recreation Center downtown, where guests will have the space to place their beds six feet apart.
Every year it is remarkable to see how our church family comes together to host our homeless neighbors, but this year was particularly striking. While most of us prepared to quarantine ourselves at home and help “flatten the curve,” those without a home in which to quarantine were on our doorstep. Never before have these men, many of whom we have gotten to know over the span of numerous years, seemed more vulnerable. We ask that you join us in praying for their health during this crisis.
Many thanks to all who made the shelter at Westminster possible—we could not have done it without you. Your generosity in terms of time, talent, and treasure (many gift cards and donations were received!) was remarkable.
—The PACEM Committee

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Prayer Partners

March 23, 2020 by Kate Brinkley

It’s difficult to imagine a better time to become one of Westminster’s Prayer Partners. As a part of this prayerful community, you can lift up those in our church and local community, as well as those across the country and throughout the world in prayer. Please click here to watch a message from Lynne on becoming a part of Prayer Partners. Contact  to join Prayer Partners.

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Worship, Pray, and Sing with Us

March 23, 2020 by Kate Brinkley

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August 12, 2022- Betty Cauthen Memorial Service

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August 7, 2022- 9th Sunday after Pentecost

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August 5, 2022- Ali-Rie Miller Memorial Service

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July 31, 2022- 8th Sunday after Pentecost

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July 29, 2022- Barbara Deaver Memorial Service

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July 24, 2022- 7th Sunday after Pentecost

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July 23, 2022- Bob Stroud Memorial Service

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July 17, 2022- 6th Sunday after Pentecost

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July 10, 2022- 5th Sunday after Pentecost

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July 3, 2022- 4th Sunday after Pentecost

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Filed Under: Featured, Lent, Sermons, Uncategorized

Finding New Ways to Worship Together

March 21, 2020 by Kate Brinkley

A Message from Dorothy

Watch this video message in which Dorothy invites you to join the Westminster community in a new way to worship, hoping that we can experience a “deeper sense of community through social distancing.” This online worship experience takes place in the sanctuary with prayer, scripture, music and a message from Dorothy.
On Sunday morning we’ll send out a link to a worship service in which you can participate from home — complete with a downloadable bulletin and a devotional to use throughout the week.
Through a series of messages like these, we hope to keep you connected to — and nurtured by — the Westminster community.
Sign up for Westminster’s email here
Peace be with you.

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