Advent is Upon Us

Advent is the sacred season of waiting for the coming of the Christ-child. Usually it is marked by hopeful and joyous anticipation and often filled with candle-light and carols. But this year, much feels different.

WPC has created an array of activities available during this Advent season. If you would like to attend any in-person events, we ask that you please RSVP through SignUpGenius. We will be practicing social distancing with a cap of 25 people as well as wearing masks. If you have any additional questions, please call the church office or email Ashley at .

December 24, 2020 – Christmas Eve Service

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December 24, 2020 – Family Christmas Eve Service

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Advent & Christmas at Westminster

Sunday, November 29

• Recorded service on YouTube
• 10:30-11:30- Advent wreath making: The elementary classes are invited to an Advent workshop outside by the arcade. Please RSVP to this event by November 27th to reserve your spot. You can sign up here.
• 11:30 – Zoom Hymn Sing: Please email Megan () for the link.
• 4:00 – Advent candlelighting service: A brief Advent service held outdoors by the arcade to Fellowship Hall. Reservations and masks are required. Please RSVP to the November 29th event by November 27th to reserve your spot. You can sign up here.

Saturday, December 12

• 4:00 – In-person Lessons & Carols (rain date: December 13): A traditional service of readings and music held outdoors in the courtyard. The limit of 25 attendees has been reached. If you are interested in attending the Zoom Lessons & Carols, please email Ashley () for the link that will be held on December 13th (listed below).

Sunday, December 6

• Recorded service on YouTube
• 11:30 – Zoom Taizé service: Please email Megan () for the link.
• 4:00 – Advent candlelighting service: A brief Advent service held outdoors by the arcade to Fellowship Hall. Reservations and masks are required. Please RSVP to the December 6th event by December 4th to reserve your spot. You can sign up here.

Sunday, December 13

• Recorded service on YouTube
• 11:30 – Zoom Taizé service: Please email Megan () for the link.
• 4:00 – Zoom Lessons & Carols (held Dec. 12 if in-person Lessons & Carols rained out): A traditional service of readings and music held virtually over Zoom. Please email Ashley () for the link. 

Sunday, December 20

• Recorded service on YouTube
• 11:30 – Zoom Taizé service: Please email Megan () for the link.
• 1-2:30 – Drive-by caroling: Enjoy some seasonal music from your car. Please enter the parking lot from 17th street, where you will be directed to the caroling.
• 4:00 – Advent candlelighting service: A brief Advent service held outdoors by the arcade to Fellowship Hall. Reservations and masks are required. Please RSVP to the December 20th event by December 18th to reserve your spot. You can sign up here.

Thursday, December 24

• Recorded service on YouTube: A traditional service with sermon, readings and music
• Recorded family-friendly service on YouTube: A re-telling of the Christmas story with help from a beautiful set of wooden crèche figures
• 4:00 – In-person Christmas Eve service: A quiet, candlelit service held outdoors in the courtyard. The limit of 25 attendees has been reached. 
• 5:00 – In-person Christmas Eve service: A quiet, candlelit service held outdoors in the courtyard. The limit of 25 attendees has been reached. 
• 6:00- In-person Christmas Eve service: A quiet, candlelit service held outdoors in the courtyard. Congregation is limited to 25, and reservations and masks are required. The limit of 25 attendees has been reached. 

Our stewardship theme this year reflects our joyful response to God’s many blessings and steadfast love for us.  God greatly blesses us even in times of challenge and change from what was once familiar to a future that is not yet entirely clear to us.  Yet we know that God’s grace will lead and comfort us throughout the journey.  How can we help but respond with grateful hearts to share God’s love with each other and those in our community and the world?

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