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Summer at Westminster

March 1, 2022 by Westminster Presbyterian Church

This summer as the weather warms up and schedules relax, you are invited to connect with friends old and new at Westminster. Offerings include opportunities for fellowship, education, food, games, music, and time spent outdoors. Take a look at all of the options and post the calendar nearby, so you can find meaningful ways to engage in the life of the church, and with people of all ages, this summer.

Fellowship on Tap — June 1, July 6 and August 3, 5:30-7:00 p.m.

A time of casual fellowship at a local eatery or brewery to meet friends old and new.

Wednesday Wind-Down — June 1 & 15, July 6 & 20, August 3, 7:00-8:30 p.m.

Westminster’s 20s & 30s ministry for graduate students and other young adults, 20/30 CreW, gathers twice monthly (usually on the first and third Wednesdays) at Common Grounds or various sites around town for a casual time of community building.

Worship in the Courtyard — Sunday, June 5, 10:00 a.m.

Celebrate Pentecost with worship in the courtyard. This celebratory service will include communion and recognition of graduates. Wear the colors of flame (red, orange or yellow) to bring the fire of the Holy Spirit into worship. A congregational lunch on the lawn and a bounce house for kids of all ages will follow the service.

Second Sunday Pick-up Choir — June 12, July 10 & August 14, 9:00 a.m.

On the second Sunday each month, a pick-up choir meets in the choir room to learn an easy anthem to sing during the 10:00 a.m. worship service. The choir is open to older children, youth, and adults. This is a great chance to try out singing in the choir.

A Little Summer Music — Thursdays, June 16 & July 21, 7:30 p.m.

Two casual concerts in the sanctuary featuring Westminster musicians, followed by ice cream in the courtyard.

Third Sunday Hymn Sings — June 19, July 17 & August 21, 9:40 a.m.

Come to church early for a rousing old-fashioned hymn sing before worship!

Christian Formation — Sundays, June 19 & 26, July 10 & 17, 11:30 a.m.

Gather in the Library to learn about Reparative Justice in Housing: Raized/Raised documentary about Vinegar Hill and discussion (June 19) and special guest speaker Kelly Eplee, Habitat for Humanity (June 26); Racial Disparities in Healthcare: “The Healing Arc” presentation to UVA Medical Hour and discussion led by Dick Guerrant and others (July 10) and panel of WPC members in healthcare, policy, and the law (July 17).

Westminster Walkers — June 24-25, July 22-23, August 26-27

Walks led by Deacons and the Fellowship Division. Friday walks focus on a local, easily accessible circuit roughly an hour starting from the church. Saturday walks feature longer hikes at designated locations.

Courtyard Eats and Treats — July 27 &  August 17, 6:00-8:00 p.m. 

Pack a picnic basket and bring your favorite chair or blanket and enjoy dinner with others in the courtyard. The Fellowship Division will provide drinks and dessert. Games and entertainment for all ages. 

Common Grounds Open House — August 21, 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

We invite all college students and young adults to Common Grounds for a drop-in-style open house with food, music, and lawn games. Check out the newly renovated home for UKirk at UVA’s ministries, study hours, and more. A great time for students to meet UKirk’s student leaders and learn about fall opportunities!

Homecoming Sunday — August 28, 10:00 a.m.

A time to celebrate coming back to church after summer, the return of students to the University, and a time to learn about the many ministry opportunities at WPC. Joyful worship at 10:00 a.m., followed by a delicious congregational meal, ministry fair in the Fellowship Hall, and bounce house for kids of all ages!

Calendar

June 1: Fellowship on Tap, 5:30-7:00 p.m.

             20/30 CreW Wednesday Wind-Down, 7:00-8:30 p.m.

June 5: Worship in the Courtyard, 10:00 a.m.

June 12: Pick-up choir, 9:00 a.m.

June 15: 20/30 CreW Wednesday Wind-Down, 7:00-8:30 p.m.

June 16: A Little Summer Music, 7:30 p.m.

June 19: Hymn Sing, 9:40 a.m.

    Summer Christian Formation, 11:30 a.m.

June 24-25: Westminster Walkers, location TBD

June 26: Summer Christian Formation, 11:30 a.m.

July 6: Fellowship on Tap, 5:30-7:00 p.m.

           20/30 CreW Wednesday Wind-Down, 7:00-8:30 p.m.

July 10: Pick-up choir, 9:00 a.m.

  Summer Christian Formation, 11:30 a.m.

July 17: Hymn Sing, 9:40 a.m.

  Summer Christian Formation, 11:30 a.m.

July 20: 20/30 CreW Wednesday Wind-Down, 7:00-8:30 p.m.

July 21: A Little Summer Music, 7:30 p.m.

July 22-23: Westminster Walkers, location TBD

July 27: Courtyard Eats and Treats, 6:00-8:00 p.m.

August 3: Fellowship on Tap, 5:30-7:00 p.m.

    20/30 CreW Wednesday Wind-Down, 7:00-8:30 p.m.

August-14: Pick-up choir, 9:00 a.m.

August 17: Courtyard Eats and Treats, 6:00-8:00 p.m.

August 21: Hymn Sing, 9:40 a.m.

Student open house at Common Grounds, 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

August 26-27: Westminster Walkers, location TBD

August 28: Homecoming Sunday, worship at 10:00 a.m.

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2022 Worship in the Courtyard

February 9, 2022 by Westminster Presbyterian Church

Save the Date for Worship in the Courtyard — Sunday, June 5, 10 a.m.
Come celebrate Pentecost with worship at 10:00 am in the courtyard.  This celebratory service will include communion and recognition of graduates.  Wear the colors of flame (red, orange or yellow) to bring the fire of the Holy Spirit into worship.  The service will be followed by a congregational lunch on the lawn and a bounce house for kids of all ages.

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Worship

October 14, 2020 by Westminster Presbyterian Church

Your pledge to Westminster supports our pastors who preach the Word of God, lead, teach and empower us to serve Christ.  This stimulates us to grow as disciples and share God’s love.  In response to the recent pandemic, your support has allowed us to provide regular worship services online and reach new worshippers seeking spiritual guidance during these challenging times.  The church continues to welcome visitors and new members, while many church members assist with the worship services.  Your generosity will enable us to return to worshipping in a well-maintained and welcoming sanctuary once it is safe to do so.

Click here to pledge now

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We Recognize a Crisis

January 1, 2020 by Westminster Presbyterian Church

Christian faith is being used to persecute and marginalize transgender and nonbinary people across this country. We recognize the systemic harm that is being done in the name of Christianity, and we are actively seeking to improve our practice of faith and not contribute to the dysphoria for our transgender siblings.  

As a church community, we welcome all people regardless of sexual orientation and gender identity. We believe that trans women and girls are female and trans men and boys are male, and that God loves them as such. We aspire to create an affirming space where transgender and nonbinary people feel welcome and loved and where intersectional diversity is normalized and embraced.

We recognize that the mental health and well-being of our transgender and nonbinary siblings is negatively affected by the rejection and bias of other Christian faith communities. There is an urgency to take action now to establish physical and emotional safety as well as safety within the Christian faith.  

Our goal is to create a space that will not burden or add to dysphoria but will be accepting and affirming — a space where transgender and nonbinary people can thrive and flourish as an integral part of the beautiful, diverse, whole body of Christ.

Our family is pretty queer! That is to say, we have three young people in our immediate and extended family that identify as LGBTQIA. Talk of global injustices had pretty much always been part of our conversations at home and we tried ‘to do justice, to love kindness, and to walk humbly with God,’ at least most of the time. The continued targeting of LGBTQIA persons in our country causes me great concern. Shootings, attacks, and even political wrangling over where a person can go to the restroom fill the daily lives of queer people. Marriage equality is wonderful, but serious issues still remain for further equality. Healthcare for spouses and housing discrimination are just two. Our presence at Cville PRIDE is one of the ways Westminster shows up in solidarity with the LGBTQIA+ community. It celebrates an openness and support for our gay, trans, and nonbinary friends. It shows our community that as a place of faith, we can support marginalized persons. It helps us to get to know our siblings and is just plain fun! This church has provided our family with a church home for more than 15 years. Love and comfort both come from here. And acceptance. My hope is that all people can know this kind of comfort.”

— Laura Young, Westminster Peace, Justice, and Inclusion Division member

Filed Under: Featured, LGBTQ+, Mission and Outreach, Peace, Justice & Inclusion

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March 1, 2022 By Westminster Presbyterian Church

This summer as the weather warms up and schedules relax, you are invited to connect with friends old and new at Westminster. Offerings include opportunities for fellowship, education, food, games, music, and time spent outdoors. Take a look at all of the options and post the calendar nearby, so you can find meaningful ways to engage in […]

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