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Worship, Pray, and Sing with Us

December 15, 2022 by Westminster Presbyterian Church

Worship Services

January 29, 2023- 4th Sunday after Epiphany

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January 22, 2023- 3rd Sunday after Epiphany, followed by the Congregational Annual Meeting

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January 15, 2023- 2nd Sunday after Epiphany

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January 8, 2023- Baptism of the Lord

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January 1, 2023- 1st Sunday of Christmas

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December 29, 2022- Phil Best Memorial Service

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December 24, 2022- Christmas Eve

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December 18, 2022- Fourth Sunday of Advent

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December 11, 2022- Third Sunday of Advent

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December 4, 2022- Second Sunday of Advent, Special Music Sunday

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The Grand Adventure: Pilgrims in the Tetons

July 12, 2019 by Kate Brinkley

Last summer, a group of 15 youth and adults headed to the Grand Tetons on Pilgrimage 2019: The Grand Adventure. It was a year in the making and much longer in the preparing. The group went hiking, horseback riding, visited Yellowstone, took part in an environmental service project, enjoyed cooking and singing around a campfire and sleeping in lux-yurts! Each day, the group gave thanks for moments of wonder and took part in times of silence and sharing.
We are grateful that WPC takes seriously the baptismal promise of caring for and nurturing the faith of its children and youth through its financial and spiritual support of this important part of the youth ministry here.

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Filed Under: Families & Children, J2A, Rite 13, Summer, YAC, YAC+, Youth Mission Trip, Youth News

“Sleepers, Wake!”

November 29, 2016 by Westminster Presbyterian Church

No one has ever described me as a “morning person”—just ask Heather.  For being a high energy kind of guy, it may come as a surprise to you to learn that I start my mornings slow: wiping the sleep from my eyes, putting on an old sweatshirt, wondering where I put my glasses the night before, and starting the kettle for my morning cup of coffee.  My mornings also include stretching out and glancing at my NPR news app.  At the break of dawn, it takes me awhile to find my bearings.  A few years back, Heather and I attended a conference in Maine where we were invited every morning to begin our day by sitting in silence for 15-20 minutes.  Leaders lit a candle, read to us a brief prayer or poem and then, with the sound of a bell, we sat quietly, breathing in and out and placing our day in God’s hands.

Here in Charlottesville, Heather and I have begun this spiritual practice. It doesn’t take a class or a special curriculum.  Trust me.  Starting off your day grounded and calm in mind and spirit changes the way you interact with others and how others interact with you.

After my silent meditation and a second cup of coffee, I start to feel ready—in soul, mind, and body.  I’m ready to face the coming day.  And when I pull into Westminster Presbyterian Church and I get out of my car, I say one more prayer:  “O Lord, let me rise to the challenges of this day.”  My day begins.

                Many of us have our morning rituals and routines.  We have our own unique way of summoning up the right attitude so we can be more fully engaged in our everyday relationships.  Indeed, we all need some time to wake up.   One of our Advent hymns (#17) begins this way: “Sleepers awake!” A voice astounds us . . . .”  For me,  Johann Sebastian Bach’s classic tune calls us to wakefulness.  Like many of our Advent hymns, we sing of the joyous news of preparing for Christ’s coming.  “Awake, Jerusalem, arise!” this hymn calls and beckons.  In essence, the hymn cries out, “Wake Up!  Wipe the sleep from your eyes! Put on an old sweatshirt! Stretch out! Meditate in the light of Christ. Get ready!”

“For unto us a child is born, a son is given and authority will rest upon his shoulders; and he will be named, Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” (Is. 9:6)

So, sleepers, wake! For Advent is here!

Rev. Ken

 

 

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Congregational Annual Meeting Sunday, January 22

January 4, 2023 By Westminster Presbyterian Church

All Westminster members are invited to the the Congregational Annual Meeting on Sunday, January 22. The purpose of the meeting is to nominate and elect trustees, receive the church budget, and vote on the Pastors’ Terms of Call. Everyone is welcome to a sumptuous meal in Fellowship Hall following the meeting. Annual Reports from the […]

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