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.