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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.

Filed Under: Featured

[New!] UKirk@UVA Website Has Launched!

February 19, 2021 by Ashley Dunn-Jalenak 

The University Mission Committee and UKirk are excited to announce that the new website www.ukirkuva.org has gone live! The themes of Welcome, Wonder, Work and Worship guide viewers through the site and highlight the inclusive and inviting spirit of both UKirk and WPC. Please enjoy clicking through the links and learning all about UKirk’s programs, staff and student leaders. It is through these efforts that Westminster’s mission to serve our UVA student neighbors is being realized. Special thanks to the design team of Ashley Dunn-Jalenak, Dorothy Piatt, Heather Henry and Nancy Paulson.

Filed Under: Common Grounds, Graduate Students and Young Adults, Mission and Outreach, Peace, Justice & Inclusion, UKirk, Presbyterian Student Fellowship

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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Practicing Solidarity

June 9, 2020 by Kate Brinkley

Have you been keeping up with the anti-racism uprising taking place across the country and world these past couple of weeks? If you want to support the struggle for justice and equity but are not sure what to do, this list offers several starting points for concrete actions. The following links are from Claire Lampen’s article “How to Support the Struggle Against Police Brutality.” Join others at Westminster in the continual journey to resist racism and end police brutality by taking the next step.

Direct aid for victims’ families:

  • George Floyd’s family has started a GoFundMe to cover funeral and burial costs; counseling services; legal fees; and continued care for his children. There’s also a GoFundMe to provide for his 6-year-old daughter, Gianna Floyd, and a GoFundMe to support “peace and healing” for Darnella Frazier, the woman who filmed Floyd’s death.
  • Another GoFundMe is raising money for Ahmaud Arbery’s mother, donations to which will similarly fund the family’s legal battle.
  • There’s a GoFundMe for Breonna Taylor’s family, to help with legal fees and offer extra support.
  • There’s a GoFundMe for David McAtee’s mother and family: McAtee was fatally shot just after midnight on June 1, after police officers and National Guard members fired into a crowd of people who were not taking part in the evening’s protests.

Bail funds:

ActBlue has a page that will let you split your donation between 38 community bail funds, or if you’d like to focus your donation directly, here are some options.

  • The Bail Project, a nonprofit that aims to mitigate incarceration rates through bail reform.
  • The National Bail Fund Network also has a directory of community bail funds to which you can donate, along with a COVID-19 rapid response fund.
  • Another list of bail funds is available here, and another list of bail funds by city.

Support for protesters:

  • A Gas Mask Fund for black youth activists in Minneapolis is raising money to buy gas masks for demonstrators who’ve faced tear gas during protests.
  • The Black Trans Protestors Emergency Fund is raising money for physical resources, bail, and medical care for black, transgender protesters, which will be redistributed to black, trans-led organizations “in the event these funds don’t need to be used.”
  • The NAACP Legal Defense Fund, which supports racial justice through advocacy, litigation, and education.
  • The Legal Rights Center is a non-profit law firm based in Minneapolis, offering legal defense, educational, and advocacy services.
  • Black Visions Collective, a black, trans, and queer-led social justice organization and legal fund based in Minneapolis-St. Paul.
  • The Know Your Rights Camp, an organization founded by Colin Kaepernick that provides education and training in black and brown communities, set up a legal fund for Minneapolis protestors.
  • Organizations working against mass-incarceration and police abuse:
  • Communities United for Police Reform is an initiative to end discriminatory policing in New York, helping to educate people on their rights and document police abuse.
  • Showing Up for Racial Justice works to educate white people about anti-racism and organizes actions to support the fight for racial justice and undermine white supremacy.
  • Communities United Against Police Brutality, which operates a crisis hotline where people can report abuse; offers legal, medical, and psychological resource referrals; and engages in political action against police brutality.
  • No New Jails NYC aims to keep the city from constructing new jails, and to instead divert funds that currently go toward the police and incarceration toward housing, ending homelessness, mental health, and other community support systems.

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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 […]

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