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Westminster Presbyterian Church
Mission Statement

With each new day, we reaffirm our common purpose:
• to join in the worshipful praise of God,
• to teach children, to lead and inspire the young,
     and to call everyone to life-long learning in the church,
• to be influential participants in society by being accountable to the Gospel,
• to show the love and compassion of Jesus Christ toward each other,
     and toward those who are hurting,
• to be a caring community welcoming both friends and strangers,
• to own our Presbyterian heritage, reformed and always reforming,
• to be prayerfully open to the renewing power of the Holy Spirit. 
Let the door of this church be a way to service.
 

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This Sunday at Westminster

Please join us for worship this weekend.  Rev. Dr. Blythe Denham Kieffer will preach on Saturday, January 31 and Sunday, February 1. The sermon title is "A Refreshing Change."  The Scripture readings are Deuteronomy 18:15-20 and Mark 1:21-28.

Trajan McGill Begins Call as Associate Pastor for Parish Life 
Sunday, February 1, 2015

Mr. Trajan McGill joins Westminster's staff as Associate Pastor for Parish Life Sunday, February 1, 2015. The McGills are settling into their new home in Rochester, Illinois.  We are delighted that the Rev. Sarah Iliff McGill will also be joining our staff on a part-time basis as Parish Associate for Children's Ministries.  We welcome Trajan, Sarah and their son Scott and look forward to our partnership in ministry. 

For more information on Trajan, click here.

20 Year Anniversary Endowment Campaign:
Building a Legacy of Faith

The 2015 Endowment Anniversary Campaign; Building A Legacy of Faith celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Westminster Presbyterian Church Endowment.  Our goal is to grow the Westminster Endowment from $1.9 to $5 million by 2020.  This aspiring goal is rooted in the firm belief that a larger principal will strengthen the mission of Westminster and address our ongoing capital and building needs in a planned and orderly manner.  Members and friends are invited to make a five-year pledge or other planned gifts that would be above and beyond giving to the annual Stewardship Campaign. 

We will celebrate the commitments we have received in this ongoing campaign on Dedication Sunday, May 17.  We are pleased to welcome the Rev. Dr. Lonnie H. Lee and his wife, Barbara, to worship and to a festive picnic on our front lawn.  Dr. and Mrs. Lee have remembered Westminster's Endowment in their estate planning and he is excited to be a spokesperson for this campaign.    

Those who invest in the Westminster Endowment Fund will become a part of the Albert Hale Circle. For more information, click here.

Souper Bowl of Caring, Sunday, February 1

Souper Bowl of Caring will be held Sunday, February 1. This is a tradition honored by Presbyterian youth across the country. On "Super Bowl" Sunday a collection is received in large soup bowls and donated to the Illinois Food Bank.

Youth Super Bowl Gathering, February 1

The Knox Family will host a Super Bowl gathering on February 1 at 5:00 p.m. All youth are invited to their home. Bring a snack or side dish to share!

Trivia Night, Sunday, February 15 in Parish Hall

Join us for a fun-filled night of trivia to support the Westminster youth's summer mission trip to Green Bay, Wisconsin. There will be dinner from 5:00-5:30 p.m. for $5.00. Dessert and drinks will also be available for donations. Check-in begins at 5:00 p.m. The contest will begin at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $10.00 per person and can be purchased on Sunday mornings or RSVP to Rev. Dreitcer.  Invite your friends!! Free childcare will be available.