Westminster Presbyterian Church
Let the doors of this church be a way to service.
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Sunday, December 15, 2024
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Westminster’s doors are open, welcoming, and a way to service.
We are a large and vibrant congregation within the Presbyterian Church (USA). Founded by abolitionists in 1835, Westminster seeks to continue that spirit of advocacy for justice and mercy and to share the love of God in Jesus Christ within our world today.
Inspired by the radical hospitality of Jesus Christ, Westminster welcomes and affirms all of God’s children into the life of the church regardless of age, race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family makeup or socioeconomic situation, physical character or disability. We foster a safe environment, inviting all God’s children to share in the life of our faith community.
Our worship service, rich in liturgy and a variety of musical styles, is held in our Sanctuary and live streamed each Sunday morning at 10 o’clock. The service can be viewed anytime during the week at www.wpcspi.org.
We seek to build a thoughtful, developmentally informed ministry of education and spiritual formation. From the youngest to the oldest, we are committed to life-long learning as we honor the faith journey of each and are present with one another during the unexpected turns along the way.
We invite you to explore this website, read our brief FAQ, or contact our staff with questions. The doors of Westminster are open, welcoming, and a way to service.
Grace and Peace,
The Rev. Dr. Blythe Denham Kieffer
We are a large and vibrant congregation within the Presbyterian Church (USA). Founded by abolitionists in 1835, Westminster seeks to continue that spirit of advocacy for justice and mercy and to share the love of God in Jesus Christ within our world today.
Inspired by the radical hospitality of Jesus Christ, Westminster welcomes and affirms all of God’s children into the life of the church regardless of age, race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family makeup or socioeconomic situation, physical character or disability. We foster a safe environment, inviting all God’s children to share in the life of our faith community.
Our worship service, rich in liturgy and a variety of musical styles, is held in our Sanctuary and live streamed each Sunday morning at 10 o’clock. The service can be viewed anytime during the week at www.wpcspi.org.
We seek to build a thoughtful, developmentally informed ministry of education and spiritual formation. From the youngest to the oldest, we are committed to life-long learning as we honor the faith journey of each and are present with one another during the unexpected turns along the way.
We invite you to explore this website, read our brief FAQ, or contact our staff with questions. The doors of Westminster are open, welcoming, and a way to service.
Grace and Peace,
The Rev. Dr. Blythe Denham Kieffer
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Please join us for worship on Sunday, December 15 as we celebrate the third Sunday of Advent. The sermon, titled "Filled with Expectation" is based on Isaiah 12: 2-6 and Luke 3:3-14, 18 and will be presented by Rev. Dr. Blythe Denham Kieffer. Music will be provided by the Westminster Choir, Harper and Reese Huston, Maria Lafrenz, Advent Singers, and Dale Rogers, Organist. 
The Rev. Sarah A. Bishop Began December 1, 2024
Associate Pastor for Family Ministry On Sunday, December 1, 2024, we welcomed the Reverend Sarah Anne Bishop as Associate Pastor for Family Ministry. 
Contact Ministries Adopt-a-Family
Gifts are due at the church Wednesday, December 11. All Gift Wishes Have Been Selected! Thank you to members who have provided gifts! Westminster members have generously fulfilled 90 sets of gifts for nine families living in temporary housing at Contact Ministries. Please be sure all gifts arrive unwrapped at the church by Wednesday. December 11. Wrapping paper is needed so the moms can wrap their family's gifts. Mission Committee members will sort them for delivery to Contact Ministries on Sunday, December 15. Christmas Music and Decorations Fund
Members and friends are invited to donate $25 or more to the Special Music Fund and $25 to Westminster’s Decoration Fund. Submit your donation with your desired wording and dedication by Monday, December 9. You may call the church office or sign up online here. The poinsettias will be in the Chancel from December 15 to January 5. Annual Christmas Eve Dinner
December 24, 2024 Parish Hall Seating 5:00 - 5:30 p.m. Dinner is served at 5:30 p.m. Reservations are due by Thursday, December 19. A traditional meal will be served including roast turkey, baked ham, vegetable, garden salad, cheesy potatoes, rolls, and fresh fruit pies. Click here to make reservations or sign up after church on December 8 and 15. Hunger Ministries at Westminster
Click here for information on our Hunger Ministries. Click Here to sign-up on for the Little Pantry, Helping Hands, and for Give-a-Meal-a-Month for Central IL Foodbank. |
Mission & Community Service 2023 Booklet
The total Mission Giving for 2023 is $276,263. This giving is divided among the Operating Fund, Special Offerings, Presbyterian Women, and the Support and Endowment Mission Funds. Click here to read the Mission Booklet in PDF format. |
Westminster Presbyterian Church is an Earth Care Congregation of the PC (U.S.A.). Click here to read the latest Earth Care tip.
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Westminster Presbyterian Church is a Matthew 25 Congregation of the PC (U.S.A.).
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Westminster Presbyterian Church is an Hunger Action Congregation of the PC (U.S.A.). Click here to read about how Westminster helps to fight hunger.
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