Westminster Presbyterian Church
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Sunday, October 2 World Communion Sunday CROP Hunger Walk Sunday The Reverend Christian K. Choi will preach the sermon titled "Looking Beyond the Obstacle" based on Lamentation 3:19 - 26 and 2 Timothy 1:1-14. The music will be provided by Westminster Choir, Lyle VanDeventer, bass, and Dale Rogers, organist. 
2023 Stewardship Campaign
“let us love, not in word or speech, but in truth and action.” ~ 1 John 3:18 Love in Truth and Action: Time, Talent, Treasure is the 2023 Stewardship theme, selected by Robyn Hovey who is chairing this year’s committee. Keeping Love at the center of everything we do is one of the best ways we can follow the example of Jesus. As always, each of us bring different talents and gifts to God’s ministry to love one another. Please consider showing your Love in Truth and Action by generously supporting this year’s stewardship campaign. Serving on the 2022 Stewardship Committee: Brownie Anderson, Becky Huston, Jay Kennerly, Kate Morthland, Julie McDonough, Gregg Swanson, Brinton Wilkey, Bob Zerfas, and Robyn Hovey, Chair. The campaign was introduced in worship on Sunday, September 25 and the Stewardship Dedication will be Sunday, October 30. The stewardship letter will be mailed the week of September 26 following the Session’s approval of the 2023 budget. 
Adult Ed Forum Presents:
"Bread of Life" October 2 We begin the 2022-2023 Adult Education Forum on Sunday September 18 at 11:15 a.m. in Parish Hall with a three-week course "The Bread of Life." Join Dr. Peter Kieffer for a presentation of the microbiology, history, and theology of bread based on the book Sourdough and Culture: A History of Bread Making from Ancient to Modern Bakers by Eric Pallant. The course is a prelude to forming a WPC Bread Guild whose bakers will lovingly provide bread for the Sacrament of Communion. The Women of Westminster are invited to
The Eighth Annual Westminster Women’s Salad Supper Wednesday, September 28, 2022 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. in Parish Hall Enjoy an evening with your Westminster sisters and bring your favorite salad. The evening’s program “A History of Presbyterian Women Globally” will be presented by Brownie Anderson, Co-moderator of Westminster Presbyterian Women Click here to Sign Up Westminster On My Own Time Exhibit
Sunday, October 9 Calling All Members—The Worship, Music and Arts Committee will host a Westminster On My Own Time Exhibit on Sunday, October 9 following worship in Parish Hall. Start thinking of the things that you do as a hobby and are willing to share with the congregation…. from Precious Moments, Barbie Dolls, to Woodcarving or your collection of arrowheads. If you would like to participate, contact Dale Rogers (drogers@wpcspi.org). 
New Director for Children's Music
We welcome Katie Moore as Westminster's new Director for Children's Music. She will provide music ministry for children (Kindergarten through Grade 5) by directing the Children’s Choir (K-Grade 2) and the Westminster Choristers (Grades 3-5), This is a part-time position September through June with varying weekly hours depending on the church schedule. Katie and her husband Pat have provided flute and euphonium music for our summer services and have three children, Ned, Charlotte, and Amelia. Katie will work under the supervision of Dale Rogers, Director of Music and the Arts. |
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Mission and Community Service 2021-2022 Booklet
A comprehensive list of the missions supported by Westminster is available for download by clicking here. Additional information about mission at Westminster is available on this website by clicking this link.
Many thanks to all from the Westminster community who have given to the WPC Support & Endowment Fund. This provides a significant source of financial support beyond our annual operating budget to mission and community service projects in Springfield and worldwide.
A comprehensive list of the missions supported by Westminster is available for download by clicking here. Additional information about mission at Westminster is available on this website by clicking this link.
Many thanks to all from the Westminster community who have given to the WPC Support & Endowment Fund. This provides a significant source of financial support beyond our annual operating budget to mission and community service projects in Springfield and worldwide.
Featured Hunger Missions at Westminster
Westminster's Little Pantry
Our Little Pantry is located on Cook Street on the south side of Graham Elementary (near the main entrance of the school).
To ensure it is visited regularly per week and kept clean and well-stocked, we are maintaining a signup list for checking on the pantry. Sign up below by clicking the link. Reimbursement is available for items purchased, and a supply of items is kept at the church.
Sign up to help stock Westminster's Little Pantry
Our Little Pantry is located on Cook Street on the south side of Graham Elementary (near the main entrance of the school).
To ensure it is visited regularly per week and kept clean and well-stocked, we are maintaining a signup list for checking on the pantry. Sign up below by clicking the link. Reimbursement is available for items purchased, and a supply of items is kept at the church.
Sign up to help stock Westminster's Little Pantry
Helping Hands Meals
Every second Friday of the month, Westminster members prepare meals to feed 50 hungry men at Helping Hands Shelter at 1023 E. Washington St. Currently. We need ministry partners to prepare meals in 2023.
Learn more details and sign up to help!
This is a great project for friends or several families to do together. Ministry Partners may cook food in their own homes or use the church kitchen.
Please consider taking one or more dates (the 2nd Friday of each month) to prepare and deliver a much-needed dinner for the men at the Helping Hands Shelter. Reimbursement is available.
Learn more details and sign up to help!
This is a great project for friends or several families to do together. Ministry Partners may cook food in their own homes or use the church kitchen.
Please consider taking one or more dates (the 2nd Friday of each month) to prepare and deliver a much-needed dinner for the men at the Helping Hands Shelter. Reimbursement is available.
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Give-A-Meal-A-Month
September Menu |
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Spaghetti Sauce, Pasta, Mac and Cheese, 100% Juice in cans or boxes, Canned Fruit in Juice/water, Dry Cereal, Bar Soap, Body Wash, Laundry, or Dish Detergent (No baby food)
Thank you to all who place items in the West Narthex, to Eleanor VanDeventer who is shopping for items on behalf of the Hunger Action Team, and to Jess Werner who delivers the donated food to the Central Illinois Foodbank.
Thank you to all who place items in the West Narthex, to Eleanor VanDeventer who is shopping for items on behalf of the Hunger Action Team, and to Jess Werner who delivers the donated food to the Central Illinois Foodbank.
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.
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.
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Westminster Presbyterian Church is an Earth Care Congregation of the PC (U.S.A.), committed to caring for God's earth in worship, education, facilities, and outreach, promoting environmental stewardship in property decisions, administrative practices, and teaching. Click here to read the latest Earth Care tip. Westminster Presbyterian Church has been certified as an Hunger Action Congregation of the PC (U.S.A.), committed to (1) acknowledging and celebrating the faithful work of Presbyterians working around the country to alleviate hunger and end its causes, and (2) encouraging these ministries to be even more holistic and justice-oriented. Click here to see how Westminster is helping fight hunger in our community. |
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