Westminster Presbyterian Church
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Sunday, March 15, 2026
FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT
To join the service, click here. you are welcome to download the worship bulletin and hymns. Music will be provided by The Westminster Choir, Audra Davison, Cellist, Dale Rogers, Organist.
Westminster has weekly Sunday School class for Nursery ages birth - 2 years and is located on the lower level. The Preschool Ages 3-5 class meets in the Preschool Classroom across from the Nursery. Classes for children in Kindergarten - Grade 2 and for Grades 3 - 5 meet in the third floor chapel and classroom.
We continue our Lent sermon series with What Do You Mean By That? –Salvation from Matthew 18:10-14, Matthew 7:13-14. Rev. Sarah Bishop will serve as Liturgist.
FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT
To join the service, click here. you are welcome to download the worship bulletin and hymns. Music will be provided by The Westminster Choir, Audra Davison, Cellist, Dale Rogers, Organist.
Westminster has weekly Sunday School class for Nursery ages birth - 2 years and is located on the lower level. The Preschool Ages 3-5 class meets in the Preschool Classroom across from the Nursery. Classes for children in Kindergarten - Grade 2 and for Grades 3 - 5 meet in the third floor chapel and classroom.
We continue our Lent sermon series with What Do You Mean By That? –Salvation from Matthew 18:10-14, Matthew 7:13-14. Rev. Sarah Bishop will serve as Liturgist.
Holy Week at Westminster
Palm Sunday, March 29
10:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary
The Reverend Anne C.S. Marshall will preach. Sunday school children and youth will lead us in the processional with palms and their One Great Hour of Sharing fish boxes. The center aisle pews will be lined with donated coats. The Westminster Children’s Choir will sing, and the Westminster Choir will sing Fling Wide the Gates from John Stainer’s Crucifixion, and the poignant Carol of the Hill by Stephen Paulus.
The Passion of Christ Art Display
March 29 – April 5 in Parish Hall
Artwork depicting the Passion of Christ will be displayed in Parish Hall. Through the eyes of renowned artists, we will witness Christ’s entry into Jerusalem and the events of Holy Week leading to His crucifixion, resurrection, and ascension. Westminster’s Labyrinth will be displayed in Parish Hall during Holy Week for those who would like to practice this discipline of prayer.
Maundy Thursday Communion Service, April 2
7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary
The Reverend Dr. Anne C.S. Marshall will preach, and the Westminster Choir will sing Cross Cry, He Never Said a Mumbalin’ Word, and Miserere Mei. This service will include the solemn stripping of the Chancel accompanied by the “Adagio for Strings” of Samuel Barber and the seven last words of Christ.
Easter Sunday, April 5
10:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary
The Reverend Dr. Anne C.S. Marshall will preach, and the Westminster Choir will be joined by members of the Millikin Brass in the Hallelujah Chorus from Handel’s Messiah and Easter Rejoicing of Jonathan Willcocks and other festive music for Easter Day. The Chancel will be filled with the cross of lilies, a cherished tradition at Westminster.
Easter Egg Hunt begins in Parish Hall following the 10:00 a.m. Worship.
Palm Sunday, March 29
10:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary
The Reverend Anne C.S. Marshall will preach. Sunday school children and youth will lead us in the processional with palms and their One Great Hour of Sharing fish boxes. The center aisle pews will be lined with donated coats. The Westminster Children’s Choir will sing, and the Westminster Choir will sing Fling Wide the Gates from John Stainer’s Crucifixion, and the poignant Carol of the Hill by Stephen Paulus.
The Passion of Christ Art Display
March 29 – April 5 in Parish Hall
Artwork depicting the Passion of Christ will be displayed in Parish Hall. Through the eyes of renowned artists, we will witness Christ’s entry into Jerusalem and the events of Holy Week leading to His crucifixion, resurrection, and ascension. Westminster’s Labyrinth will be displayed in Parish Hall during Holy Week for those who would like to practice this discipline of prayer.
Maundy Thursday Communion Service, April 2
7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary
The Reverend Dr. Anne C.S. Marshall will preach, and the Westminster Choir will sing Cross Cry, He Never Said a Mumbalin’ Word, and Miserere Mei. This service will include the solemn stripping of the Chancel accompanied by the “Adagio for Strings” of Samuel Barber and the seven last words of Christ.
Easter Sunday, April 5
10:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary
The Reverend Dr. Anne C.S. Marshall will preach, and the Westminster Choir will be joined by members of the Millikin Brass in the Hallelujah Chorus from Handel’s Messiah and Easter Rejoicing of Jonathan Willcocks and other festive music for Easter Day. The Chancel will be filled with the cross of lilies, a cherished tradition at Westminster.
Easter Egg Hunt begins in Parish Hall following the 10:00 a.m. Worship.
Join Westminster this Lent for a new sermon series:
What Do You Mean By That? Unpacking the Vocabulary of Faith
The language we use at church to explain our faith can feel confusing — or even intimidating. Words like fasting, temptation, sin, repentance, salvation, and sanctification are used in our prayers and hymns, but what do they really mean? During Lent, we’ll take a closer look at these key words of faith, exploring their theological roots, their relevance for our lives today, and how understanding them more deeply can transform the way we follow Jesus. Whether you’ve heard these words all your life or are encountering them for the first time, we’ll unpack what they mean and discover how God’s truth works through them in practical, life-giving ways this Lent. Let’s answer the question together, what do you mean by that?
Beatitudes: Lent at Home Study
Each week our entire church family will receive a card and/or email with a devotional around the Beatitudes from Matthew 5. The devotional card will have a scripture, artwork, reflection questions and a prayer. There is also an invitation for creative art practice. Our Beatitudes Lent At Home Study is for all ages and all definitions of family. A card will be available each week next to bulletins on Sundays as well as through the weekly email. To download the entire set now, follow this link: Beatitudes: Lent at Home Study.
Lenten Candle Service
During Lent, Westminster’s Sunday worship service will begin with a Lenten Candle Service woven into the Call to Worship. Rather than light a candle each Sunday as we do in Advent, a candle will be extinguished each Sunday of Lent leading to Easter to commemorate Christ’s journey to the cross. The symbolism of these liturgies will add meaning to our worship as we prepare for Holy Week and Easter.
Lenten Giving
The One Great Hour of Sharing denominational offering will be received during Lent. This is an opportunity to provide relief to those affected by natural disasters, provide food to the hungry, and empower the poor and oppressed.
A Lenten Coat Drive will collect coats in the West Narthex. These coats will line the center pews of our Sanctuary on Palm Sunday and be donated to Contact Ministries.
What Do You Mean By That? Unpacking the Vocabulary of Faith
The language we use at church to explain our faith can feel confusing — or even intimidating. Words like fasting, temptation, sin, repentance, salvation, and sanctification are used in our prayers and hymns, but what do they really mean? During Lent, we’ll take a closer look at these key words of faith, exploring their theological roots, their relevance for our lives today, and how understanding them more deeply can transform the way we follow Jesus. Whether you’ve heard these words all your life or are encountering them for the first time, we’ll unpack what they mean and discover how God’s truth works through them in practical, life-giving ways this Lent. Let’s answer the question together, what do you mean by that?
Beatitudes: Lent at Home Study
Each week our entire church family will receive a card and/or email with a devotional around the Beatitudes from Matthew 5. The devotional card will have a scripture, artwork, reflection questions and a prayer. There is also an invitation for creative art practice. Our Beatitudes Lent At Home Study is for all ages and all definitions of family. A card will be available each week next to bulletins on Sundays as well as through the weekly email. To download the entire set now, follow this link: Beatitudes: Lent at Home Study.
Lenten Candle Service
During Lent, Westminster’s Sunday worship service will begin with a Lenten Candle Service woven into the Call to Worship. Rather than light a candle each Sunday as we do in Advent, a candle will be extinguished each Sunday of Lent leading to Easter to commemorate Christ’s journey to the cross. The symbolism of these liturgies will add meaning to our worship as we prepare for Holy Week and Easter.
Lenten Giving
The One Great Hour of Sharing denominational offering will be received during Lent. This is an opportunity to provide relief to those affected by natural disasters, provide food to the hungry, and empower the poor and oppressed.
A Lenten Coat Drive will collect coats in the West Narthex. These coats will line the center pews of our Sanctuary on Palm Sunday and be donated to Contact Ministries.
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