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Westminster Services and Sermons 2020

Sunday, December 27, 2020
First Sunday After Christmas
Rev. Trajan I. McGill
​"The Nations Shall See"
The Nations Shall See Rev. Trajan I. McGill 12/27/2020
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Sunday Worship Bulletin - 12/27/2020
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Christmas Eve, December 24, 2020
Westminster's Centennial Candlelight Service
Rev. Dr. Blythe D. Kieffer
"Different, Yet the Same"
Different, Yet the Same Rev. Dr. Blythe D. Kieffer 12/24/2020
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Christmas Eve Lessons and Carols Service 12/24/2020
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Sunday, December 20, 2020
Fourth Sunday of Advent
Rev. Dr. Blythe D. Kieffer
"Much Perplexed"
Much Perplexed Rev. Dr. Blythe D. Kieffer 12/20/2020
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Sunday Worship Bulletin, 12/20/2020
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Sunday, December 13, 2020
Third Sunday of Advent
Rev. Christian K. Choi
"Who I Am Not"
Who I Am Not Rev. Christian K. Choi 12/13/2020
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Sunday Worship Bulletin, 12/13/ 2020
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Sunday, December 6, 2020
Second Sunday of Advent
Rev. Dr. Blythe D. Kieffer 
"To Wait, To Hope, To Wonder"
To Wait, To Hope, To Wonder Rev. Dr. Blythe D. Kieffer 12/6/2020
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Sunday Worship Bulletin 12/6/2020
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Sunday, November 29, 2020
First Sunday of Advent
Rev. Trajan I. McGill
"Awesome Deeds We Did Not Expect"
Awesome Deeds We Did Not Expect Rev. Trajan I. McGill 11/29/2020
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Sunday Worship Bulletin 11/29/2020
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Sunday, November 22, 2020
Christ the King Sunday 
St. Andrews Sunday

Rev. Dr. Blythe D. Kieffer
"The Element of Surprise"
The Element of Surprise Rev. Dr. Blythe D. Kieffer 11/22/2020
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Sunday Worship Bulletin 11/22/2020
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Sunday, November 15, 2020
24th Sunday after Pentecost
Rev. Christian K. Choi
"Children of Light and Day"
Children of Light and Day Rev. Christian K. Choi 11/15/2020
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Sunday Worship Bulletin 11/15/2020
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November 8, 2020
Sacrament of Communion
Rev. Dr. Blythe D. Kieffer
"Learning our Limitations"
Learning Our Limitations Rev. Dr. Blythe D. Kieffer 11/08/2020
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Sunday Worship Bulletin, November 8, 2020
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November 1, 2020
All Saints' Day
Rev. Dr. Blythe D. Kieffer
"A Call for Humility"

A Call for Humility Rev. Dr. Blythe D. Kieffer 11/01/2020
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Sunday Worship Bulletin, 11/1/ 2020
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October 25, 2020
Reformation and Stewardship Dedication Sunday
Rev. Dr. Blythe D. Kieffer
"Embraced"

Embraced Rev. Dr. Blythe D. Kieffer 10/25/2020
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Sunday Worship Bulletin, 10/25/2020
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October 18, 2020
Mission Sunday
Rev. Trajan I. McGill
"Show Me"
Show Me Rev. Trajan I. McGill 10/18/2020
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Sunday Worship Bulletin, 10/18/2020
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October 11, 2020
Welcome New Members
Congregational Meeting to Elect Officers
Rev. Dr. Blythe D. Kieffer
"Whatever"
Whatever Rev. Dr. Blythe D. Kieffer 10/11/2020
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Sunday Worship Bulletin 10/ 11/2020
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October 4, 2020
​World Communion Sunday
CROP Hunger Walk
Rev. Christian K. Choi
"Pressing Onward"
Pressing Onward Rev. Christian K. Choi 10/4/2020
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World Communion Sunday 10/4/2020
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September 27, 2020
Steadfast Neighbor Celebration Sunday
Baptism
Rev. Dr. Blythe D. Kieffer
"Steadfast Neighbor"
Steadfast Neighbor Rev. Dr. Blythe D. Kieffer09/27/2020
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Sunday Worship Bulletin 9/27/2020
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September 20, 2020
2021 Stewardship Campaign Sunday
Rev. Christian K. Choi 
"The Gifts of God for the People of God"
The Gifts of God for the People of God Rev. Christian K Choi 10/20/2020
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Sunday Worship Bulletin 9/20/2020
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September 13, 2020
Sacrament of Communion
Fall Education Sunday
Rev. Dr. Blythe D. Kieffer
"The Rite of Passage"​
The Rite of Passage Rev. Dr. Blythe D. Kieffer 9/13/2020
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Sunday, September 13, 2020
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September 6, 2020
Labor Day Weekend
Rev. Trajan I. McGill
"The Weight of Letting Go"
The Weight of Letting Go Rev. Trajan I. McGill 09/06/2020
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Sunday, September 6, 2020
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August 30, 2020
Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Rev. Dr. Blythe D. Kieffer
"Holy Ground"​
Holy Ground Rev. Dr. Blythe D. Kieffer 8/30/2020
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Sunday Worship Bulletin August 30, 2020
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August 23, 2020
Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost
Rev. Dr. Blythe D. Kieffer
​"Hidden Figures" 
Hidden Figures Dr. Blythe D. Kieffer 8/23/2020
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Sunday, August 23, 2020 Bulletin
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August 16, 2020
Steadfast Neighbor Service Week Presentation
Rev. Christian K. Choi
"Truth Seekers"
Truth Seekers Rev. Christian K. Choi 8/16/2020
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Sunday, August 16, 2020 Worship Bulletin
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August 9, 2020
Sacrament of Communion
Commissioning of Steadfast Neighbor Service Team
Rev. Trajan I. McGill
"Bringing Good News"
Bringing Good News Rev. Trajan I. McGill 8/9/2020
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Sunday, August 9, 2020
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August 2, 2020
Ninth Sunday after Pentecost
Rev. Dr. Blythe D. Kieffer
"The Face of God"
The Face of God Rev. Dr. Blythe D. Kieffer 08/02/2020
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Sunday, August 2, 2020
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July 26, 2020
Eighth Sunday after Pentecost
Rev. Dr. Blythe D. Kieffer
​"The Kingdom of God"
The Kingdom of God Rev. Dr. Blythe D. Kieffer 7/26/2020
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Sunday, July 26, 2020.pdf
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July 19, 2020
​Seventh Sunday after Pentecost
Rev. Christian K. Choi
"Checking One's Spiritual Compass"
Checking One's Spiritual Compass Rev. Christian K. Choi 7/19/2020
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Sunday, July 19, 2020 Bulletin
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July 12, 2020
Sacrament of Communion
​Rev. Dr. Blythe D. Kieffer
"Opportunities in Growth"
Opportunities for Growth Dr. Blythe D. Kieffer 07/12/2020
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Sunday, July 12, 2020 Worship Bulletin
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July 5, 2020
Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
​Rev. Trajan I. McGill
"Citizens of the Kingdom"
Citizens of the Kingdom Rev. Trajan I. McGill 07/05/2020
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Fifth Sunday after Pentecost Worship Bulletin July 5, 2020
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June 28, 2020
Baccalaureate and Youth Sunday
Ella Kurmann & Drew Borland, Youth
Rev. Christian K. Choi

​"Here I Am"
Baccalaureate & Youth Sunday Bulletin June 28, 2020
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June 21, 2020
Third Sunday after Pentecost
Rev. Dr. Blythe D. Kieffer
​"Call Me Ishmael"
Call Me Ishmael Rev. Dr. Blythe D. Kieffer 06/21/20
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Third Sunday of Pentecost June 21, 2020
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June 14, 2020
​Second Sunday after Pentecost
Sacrament of Communion
Rev. Trajan I. McGill
"Sheep, Wolves, Serpents, and Doves"​
Sheep, Wolves, Serpents, and Doves Rev. Trajan I. McGill 06/14/20
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Second Sunday after Pentecost Bulletin June 14, 2020
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June 7, 2020
Trinity Sunday
Rev. Dr. Blythe D. Kieffer
"Reflections on the Trinity"
Reflections on the Trinity - Rev. Dr. Blythe D. Kieffer 06/07/20
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Trinity Sunday Bulletin June 7, 2020
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May 31, 2020
Day of Pentecost
Rev. Dr. Blythe D. Kieffer
​"Lift Every Voice"
Lift Every Voice - Rev. Dr. Blythe D. Kieffer 05/31/20
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Day of Pentecost Bulletin May 31, 2020
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May 24, 2020
​Memorial Sunday
Rev. Christian K. Choi
​"Rise Up"
Rise Up - Rev. Christian K. Choi - 05/24/2020
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Memorial Sunday Bulletin May 24, 2020
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May 17, 2020
Sixth Sunday of Easter
Rev. Trajan I. McGill
​"With Gentleness and Reverence"
With Gentleness and Reverence - Rev. Trajan I. McGill - 05/17/2020
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6th Sunday of Easter Bulletin May 17, 2020
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May 10, 2020
Mother's Day
Rev. Dr. Blythe D. Kieffer
​"A Time to Be Born"
A Time To Be Born - Rev. Dr. Blythe Dr. Kieffer - 05/10/2020
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Mother's Day Bulletin May 10, 2020
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May 3, 2020
Good Shepherd Sunday
​Rev. Dr. Bythe D. Kieffer
​"Quiet Confidence"
Quiet Confidence - Rev. Dr. Blythe D. Kieffer - 05/03/2020
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Good Shepherd Sunday Bulletin May 3, 2020
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April 26, 2020
Rev. Christian K. Choi
​"Grow by Walking"
Grow By Walking - Rev. Christian K. Choi - 04/26/2020
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3rd Sunday of Easter Bulletin April 26, 2020
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April 19, 2020
Rev. Trajan I. McGIll
"See My Hands"
See My Hands - Rev. Trajan I. McGill - 04/19/2020
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2nd Sunday of Easter Bulletin April 19, 2020
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April 12, 2020
Easter Sunday
​Rev. Dr. Blythe D. Kieffer
​"Relentless Resurrection"
Relentless Resurrection - Rev. Dr. Blythe D. Kieffer - 04/12/2020
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Easter Sunday Bulletin April 12, 2020
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April 10, 2020
​Good Friday
Rev. Christian K. Choi
​"Night of Grace"
Night of Grace - Rev. Christian K. Choi - 04/10/2020
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Good Friday Bulletin April 10, 2020
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April 5, 2020
Palm Sunday
​Rev. Dr. Blythe D. Kieffer
​"The Power of Choice"
The Power of Choice - Rev. Dr. Blythe D. Kieffer - 04/05/2020
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Sunday Bulletin April 5, 2020
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March 29, 2020
Rev. Dr. Blythe D. Kieffer
"All Rise" 
All Rise - Rev. Dr. Blythe D. Kieffer - 03/29/2020
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Sunday Bulletin March 29, 2020
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March 22, 2020
Rev. Trajan I. McGill
​"The Church Always"
The Church Always - Rev. Trajan I. McGill - 3/22/2020
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Sunday Bulletin March 22, 2020
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March 15, 2020
Rev. Christian K. Choi
"Waves of Mercy and Grace"
Waves of Grace and Mercy - 03/15/2020
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March 8, 2020
Rev. Dr. Blythe D. Kieffer
​"Necessary Risks"
Necessary Risks - 03/08/20
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March 1, 2020
Rev. Trajan I. McGill
​"Being Moved"
Being Moved - 03/01/20
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February 26, 2020
Ash Wednesday
Rev. Christian K. Choi
​"I Am Enough"
I Am Enough - 02/26/20
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February 23, 2020
Rev. Dr. Blythe D. Kieffer
"Buena Vista"
Buena Vista - 02/23/2020
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February 16, 2020
Rev. Trajan I. McGill
"More than Rules"
More than Rules - 02/16/2020
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February 9, 2020
Dr. Todd Knox, Kevin Milward, Mary Ray 
Rev. Christian K. Choi
"Kenya Presentation Sunday Meditations"
Kenya Presentation Sunday Meditations - 02/09/2020
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February 2, 2020
Rev. Dr. Blythe D. Kieffer
​"Just Mercy"
Just Mercy - 02/02/2020
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January 26, 2020
Rev. Dr. Blythe D. Kieffer
"All the Light We Cannot See"
All the Light We Cannot See - 01/26/2020
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January 19, 2020
Rev. Trajan I. McGill
"Calling and Sending"
Calling and Sending - 01/19/2020
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January 12, 2020
Rev. Christian K. Choi
"Let It Be"
Let it Be - 01/12/2020
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January 5, 2020
Rev. Dr. Blythe D. Kieffer
"Beginning Anew"
Beginning Anew - 01/05/2020
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