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News - News, February

Walk the Stations of the Cross

Beginning Ash Wednesday (March 2) our Stations of the Cross will be hung in the windows of the Sanctuary. There is a brochure available in the Narthex for a self-guided walk of the stations. They can be walked from 9:30-10:30am each Wednesday of Lent, following chapel. Also after the Ash Wednesday evening service and after Maundy Thursday worship. If you would like to walk the stations at another time during business hours, please contact the church office.

We're Hiring: Finance Director!

Westminster is conducting a search for our next Finance Director. Best candidates for this full-time position would have a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a closely related field, and a minimum of three years’ work experience with a not-for-profit entity. Faith-based experience is a plus. Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter to Gerry McShane.

Tax Help with AARP

The AARP Tax-Aide program is preparing basic tax returns at no cost here at Westminster on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Appointments can be made by calling the West Chester Area Senior Center at 610-431-4242, Extension 104. Please leave your name, phone number, and email address. Someone will call you back to schedule an appointment.

Property Project Update

In 2018, Westminster’s Vision Quest process led us to four God Sized dreams - visions we could only accomplish with God’s help. One of them was to Work Toward Affordable Housing. Members of the congregation explored what might be meaningful uses of our adjoining property. Sports fields? More space for church growth? Providing safe and affordable housing for individuals who are working members of our community was mentioned most often. Teachers, police, medical assistants, and other healthcare workers often can’t afford to live here, where they work. The Home Team has been investigating how we can Be the Church by encouraging development of such housing on our property to help the greater community. We recently initiated preliminary discussions with the Westtown Township Board of Supervisors to gauge their interest and get feedback on how this ministry vision might be advanced. We’ll keep you posted with any updates. Questions? Contact Gary Liddick or Ruth Simonson.

Join ALPHA Foundations

7-8:30 pm Wednesdays: March 9 - April 13
In Person Only at McFalls Home
Alpha Foundations is a six-week series for men and women that will explore the basics of the Christian faith. Led by Diane & Ed McFalls, we will explore the big issues around faith and unpack the basics of Christianity, addressing questions such as Who is Jesus? How can I have faith? and How does God Guide us? It’s an opportunity to hear from others and contribute your own perspective in an honest, friendly and open environment. Whether you are exploring faith for the first time, or have experience with a faith journey, you are invited to join us and explore a fresh perspective on the foundation of faith in Jesus. Email Diane McFalls to register.

Join a Lenten Study this Year!

It’s from the cross that Jesus speaks and shows his deepest love for us and draws us closest to Him. Those who listen to Jesus’ last words from the cross discover what He most wants them to hear and experience - an intimate and divine awe only available to those who are willing to draw near His cross. In Seven Words, Susan Robb looks at the seven last words of Christ on the cross through a lens that finds life and hope in His final sayings, while exploring each from a biblical and historical perspective. The DVD study brings a hopeful and contemplative take on the cross during the weeks of Lent. Participants should get a copy of the bookQuestions? Contact Jennie Clark.
10:45 - 11:45 am Sundays: March 6 - April 10
for women and men • Hybrid
(Spellman Jr & Zoom)
led by Jennie Clark
Click here to register.
1-2:30 pm Tuesdays: March 8 - April 12
for women • Zoom
Click here to register.
7-8:30 pm Wednesdays: March 9 - April 13
A Gathering of Men • Zoom
led by members of the group
Email Gerry McShane to register.
7-8:30 pm Wednesdays: March 9 - April 13
for men and women • Hybrid (Gary Huddell's Home & Zoom)
led by Gary Huddell
Email Gary Huddell to register.

We're Hiring! Childcare Coordinator & Childcare Staff

Do you love God, love children, and want to answer a call to ministry to God’s littlest? We are hiring for a new part-time Child Care Coordinator as well as part-time Child Care Staff. We are gearing up for expanded child care needs as we look toward the Easter season and the summer. Come walk alongside these wonder-filled little people as they begin their journeys through God’s Kingdom. You’ll be abundantly blessed! Contact Jill Reichert for more info.

We're Hiring! Preschool Financial Assistant

The preschool is looking to hire someone with financial experience to work 10-15 hours a week through June managing the preschool’s tuition payments, paying preschool bills, and preparing payroll records. The role has the potential to grow into a long-term part-time position with greater responsibilities. Please share this position description and ask interested candidates to email their resumes with the subject line ‘Financial Assistant.’

Donate Briefs for Broad Street Ministries

In February, we are collecting new men’s boxers and briefs, all sizes, for Broad Street Ministry. We all take underwear for granted, but our friends at BSM do not have such basic necessities. You can order online and have them mailed to the church (attention to the Outreach Committee at 10 W. Pleasant Grove Rd. West Chester, PA 19382) or drop them off in the bins in the Narthex. Questions? Contact Laureen Smith.

Preschool is Hiring: Financial Assistant!

The preschool is looking to hire someone with financial experience to work 10-15 hours a week through June managing the preschool’s tuition payments, paying preschool bills, and preparing payroll records. The role has the potential to grow into a long-term part-time position with greater responsibilities. Please share this position description and ask interested candidates to email their resumes with the subject line ‘Financial Assistant.’

Drivers needed for the West Chester University Resource Pantry

Did you know that 30% of the students who attend the WCU are food insecure? The West Chester Food Cupboard is trying to help alleviate that by providing one month's worth of food (approx. 4 bags) to each student who signs up. We are in need of drivers to take the food from the Food Cupboard to the student's place of residence or a designated location on campus. Pick-up and delivery will be monthly on Wednesdays between 2-5 pm. Interested in helping out? Contact Laureen Smith. The first delivery is February 23.

Wed. Women's Group Starts a New Study!

9:30 am Wednesdays Feb. 9 - April 27 • Zoom
Women of any age and any stage in their journey are invited to join this deep dive into Paul's captivating letter to the Galatians. Come to know the letter's original recipients. Study its original context and embrace its timeless relevance. Discover-or perhaps rediscover-what makes the gospel of Jesus Christ revolutionary to those who choose to believe. We'll be using Now That Faith Has Come by Beth Moore. Questions or to join, contact Kathy Smedley or Ellen Musser.