Upcoming Events - June, 2023

Join us for our traditional Ash Wednesday service which includes imposition of ashes.

It's time to start decorating Westminster for the Christmas season. We can really use your assistance in setting up:

• A few trees in the Narthex and Spellman Hall
• Hanging wreaths on the front and rear entrances
• Hanging wreaths in the Sanctuary
• Setting up decorations in Café 10 West
• and a few more things to get ready for Advent Sunday

Come for as long as you are able. A light lunch will be available for all who attend. A signup table will be in the Narthex on Sunday or contact Gail Lee.

“On June 30 Westminster is joining people of faith around the country to pray for and celebrate the blessing of our LGBTQIA+ youth. The virtual option will be at 4-4:20pm on zoom. Come join us for prayers of affirmation, celebration and safety as well as a call to action to support our LGBTQIA+ siblings in our community! Click HERE to register on zoom.”

“On June 30 Westminster is joining people of faith around the country to pray for and celebrate the blessing of our LGBTQIA+ youth. The on-site option will be at 6-6:30pm at Westminster under the front door portico. Come join us for prayers of affirmation, celebration and safety as well as a call to action to support our LGBTQIA+ siblings in our community! Click HERE to register on Realm.”

9 am - 12 pm June 20-22
Please be aware that information regarding VBS has changed. The dates have been condensed to Tuesday, June 20 – Thursday, June 22. VBS will not be held on Monday and Friday, as initially planned. Space is limited to 60 participants. Registration is open to rising Kindergarten to 5th grade students. Additional details can be found on the registration site. Click here to register TODAY! We also still need adult and youth volunteers to help make VBS happen. Click here to signup to volunteer. Questions? Contact Jill Reichert.

Worship time change on June 11! Westminster comes together for one worship service to hear Jesus' Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5 - Matthew 7) experienced through scripture reading and song. Join our Chancel Choir, Handbell Choir, Instrumentalists & Worship Collective as we worship together in a unique musical offering. Following worship, we will enjoy fellowship with strawberry shortcake. Join us for this special Sunday as we celebrate our program year!

Any youth in grades 6-12 are invited to a weekend retreat at Ocean City, NJ. Our theme is The Deepest Belonging and will involve time and space for teens to cultivate a sense of belonging for themselves and others. Throughout the weekend there will be creative art, music, worship, games and recreation, time at the beach and boardwalk, and more. Click here to register. Questions? Contact Chris Clark.

Friday, June 2nd is National Gun Violence Awareness Day. You are invited to participate in this local rally to build awareness about the gun violence crisis in our country. As we continue to envision a future without gun violence in our schools and neighborhoods, we wear orange as we tell the stories and say the names of those who have died from gun violence. Pastor Ann Hatfield will be offering a prayer at the start of the rally. Questions? Contact Pastor Ann.