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1:00 pm Thursdays January 8-February 12 • Bethany Presbyterian Church
Our Racial Allies group invites you to a 6 part weekly series Racism in America: The History We Didn’t Learn in School. Sue Lindeman, a local historian who has taught this subject for many years, will explore the evolution of racism throughout America’s history. Click here for more info.

March 13 & 14, 2026  • Westminster 
The world can feel overwhelming, and yet hope persists. Join women (16 and older) for a weekend of rest, renewal, and shared discovery. Together we will explore hope both spiritually and practically: the sacred stories that shape our lives and the practices that can set us free for vibrant, hope-filled living. This retreat offers a chance to step away from daily demands, breathe deeply, and reconnect with God’s gifts of strength and possibility. Led by MaryAnn McKibben Dana, pastor, ministry coach, and author of Hope: A User’s Manual, will guide our time with wisdom, warmth, and humor. Click here for more info. Click here to register.

7:00 pm Mondays, December 1-15 • The Site & Zoom
You’re invited to a new group where everyone is encouraged to explore, ask questions, and learn together. This December, they’ll discover the inspiring connections between Old Testament prophecies, like Isaiah 53, and how they were fulfilled in the life of Jesus Christ. Whether you’re new to small groups or experienced, you belong here. Click here for sign up.

9 am – 12 pm Sunday, November 16 • Front Portico 
The need for food support is bigger than ever before. Help a family this holiday season by supporting our annual turkey drive! We’re collecting turkeys, turkey breasts, hams, and whole chickens. All items must be frozen. A truck will collect turkeys and distribute them to families in our community for Thanksgiving. Giant gift cards are also welcomed. 

5:30 pm (final time to be finalized) Friday December 5 • Westminster
Is participating in a parade on your bucket list or do you long to do it again? Westminster will have a float in the West Chester Hometown Christmas Parade. Led by the Chancel Choir, we seek up to 100 friends to participate. You will either sit on chairs on a decorated flatbed truck or walk beside the truck. Accompanied by a recording, we will sing first verses of well-known Christmas carols. Individuals and families are encouraged to participate or come watch and cheer us on! Click here to learn more or register. 

Thank you to the 249 households whose commitments total $1,277,000 to support Westminster’s mission and ministry in 2026. Your commitment manifests as a promise for the future. If you haven’t yet committed to support Westminster in 2026 you can still fill out an Estimate of Giving card. Your gift matters: Without your commitment, we must make hard decisions on programming, staffing, and building priorities based on scarcity instead of possibility.

Help make this holiday season special for those in need to share God’s love at Christmas! The need for gift donations is even greater than ever before. Click the name of the organization to see the gifts needed: Pocopson Nursing Home, Migrant Ministries, Domestic Violence Center, Family Promise, and Bridge of Hope. Simply click the link, sign up for the gifts you wish to purchase, and follow the directions provided. Drop off your gifts in the Narthex on Sunday, November 30 or December 7. We will deliver the gifts on December 10.

Our New Church Administrator begins Sunday, November 9

Erin has worked as an executive, administrator, actor, director, choreographer, playwright, university educator, education director, and general manager in the professional theatre, primarily with the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival and People’s Light and Theatre Company. Erin holds a B.A. in Acting and Directing from DeSales University and a Master of Fine Arts in Acting from Case Western Reserve University and the Cleveland Play House. Erin lives in Malvern with her husband Bryan and their children, Alden and Johnny. In her free time, Erin enjoys meadow gardening, arts and crafts, outdoor family adventures, and swimming in the kettle ponds of Cape Cod.

For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat…” —Matthew 25:35
Due to the government shutdown and cuts to SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), food insecurity is reaching crisis levels. The West Chester Food Cupboard reports serving 31% more people in 2024 than in 2023, and needs continue to rise. We challenge you to donate at least one bag of non-perishable food in November. Click here for a list of items and instructions. Bags are available in the church office or in the Narthex on Sunday. Return items by November 23.

Most Needed Items:

• Cereal
• White rice
• Canned fruit, tomatoes, meats & vegetables
• Hearty soups
• Jellies/jams/peanut butter
• Instant coffee
• Tortillas

Financial gifts are welcome — checks written to Westminster (Emergency Food Drive in memo) or gift cards for Giant, ShopRite, and Wegmans. We will share all donations between The West Chester Food Cupboard and Kennett Area Community Services (KACS). Together, let’s love our neighbors and help ensure no family in our community goes hungry this season.