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Sunday Worship, October 19 • Brunch in Spellman after Worship
Gather in worship to hear a message from our guest preacher and speaker Rev. Dr. Emily Chudy, and be invited to make a personal commitment of financial support for the coming year. Following each worship service, we will celebrate with a joyful brunch, giving thanks for the abundance God has already provided and the generosity that flows from hearts aligned with God’s vision of a church dedicated to Knowing Christ, Making Christ Known in all that we do. Here is the process:

1. Discern Your Level of Giving
   We ask for your discernment as an act of worship when you answer what God is calling you to do to support Westminster’s mission of Knowing Christ and Making Christ Known with your financial commitment. You can use the Westminster’s giving breakdown or calculate a percentage of your income to help you think about what is God calling you to do? 
2. Attend Consecration Sunday Worship
   Rev. Dr. Emily Chudy will share her talents with us as she preaches morning worship. 
3. Make your commitment DURING worship
   Instead of sending you a card in the mail, this year during worship, we as a congregation will prayerfully commit to what is God calling us to do by filling out an Estimate of Giving Card together in worship. Those present in the Sanctuary will be asked to come forward to dedicate their commitment. Those online can submit an electronic Estimate of Giving Card.
4. Gather at the Celebration Brunch
   Following each service Chef Matt Stone will cater a delicious brunch. Enjoy French toast, frittata, sausage, salad (and more!) and time of fellowship. Please RSVP here.

8:00 – 11 am Saturday, November 1 • Your Home
Do you have tables, chairs, mattresses, couches, etc., that you would like to donate? The Community Warehouse Project can help! This nonprofit collects and redistributes donated furniture to individuals and families in need within the region. Volunteers will pick up your gently used furniture and deliver them for you. (limited to homes within approximately 15 miles of Westminster). All you need to do is email Nancy Tuttle with your name, address, and pictures of the items you wish to donate. If you want to help volunteer, let Nancy know, as we could use some strong bodies. For smaller furniture and all household items, we encourage you to donate them to Westminster’s Thrift Shop. Due to the high demand in the past, we limit this service to Westminster members.

10:15 am Sunday, October 26 – November 23 • Spellman Jr & Zoom
Discover the power of gratitude in our upcoming adult series, A Portrait of a Grateful Heart! Join us every Sunday as we explore how our beliefs about God shine through in our thankfulness for God’s boundless blessings. We’ll reflect on how expressing gratitude acknowledges God’s sovereignty over all things. Grow with us in faith, fellowship, and gratitude. All are welcome—bring a friend and join the conversation. Click here to attend via Zoom.

7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Monday, October 20 • Spellman Hall
Calling all orchestra/concert band instrumentalists, including youth! We will read through some music together, including previewing Christmas music. Click here to sign up.

October 3-5 • Spellman Hall
Join us when we package our One Millionth Meal for RiseAgainst Hunger since we partnered with them in 2012! Volunteer to help us package over 65,000 meals Saturday and/or Sunday, help with setup on Friday, or cleanup on Sunday. Everyone from age 4 to 94 is able to help. We will have face painting, RAH swag and more to celebrate!

If you cannot join us for meal packaging consider making a financial donation. Westminster pays $.41/meal to run this event. It costs approx $90 to feed a child for an entire school year.

Click here to sign up for a shift or donate.

Walk-ins welcomed all weekend. In particular, we need extra hands stuffing bags and preparing on Friday (4-8 pm). Come as your schedule allows. It will be a party with pizza too! 

As Presbyterians, we claim Jesus Christ as the Prince of Peace, and we pattern our lives in the compassion, kindness, and grace He demonstrates. We can joyfully extend that peace to others through the Peace & Global Witness Offering, which promotes peacemaking efforts throughout the world. This year, Westminster will direct 25% of this collection to Community Volunteers in Medicine. We will dedicate our gifts to this offering on World Communion Sunday, October 5. Learn how the PCUSA helps neighbors who live down the street and across the globe. Click here to donate online.

10:15 am Sunday, October 12 • Spellman Jr & Zoom 
The Office of Drug and Alcohol Prevention will offer NARCAN Training. No signups needed. For those unable to attend but want to learn this lifesaving technique, you can attend the training on Zoom.

The Chester County Sheriff’s Department will also provide a Mobile Medication Dropbox in the Narthex from 9:00-11:00 am. Please bring your unwanted or expired over-the-counter or prescription  medications for proper disposal. NO Syringes, please. Questions?Contact Brenda Schivito. 

7:00-9:00 pm Saturday, October 25 • Sanctuary 
Join us as we welcome Sandra McCracken and featured guest Jon Guerra for an unforgettable evening of music and community. Click here to purchase $20 tickets ($10 for students). Questions? Contact Jon Frost.