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Save the Date: Blessing of the Animals
4:00-5:00 pm Sunday, October 26 • In the Parking lot
Join us for a special worship service to bless your family’s animals. Bring your pet on a leash or in a carrier for a special blessing as we give thanks to our/their Creator for their love and companionship. If your pet has passed, bring a picture of them to remember and bless the time that you had with them. As part of our worship, consider donating items from the Brandywine Valley SPCA West Chester shelter wish list. Bring the items with you to worship and we will deliver them. Click here to RSVP. Bring a lawn chair, blanket, or whatever you need to be comfortable outside.
Register for the High School Retreat
November 21-23 • Massanetta Springs
This new retreat, called Keep Awake!, focuses on the tenets of PC(USA)’s Matthew 25 initiative: dismantling structural racism, eradicating systemic poverty, and building congregational vitality – the name comes from Matthew 25:13. This retreat is designed for high school students and their leaders and it emphasizes leadership development for high schoolers to consider how God’s grace is an invitation to follow Christ in solidarity with “the least of these”. $175/person. Click here to register. Questions? Contact Chris Clark.
RSVP for Consecration Sunday
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. We urge everyone to join in this Celebration Brunch! There is no cost to you. Please RSVP here.
Blanket Drive Begins
October 2, 2025Help us to provide warmth to our friends this coming winter season by donating new single, double or queen-sized warm winter blankets, with a heavier emphasis on singles and doubles. The Blanket Drive will run throughout the month of October. There are bins set up in Café 10 West for donations. You can also mail blankets directly to the church. Questions? Contact Gail Lee or Judy Reynolds.
Prison Ministry Art Show Begins Tomorrow
October 2, 20254:00 pm Friday, October 3 – 5:30 pm Sunday, October 12
Westminster partners with a Prison Ministry Art Show featuring artworks from the inmates at Coal Township State Correction Institute. Last year we raised $1,000 with half going to the inmates to restock their art supplies as well as Christmas gifts for their families. The other half, at the artists’ request, goes to our charities. The online Art Show previews today and ends on Sunday, October 12. The original art as well as calendars and greeting cards of the original artwork will be on sale.
Get Connected with Church Center
September 11, 2025
Last Sunday we introduced Church Center to help you stay connected with all things Westminster.
To learn more about Church Center watch this 11 minute video when Lynn George shows an overview of Church Center.
Do you have more questions? Don’t struggle in silence. Bring your laptop, phone or tablet to Spellman Hall at 9:00 am on Tuesday, September 16, join Tech Time any Thursday at 10 am on Zoom or reach out to any staff member for help.
It’s Not too Late to Join a Small Group
- Financial Peace University
If you’ve ever felt like you just can’t get control of your money, you’re not alone. You’d be surprised how many people you know are struggling just like you. But it’s time for that struggle to end—starting when you take the Financial Peace University course. In just nine lessons, you’ll learn biblical, commonsense ways of handling money. Classes begin on September 14. Click here to sign up. Questions? Contact Eric Dorville. - A Jesus Shaped Life
7:00 pm Wednesdays starting Sept. 17 • Room 405 & Zoom
Jill Frankie is launching a new hybrid small group based on the book A Jesus-Shaped Life: How Biblically Sound Theology Deepens Our Relationship with God and Each Other by Lisa Harper. In this study, we will learn about the Bible and how God is present in our lives. Have a conversation with God, learn more about him, and help your faith grow. This is a study that invites us to experience God in all his fullness rather than just memorizing facts about him. Click here to sign up. Questions? Contact Jill Frankie. - The Chosen Small Groups
The Chosen is a biblically-centered, quality TV series that tracks the life of Jesus through the gospels. This fall (September-November) Diane McFalls is launching two small group opportunities (one in person, one on Zoom) to watch and discuss the life of Jesus in a fresh way, in conjunction with reading the gospels and interacting with others about it. All are welcome and invite a friend!- Register or get more info about the in person group which will meet from 6:45-8:45 pm Mondays in The Chapel.
- Register or get more info on the virtual group which will meet Wednesdays on Zoom.
- Book Discussion Group
10:00 am Monday, October 6 • Library
Join our book group when they discuss Long Bright River by Liz Moore. The book looks at the anatomy of a Philadelphia family rocked by the opioid crisis and the relationship between two sisters–one, suffering from addiction, who has suddenly gone missing amid a series of mysterious murders; the other a police officer who patrols the neighborhood from which she disappeared: a story about the formidable ties between place, family, and fate. Click here to sign up.
Support Sock It To Us
September 11, 2025Our annual Sock drive is in full swing and runs throughout September. We welcome all NEW styles and sizes – infants, children, and adults, and we will distribute to the following groups: Tick Tock Early Learning Center, St. Agnes Day Room, CYWA Gateway Shelter, Chester County Migrant Ministries, The Melton Center, Cheyney University, The Vine Ministry, and Broad Street Love. Our goal is to gather 2,000 socks this year. Bring your NEW sock donations to the bins located in Café 10 West. You can also order online, and have them shipped directly to the church, care of Office.
Thanks for Supporting Living Waters for the World
September 11, 2025
Over 70 people partipated in our 5K for Living Waters on Sunday. Over $13,000 was raised for our work with Living Waters for the World. Thank you to everyone who donated or partipated in a dine and donate. Click here to see photos. Click here to make a donation.
Fall Journey Class: Faith Foundations
10:15 am Sundays starting September 14 • Spellman Jr & Zoom
Embark on a transformative six-week journey with Faith Foundations, our new Journey series. This engaging class dives into the core tenets of Christianity, exploring the character of God, the teachings of Jesus, and essential principles for living faithfully in today’s world. Whether you’re a new believer laying a spiritual foundation or a seasoned saint eager to deepen your faith, this series offers a vibrant opportunity to learn, connect, and grow together. Don’t miss out—join us and discover how Faith Foundations can inspire and enrich your walk with Christ!