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Small groups are an integral part of our ministry at Westminster as we strive to be a wellspring of deeper learning while enabling you to cultivate authentic and sustaining friendships. There are many groups starting up or returning in September. Click here to explore additional small & support groups.

•  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.
• 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 on the in person group which will meet from 6:45-8:45 pm Mondays at the McFalls House. 
  • Register or get more info on the virtual group which will meet Wednesdays on Zoom.
• Women’s Weekly Wednesday Bible Study
  9:30-11:15 am Wednesdays starting Sept. 10 • Spellman Jr & Zoom
  This hybrid group follows a video/workbook format with small group discussion. This fall they will learn to Trust God with author Megan Fate Marshman in her study called, Relaxed: Letting Go of Self-Reliance and Trusting God. New members are always welcome, no experience is necessary as this is a group for all ages and stages. Click here to sign up or learn more.
• Book Discussion Group
  10:00 am Monday, Sept. 8 • Library
  Our book group will discuss The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabelle Wilkerson. In this epic, beautifully written masterwork, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Isabel Wilkerson chronicles one of the great untold stories of American history: the decades-long migration of black citizens who fled the South for northern and western cities in search of a better life. Click here to sign up, learn more, or see other books they’ll read this year.
• Gathering of Men
  7:00-8:30 pm Wednesdays, starting Sept. 10 • Spellman Jr & Zoom
  A Gathering of Men will kick off the fall with a dinner at Iron Hill (3 W. Gay St., West Chester) at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, Sept. 3rd. For more info or to RSVP for dinner, contact Rich Birkenmaier. The following week they will start their book study, Rob Bell’s What is the Bible?
• Dinner for 8
  Dinner for 8 is an opportunity to join a small group of eight people (couples and singles – all are welcome!) to gather for good food, great conversation, and Christian fellowship. Dinners rotate between different households or restaurants each month. The fall session will run from September through December. Registration ends September 7. Questions, or to join a group, Contact Scott & Erin Lockledge.
• Tuesday Fellowship Group
  9:30-11 am Tuesdays starting Sept. 9 • Spellman Jr & Zoom
  An assembly of diverse men and women interested in expanding our knowledge on wide-ranging subjects from history and community events to spiritual and personal enlightenment. Click here to view their fall schedule. Click here to learn more or join.

• The Chancel Choir rehearses on Thursday evenings at 7:00pm and sings during the 9:00am traditional Sunday service. They also perform a Christmas concert every December and present concerts throughout the year. For more info, contact Tim Evers. 
• The Youth Choir (grades 6–12) rehearses on Sundays from 5:00 – 6:00pm and sings about once a month in worship or service projects. Register here. 
• The Children’s Choir (grades 2-5) and Cherub Choir (K-1) meet on Wednesdays from 4:45 – 5:45pm to sing and play music games and instruments. Register here. 
• Handbells:
  • Genesis Ringers: 3-week Beginning Handbells (grade 3 – adult) Are you interested in handbells? Learn the basics of handbell ringing. No experience or music-reading skills necessary! Meets 9/21, 9/28 and 10/5 from 4:00 – 5:00pm. Register here, or contact Kirsten Santos Rutschman. Ringers in grades 3-5, sign up together with a parent or other adult who will attend and ring next to you.
  • The Chancel Ringers rehearse on Wednesday evenings at 7:00pm and ring once a month at the 9:00 am service. Contact Kirsten Santos Rutschman for more info.
• Instruments: If you play an instrument and are interested in learning about opportunities here at Westminster, please let us know here. 

We are excited to launch a new cohort program for high school seniors: Roots & Wings. This is a “capstone” program for cultivating space and community with high school seniors; to ground themselves in a spiritual practice, shared meals together; and participants can opt to participate in a culminating cohort pilgrimage retreat to the Black Mountains of North Carolina. The cohort will specifically explore questions around vocation utilizing a unique personality tool called the Enneagram as they prepare to launch into their post-high school lives. Click here to join.

As part of our 5K for Living Waters fundraiser, we will be holding two different Dine and Donate events. The first is at the West Chester PJ Whelihan’s on Tuesday, September 2nd. The second is at the Downingtown PJ Whelihan’s on Tuesday, September 9th. Both are between 5-9pm and part of your bill will go towards our fundraising efforts. Both dine in and take out orders. 

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 on the in person group which will meet from 6:45-8:45 pm Mondays at the McFalls House. 
• Register or get more info on the virtual group which will meet Wednesdays on Zoom.

Beginning this fall, we have an urgent need for volunteers to help care for our littlest of littles in the Nursery. Volunteers commit to one Sunday morning each quarter (or four times a year). This is one great way to fulfill the Baptismal vows we make to our young families. Background clearances are required, but we can help you with those applications. Questions or interested in helping volunteer, Jill Reichert, Director of Children & Family Ministries.