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Combined Worship Service & Annual Congregational Meeting

January 15, 2026

10 am Worship & 11 am Meeting • January 25 • Sanctuary & Zoom
Join us as we hold one worship service at 10 am with our Chancel Choir & Worship Collective. Following the service, we will hold our annual meeting in the Sanctuary or via Zoom for the purpose of voting on terms of call for pastors, receiving the 2025 Annual Report, 2026 budget overview, and annual meeting of the Corporation. The annual report and other documents will be sent out soon. Click here to attend via Zoom. Childcare provided during the meeting for children under 4. 

Following the annual meeting, we will celebrate Gerry McShane’s retirement after working 12 years as our Church Administrator at a reception in Spellman Hall.

Support the Fight Against Human Trafficking

January 15, 2026

January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month. We’re collecting household items for Dawn’s Place. Dawn’s Place supports women affected by commercial sexual exploitation and abuse by providing services to women, raising awareness and generating prevention. Bring items to church during the month of January and place them in the bins around the building. Questions? Email Brenda Schivito.
Consider the environment and reducing plastic as you make your donations. For example, detergent sheets, paper, and cardboard containers.

We’re collecting these items:

  • Large Trash Bags 30 gal
  • Dishwashing Detergent
  • Ziplock bags – 1 Gal
  • Disinfecting Wipes
  • Toilet Paper
  • Tissues
  • Paper Towels
  • Napkins
  • Laundry Detergent
  • Swiffer Wet Jet Refill
  • Bathroom Cleaner Spray
  • Hand Soap
  • Furniture Polish
  • Glass Cleaner
  • Dryer Sheets

Camp SPARK’s Registration is Live! 

January 15, 2026

Monday-Friday June 22 – 26 (8:00 am – 12:00 pm with optional afternoon component from 12:00 – 4:00 pm)
Our summer day camp returns for PreK to rising 6th graders.  Participants engage in the arts, worship, recreation, and service projects for our community..  Click here to register children or to volunteer. Questions? Contact Cacilla Rollet.

Pricing: 

  • $150/child for morning only & PreK camp (Family max – $250)
  • $250/child for full day camp (Family max- $500)

*Scholarships/Sponsorships available as needed and discounts available when an adult family member volunteers.

Martin Luther King Jr Day of Service

January 15, 2026

9:00-11:00 am Monday, January 19 • Kitchen/Café 10 West
Join us for our annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service. You can either make lunches at home and drop them off under the church portico, or bring your items to the church and assemble them in the main church kitchen. We encourage you to label each bag with the kind of sandwich it contains and write or draw messages of kindness on the bagged lunches for a personal connection for those receiving them. Click here to let us know how many lunches you are packing.

Each lunch should include:

  • 1 meat/cheese sandwhich (roast beef or turkey – NO PORK)
  • 1 bag of chips
  • 1 piece of fruit (apple, clementine, etc)
  • 1 granola bar
  • 1 bottle water
  • *packed in a brown paper bag

Westminster Thrift Shop Holiday Hours

December 11, 2025

With the holidays quickly approaching, be aware of the changes to our Thrift Shop’s hours. The Thrift Shop is also closed on the second Saturday of the month. 

CLOSED: Saturday, December 13

Christmas Week Hours
9:00 am-3:00 pm Monday, December 22 (workday)
10:00 am-3:00 pm Tuesday, December 23 

CLOSED: Wednesday-December 24-Sunday, January 4

Normal weekly hours resume Monday, January 5

The Chosen Small Groups Return for Season 2

December 11, 2025

The Chosen is a biblically-centered, quality TV series that tracks the life of Jesus through the gospels. This winter (beginning January 12) join this small group which will watch and discuss Season 2 of the groundbreaking TV series. Each week, we will discuss one of eight episodes together and experience the story of Jesus and his followers in a fresh way. If you want to deepen your understanding of the Gospels and share meaningful moments with others on this journey then this group is for you. All are welcome and invite a friend! 

Congrats Westminster!

December 11, 2025

Last Friday Westminster took part in the West Chester Christmas parade. We were delighted and grateful to learn that Westminster received first prize for nonprofit floats! Click here to see more photos of the 65 people who walked or rode in the parade.

Get Ready for End of Year Giving

December 4, 2025

As we approach the end of the year, consider a tax-wise way to support Westminster with a donation of appreciated securities. With year-end tax considerations, securities transfers can help you maintain your disciplined investment objectives with impact and tax advantages. If you itemize deductions and have held the asset for more than one year, talk to your tax professional. You may be able to skip the capital gains tax. Westminster receives the full market value, while you can deduct the fair market value on the date of donation – a very efficient way to support Westminster. Click here for more info

Plan Your Christmas Eve Schedule

November 26, 2025

Wednesday, December 24
We look forward to welcoming you and your household for this holiest day! 

  • 10 am Children & Family Christmas Eve Worship
    Children’s Choir • In Person & Live Stream
  • 3 pm Contemporary Christmas Eve Worship
    Worship Band • Leah Hrachovec preaching • In Person & Live Stream • Nursery (6 months – 4 years)
  • 5 pm Traditional Christmas Eve Worship
    Youth Choir • Leah Hrachovec preaching • In Person & Live Stream • Nursery (6 months – 4 years)
  • 7 pm Traditional Christmas Eve Worship
    Chancel Choir and Brass • Leah Hrachovec preaching • In Person & Live Stream • Nursery (6 months – 4 years)
  • 9 pm Traditional Christmas Eve Worship
    Chancel Choir and Brass • Leah Hrachovec preaching • In Person only
  • 11 pm Lessons & Carols Worship
    Communion • In Person Only