Friday Newsletter

1. All purchase orders are due by December 16th. Please make sure you submit your receipts and have the purchase orders written by then, as that is the last day for checks!
2. Please send your 2026 committee meeting dates to the office by December 17th to be added to the church calendar. NO RECURRING MEETINGS FROM 2025 ARE SCHEDULED FOR 2026.

The Family Building Blocks Presents were due by December 3rd, but we still have so many tags left. We have extended the final date to December 10th at 10am. Lets get presents for all those tags!

Darrell Tallman Memorial service will be December 6th at 2pm at Westminster Presbyterian Church.

The Annual Cookie Exchange and Salad Potluck is coming!

Dec. 8, 6:00 pm in Boulder Hall

Traditionally part of Women's Night Out, this is open to the whole church (not just the women!). Bring a salad or appetizer to share and 5 dozen of your favorite cookies. After dinner, you will get to choose 5 dozen various cookies to take home from among all the different offerings to jump-start your holidays. Everyone is welcome! 

Do you have suggestions, questions or concerns about Westminster Presbyterian? Bring them to elders Bill Faust and Dick Hughes, this Sunday, Dec. 7.

We’ll be at a table in Boulder Hall from 11:30 a.m. to noon-ish on Sunday. Our role is to listen, answer your questions, and ensure your ideas or concerns reach the right people.

A rotating group of elders has been hosting the sessions in Eastminster. This week, we thought we’d try Boulder Hall. Let us know which you prefer.

The listening sessions will continue throughout the month and into January, if there is interest. 

Thank you,

WPC Session

Thank you to everyone who generously supported Table of Plenty in November. Between the unexpected SNAP issue and the Thanksgiving holiday, your contributions allowed us to donate a remarkable 500 pounds of food to help our neighbors navigate tough times and celebrate the holiday.

Now, as we move into the Christmas season, the need continues. Please keep our neighbors in mind as you celebrate. Remember, Table of Plenty will be closed the week after Christmas for annual reorganization and cleanup. We encourage you to factor this in when planning your December donations.

A gentle reminder: monetary donations are always a welcome alternative to grocery shopping.

Wishing you a joyful Christmas season.

P.S. A quick note on donations: To ensure all food can be distributed, please check expiration dates. For canned fruits and vegetables, we can accept items up to two years from the date. For dried cereals and fruits, we can accept items up to one year past their "best by" date. Unfortunately, items beyond these limits must be discarded and cannot reach our clients.

Join in celebrating Jack Dean's 95th Birthday Sunday December 14th from 2-4pm at Prestige Senior Living in the Southern Hills Dining Room (4795 Skyline Rd S)

No gifts. Your Presence is a present.

Dec. 14th - Youth collective at St. Paul's 12:30 to 2:30

Dec. 21st - Youth collective at St. Paul's 12:30 to 2:30

One Fair World

Gifts That Give Hope

Mon – Sat

10:00 am – 05:00 pm

Sunday

10:00 am – 02:00 pm

Closed on major national holidays

OFW is a registered non-profit organization. If you'd like to support our mission, OFW is conducting a year-end campaign. Click the donate page above or visit:

https://www.gofundme.com/f/step-in-for-one-fair-world-salem

Event: Really Really Free Holiday Gift Market

Date: Thursday, December 11

Time: 2:30 - 6 pm

Location: Salem Public Library Main Branch 585 Liberty St. SE Salem, OR

Stressed about holiday shopping? Instead go holiday swapping! In cooperation with Circular Salem, the library is hosting a free holiday gift swap! 

2:30-4 p.m. Drop off "regiftable," non-food items that are in new or great condition. Any age group is fine! Wrapping supplies will also be gratefully accepted.

4-6 p.m. Shop the swap and pick up presents for your loved ones! No donation is required to shop. There will be wrapping stations available to wrap your treasures yourself, or a volunteer can do it for you! 

https://cityofsalemlibrary.libcal.com/event/15802574 

Event: Free Infant and Toddler Clothing Swap

Date: Saturday, December 13

Time: 9:00 - 4 pm

Location: McKay High School Room 135 2440 Lancaster Drive NE Salem, OR 97305

Come to the McKay Holiday Market for some goodies, and while you're there get free baby and toddler clothes! Sizes preemie to 6t, clothes should be freshly washed. We will accept any condition so long as they are clean but please organize by size if donating more than a large grocery bag's worth. NO DONATIONS REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE! And please, if you know a family in need of baby or toddler clothes who aren't able to attend, go to the swap for them!

https://www.instagram.com/p/DRS7VzkEuso/?img_index=1