Dear Friends,
While we remain on our Lenten journey, surprised by the divine in ordinary objects and one another, we invite you to our Easter celebration.
As the dawn breaks on Easter, Louise Rogers and Ed Sutter will lead an outdoor service at 6:30 a.m. Throughout my adult life, to worship in the morning quiet, as the sun breaks through, creates a sense of awe within me like no other experience. Imagine what it was like for Mary to greet the gardener that first morning.
We look forward to resuming the 8:30 a.m. worship service on Easter morning and throughout the season of Eastertide in the sanctuary. Good news, indeed.
Our 9:45 a.m. Bridge Contemporary and 11:00 a.m. Traditional services will continue to welcome you in person and via livestream.
How fitting that all of these services will include the celebration of the Lord’s Supper as we remember his gift of a new covenant.
PLEASE, plan to make your reservation for all indoor services when the links become available on March 29. Even as we expand in person worship, we will observe safety protocols at all times with masks and social distancing. Although many people are receiving their vaccines, too many have fallen ill in devastating ways with the virus in our community. Please pray for an end to this pandemic.
In faith,
Jo
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All are welcome to join us for in person or livestream worship services.
9:45 a.m. Bridge Contemporary Worship in the WROC
11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship in the Sanctuary
The Journey V: A View from the Bottom
Jo Forrest
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In Person Worship - Reservations Required
Seats are limited for in person worship. Please reserve your seats for this Sunday's in person worship services by clicking the In Person Worship Reservations button below. For assistance, please call Peg Kinsey at the church office at 412-835-6630.
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Livestream Worship Services
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Events for Sunday, March 21
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Westminster Seminars Online, 10:00 a.m. - Read more.
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Virtual Genesis 2.0 Adult Bible Study, 10:00 a.m. - Read more.
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One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) Offering
OGHS provides relief from natural disasters, food for the hungry, and support for the poor and oppressed. You can donate online through the button below or by using a special donation envelope found in the Narthex.
Please make a special annual donation during Lent as you join with Presbyterians worldwide in sharing God's love with our neighbors-in-need around the world.
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Easter Giving
Only a few Easter flowers will be required to decorate the sanctuary this year. The Chancel Guild and Deacons have joined forces to decorate the sanctuary and help individuals in need during these difficult times.
Your gift for either donation will be listed in the April Spire. Please return the completed form with your donation to Peg Kinsey in the church office by Monday, March 22.
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Zoom Game Night with the Deacons
Friday, March 26
7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Zoom
Following a successful games evening in January of this year the Deacon's games night committee would like to invite you to another evening of fun, challenge, and competition. The games are yet to be set but we'll play a selection of popular ones! Looking forward to seeing you all there.
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Volunteer Opportunity
Horses with Hope Therapeutic Riding Program
Volunteer Training Day
Saturday, March 27
10:00 a.m. - Noon or 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Learn about a new volunteer opportunity where we might serve in the community together.
Horses with Hope programs provide equine assisted activities that will enhance the physical, mental, social, and emotional needs of individuals with and without special needs.
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Holy Week Worship Opportunities
Palm Sunday, March 28
9:45 a.m. – Contemporary Bridge Service, WROC and livestream
11:00 a.m. – Traditional Service, Sanctuary and livestream
Maundy Thursday, April 1
7:30 p.m. – Service of Tenebrae, Sanctuary and livestream
Good Friday, April 2
Noon – 3:00 p.m., Galbreath Chapel open for quiet, personal prayer.
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Easter Sunday Worship Services
Sunday, April 4
6:30 a.m. – Sunrise Service in the North Courtyard
8:30 a.m. – Traditional Service in the Sanctuary
9:45 a.m. – The Bridge Contemporary Service in the WROC and livestream
11:00 a.m. – Traditional Service in the Sanctuary and livestream
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Employment Opportunity
Director of Children's & Family Ministry
We are excited to announce our search for a full time Director of Children's & Family Ministry at Westminster Church, endorsed strongly by Session! Natalie Brown is transitioning to another position which has initiated the search. If you know of someone who would be an excellent candidate please send their information to recruiting@westminster-church.org.
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Fresh Air, Fresh Faces
Getting to Know Jo Forrest
The fourth installment of "Fresh Air, Fresh Faces" with Dr. Jo Forrest features a casual Q&A with Westminster sixth-grader Trevor McClintock-Comeaux.
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Looking Ahead
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Easter Egg Hunt, Sunday, March 28 during 11:00 worship - Read more.
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The Pocket Change Project, through March 28 - Read more.
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Coffee Time and Study for Lent, Mondays through March 29 - Read more.
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Westminster Book Group, Wednesday, March 31 - Read more.
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Endowment Application Deadline, Wednesday, March 31 - Read more.
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Fellowship Time, Sunday, April 4 - Read more.
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Save the Date for Barefoot School - Week of June 21
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Westminster Presbyterian Church
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