Allegheny County is expected to move into the Green Phase today. The Session has been diligent in our planning and has not rushed to any decision. We will follow our current Yellow Phase protocols as we plan for reopening and in-person worship.
Grace and peace,
Bruce Lancaster
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Prayer Vigil
Thursday, June 11 at Noon - Friday, June 12 at Noon
Our hearts are heavy and to address the many serious issues we are facing including the coronavirus, record unemployment, and issues of racism, among others, we want to respond in prayer as a faith community.
A 24-hour Prayer Vigil has been prepared by the Adult Spirituality Commission. You are invited to select a half-hour time slot to pray at home.
Simply click on this link to sign up
. You pray where you are and your prayers are heard by the Lord. Some printed prayers are provided for your reference too. Everyone can take part in this special prayer opportunity!
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Grace Book Club
Mondays
6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
The Grace Book Club is starting a new book…please join us! For three years we have been meeting with friends from Grace Memorial Presbyterian Church in the Hill District where we have discussed over 20 books focusing on racial justice. If you have an interest in this very timely topic, now is a great time to join. We are just beginning a new book, Carol Anderson’s
One Person, No Vote
, focusing on voter suppression.
Since March we have been meeting via Zoom. To join in, email
Bob Dilly
for the Zoom codes. To learn more about the Grace Book Club, see
Westminster’s website
under Serving, then Peace and Justice. Or contact
Bobbie Hartman
for more information.
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Coffee Time!
Mondays, June 8, 15, and 22
10:00 - 11:15 a.m.
Join Louise Rogers as we meet on a Zoom connection to explore the stories of Jesus, the Parables. Jump on and join us for an easy time of sharing and learning together. No preparation; beginners welcome! Questions? Call Louise at 412-835-6630x216.
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Virtual Vacation Bible School
June 22 - 25
Children's & Family Ministry is so excited to announce that VBS will be happening this year! Instead of you bringing your kids to VBS, we're bringing VBS to your kids.
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Thank you
to everyone who drove by and donated food and made financial contributions on Sunday for the
Food to Go
program. It was an overwhelming turnout! Many children in the city and even in the South Hills rely on school breakfast and lunch as their only meals of the day. When school is out for the summer, churches and other organizations in their neighborhoods provide hot meals and our Food to Go bags will go home to help out over the weekend. This summer we will be adding books to their bags, so thank you also for donating your gently used children’s books.
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Send Us Your Photos!
The Faces of Westminster
Enjoy the faces of Westminster
here on our website
-- just click on the first image to open the slideshow. You'll also find a form there to submit your own photos. The faces of Westminster are the church and its community of faith, and we miss seeing those faces! Questions? Email
Jeannie Schott
.
Face Masks Available
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Church Schedule
The church is open under a modified schedule in the yellow phase. You can call 412-835-6630 to contact a pastor or leave a message for a
staff member
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Read more
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Stay Connected Online
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While we are not currently gathering in our church building, the work of our church goes on, thanks to our members, our many volunteers, and our staff. Your giving ensures that our church remains financially healthy.
There are many ways to give to Westminster, all of which are secure through our online giving partner, ACS Technologies. Choose the method with which you feel most comfortable.
Read more
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Bridge Friday Jam
Friday, June 5
6:00 p.m.
Tune in for a live worship jam! Jason will be singing songs typically found at the Bridge, and folks can participate in the live chat as well! Visit our
YouTube
page for more information.
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Bridge Worship Service
Sunday, June 7
9:45 a.m.
The Bridge is meeting for worship via Zoom! Join us for a time of worship, prayer, and teaching. Use the link below to join in!
Lord's Supper
As part of our service, you will be invited to participate in the Lord’s Supper from home. Please have bread and wine or juice on hand.
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 812 4687 8044
Password: 987554
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Sanctuary Worship Service
Sunday, June 7
11:00 a.m.
Commencement
Matthew 28:16-20
Jason Freyer
Lord's Supper
As part of our service, you will be invited to participate in the Lord’s Supper from home. Please have bread and wine or juice on hand.
Today's Hymn
Here in This Place
Harrison Burgess, leader
Here in this place the new light is streaming; now is the darkness vanished away; See in this space our fears and our dreamings brought here to you in the light of this day. Gather us in, the lost and forsaken; gather us in, the blind and the lame; call to us now, and we shall awaken; we shall arise at the sound of our name.
We are the young, our lives are a mystery. We are the old who yearn for your face. We have been sung throughout all of history, called to be light to the whole human race. Gather us in, the rich and the haughty; gather us in, the proud and the strong; give us a heart, so meek and so lowly; give us the courage to enter the song.
Here we will take the wine and the water; here we will take the bread of new birth. Here you shall call your sons and your daughters, call us anew to be salt for the earth. Give us to drink the wine of compassion; give us to eat the bread that is you; nourish us well, and teach us to fashion lives that are holy and hearts that are true.
Not in the dark of buildings confining, not in some heaven, light years away: here in this place the new light is shining; now is the kingdom, and now is the day. Gather us in and hold us forever; gather us in and make us your own; gather us in all peoples together, fire of love in our flesh and our bone.
Anthem
Thy Word
Grant and Smith
Maddie Podsiadly, soloist
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Last Week's Video Worship
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Contact Us
Westminster Presbyterian Church
2040 Washington Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15241
412-835-6630
Interim Senior Pastor, Head of Staff
Associate Pastor for Congregational Care
Associate Pastor for the Bridge, Youth & Media
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