The saying goes, if you want to see God laugh, tell God your plans!
Last night the Session of Westminster Church met to evaluate the timing of in-person worship that was scheduled to resume on July 19. Everyone longs to return to the church for worship services. We miss the organ music, the exceptional voices of the choir being lifted to God, praying together as a church family, and coffee hour!
However, given the new directives from Allegheny County and the rising caution from many health officials,
the Session voted to delay in-person worship at this time
. As cases are surging locally, Session felt that in-person worship jeopardized the safety and well-being of our staff, volunteers, and surrounding community. Session will continue to monitor the situation over the next two weeks and meet again on Monday, July 27, 2020 to revisit the possibility of in-person worship.
This was an agonizing and heartfelt, but unanimous, vote from the leaders of the congregation. We are grateful for video worship, which will continue every Sunday to fill the void. To date, 14 members had made a reservation for in-person worship and we invite those individuals to join us for the livestream worship.
The virtual service will have a new look this week as we test the livestream service in the sanctuary. The contemporary service will be at 9:00 and the traditional service will be held at 11:00. The message is Abundance, speaking to God’s overflowing grace and our response in these exceptional times.
As we seek our way through the shifting terrain, we are confident of God’s presence and abiding love for us.
Together on the journey,
Louise
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Save the Date
Drive-through Reception for Jason Freyer
Sunday, July 26
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Join us for a special "drive-by" farewell to Jason on his final Sunday at Westminster. Details to follow soon. Watch your email and the church's website.
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Westminster Organ Summer 2020
Sundays, through July 26
4:00 p.m.
This week we welcome Jon Tyillian from Calvary Episcopal Church. All organists donate their time and talent. A freewill offering defrays their expenses. Please consider donating to the freewill offering using the donate button below.
Read more about upcoming concerts
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Peace and Justice Summer Seminar Series
Welcoming the Stranger: A Look at Immigration in the U.S.
Sundays, through July 26
10:00 - 10:45 a.m.
Zoom
Meeting ID: 871 4362 3141
Password: 696023
This week: The History of Immigration in the U.S.
Cristian Minor
, an attorney in the South Hills, will help us learn how we came to be in our current situation.
Read more
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Blood Drive
Sunday, July 19
8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Fellowship Hall
Vitalant will host this much needed blood drive and highly recommends preregistration while requiring all donors to wear a mask and get a temperature check on site.
While limited walk-ins are welcome, participants are advised to preregister, using sponsor code G0010171, in order to secure a time slot. Registration is easily done online at
www.vitalant.org
or by calling Candy Kottyan at 412-860-3534.
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Volunteer Opportunity
World Vision Distribution
Wednesday, July 22
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Sewickley, PA
Give your time to care for people around the world who need your help.
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Congratulations 2020 Graduates
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Patrick Cox
Quaker Valley High School
David Daube
Peters Township High School
Katherine Ann Guzzi
University of South Carolina
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science,
minor in Criminal Justice and Public Relations
Audrey Anna Faloni
Peters Township High School
Bennett Wiliam Faloni
Miami University of Ohio
Kevin Kerr
Bethel Park High School
Joshua Koch
Penn State
Bachelors Degree, Mechanical Engineering
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Brian Long
Ringgold High School, with highest honors
Naomi Torres Mackie
Columbia University
PHD in psychology
William Mallah
Sewickley Academy
Hailey Makena Poe
South Fayette High School
Harley Summer Nichole Robinson
Upper St. Clair High School
Laura Jane Sutherland
Mt. Lebanon High School
Katherine Thompson
Drexel University College of Medicine
Medical Doctorate
RJ White
Upper St. Clair High School
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Bridge Friday Jam
Friday, July 10
6:05 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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Livestream Worship on Sunday, July 12
On Sunday, July 12, you can visit the link below to watch the livestream of our two worship services in the sanctuary. Contemporary worship will livestream at 9:00 a.m. and traditional worship at 11:00 a.m. Both livestreams will be available to watch anytime afterwards on our
YouTube channel
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Bridge Worship Livestream
Sunday, July 12
9:00 a.m.
Traditional Worship Livestream
Sunday, July 12
11:00 a.m.
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Last Week's Video Worship
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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.
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Contact Us
Church Schedule
The church office will be open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Please enter through the gallery entrance and sign in. All visitors must wear a mask and we ask that you do not visit if you are not feeling well. If you are coming to visit a particular staff person, please call first at 412-835-6630 to ensure they are in the office on the day you wish to visit.
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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