My Friends,
As I end my journey with you, I am grateful for your kind words received through phone calls, emails, and notes. Cathi and I will treasure the beautiful Van Gogh “Sunflower” print I received on my last Sunday.
But more than anything, for nearly 20 months I would offer a benediction at the end of the worship service. The truth is that I am the one who week after week was on the receiving end of the blessing, serving with a wonderful staff and people like you who make Westminster Presbyterian Church a truly great church!
Peace and grace,
Bruce
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Sunday, December 20
Fourth Sunday in Advent
All are welcome to join us for livestream worship services. See below for YouTube links to the services.
9:00 a.m. Bridge Contemporary Worship
11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship
Godly Encounters
Louise Rogers
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Livestream Worship Services |
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9:00 a.m. Bridge Contemporary Worship |
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11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship |
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Stewardship is a tangible expression of our love for God. Pledging is a spiritual discipline that keeps God at the center of our lives, as well as an important part of our church’s planning for ministry and mission.
Thank you to everyone who has made a stewardship pledge for 2021. If you have not yet pledged, please consider your gift and mail your pledge card today. Secure, online pledging is also available through MyWPC. Read more here.
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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.
Give Online
Text Message
- Text WPCUSC to 73256. Standard text messaging rates may apply.
- Click the link you receive in your text message response.
By Mail
Mail your check payable to Westminster Presbyterian Church to Richard Mills, Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2040 Washington Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15241. Designate the fund in the memo line.
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Events for Sunday, December 20
Westminster Seminars Online, 10:00 a.m. - Read more.
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Music for the Season
Jim Burns, organist
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Christmas Remembrance Video |
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Monday, December 21, is the longest night of the year, recognized as a night of remembrance for those we have lost. A special video will be offered featuring Louise Rogers and Jim Burns to provide a time for reflection by message and music. We pray this will bring comfort in this time of darkness. Visit the church’s website at www.westminster-church.org on Monday for links to the video on YouTube.
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Advent Study with Louise Rogers
Incarnation: Rediscovering the Significance of Christmas
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Monday, December 21
10:00 - 11:15 a.m.
Zoom
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Christmas Eve at Westminster
On Christmas Eve and throughout the season of Christmas, we give thanks that, in the fullness of time, God’s Word became flesh to live among us, full of grace and truth.
Children’s & Family Ministry Director Natalie Brown will share a Christmas storytime on Facebook for families.
Christmas Eve Live! - 5:00 p.m., front portico
Join us outside, in front of the church, for a time of singing Christmas carols, hearing the story, lighting candles, and singing Silent Night together. Dress for the weather as you will want to check out the living Nativity too! Volunteer Ushers are needed; read more or contact Jan Baumann.
Christmas Eve Worship Online - 7:00 p.m. Contemporary, 8:00 p.m. Traditional, YouTube
Both Traditional and Bridge Contemporary worship will be pre-recorded and available on our YouTube channel on Christmas Eve for you to watch from the comfort of your home.
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Church Office Year-End Schedule
The church office will be closed on December 24, 25, 31, and January 1, and will have business hours from 9:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m., December 28–30.
The staff at Westminster wishes you and your family a Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year!
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PCUSA Christmas Joy Offering
Through December
Each Christmas Eve Westminster collects the Christmas Joy Offering. By giving, you honor God's gift of Jesus Christ by providing the support needed by some of our leaders, including supporting leadership development for communities of color, and providing support for Presbyterian church workers in their time of need.
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Last Week's Worship Services
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Contact Us
Westminster Presbyterian Church
2040 Washington Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15241
412-835-6630
Associate Pastor for Congregational Care
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