WORSHIP FOR SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27
First Sunday of Advent
Hope Blooms in the Unexpected
Jo Forrest

Traditional Worship
8:30 and 11:00 a.m.
Sanctuary and Livestream (11:00 a.m. only)

Bridge Contemporary Worship
9:45 a.m.
WROC and Livestream
EVENTS FOR SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27

Advent is a time of spiritual preparation as we anticipate the birth of our Lord. Online daily Advent devotions are available on the Westminster website here.
Sunday School for PreK through 4th Grade; 9:45 start at the Bridge and dismissed to Room 176; 11:00 a.m. report directly to Room 233; read more and register
Westminster Seminars - Advent Series

Sundays, November 27 - December 18
9:45 a.m.
Galbreath Chapel and via Zoom
Steven S. Tuell

Among the lectionary texts for Advent, the Hebrew Bible readings are from Isaiah, and all have an intriguing forward focus, allowing us to think about the way that prophecy works and how the Gospel writers (Matthew in particular) shaped their understanding of Jesus using Isaiah as a template. 
UPCOMING EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES

Wednesday, November 30
Noon - 1:15 p.m.
Church Library

At the next meeting of the Westminster Book Group, we will discuss The Good Neighbor by Maxwell King. Bring a brown bag lunch and join us.

Beginning Wednesday, November 30
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Room 231

Whether you've been together for 30 days or 30 years, you're invited to join the conversation. Read more here or contact Ed Sutter.
Wednesdays @ Westminster have something for everyone! From children’s choirs to Children’s & Family Ministry programs, Food & Fellowship, Veritas Youth Group, Bible studies, and more, make plans to be here. Read more here. 

Unwrapped gifts due Friday, December 2

Westminster is once again partnering with the Bair Foundation to provide Christmas gifts for 300 foster children in the local Pittsburgh area. Tags are back on the trees in the north and south entries of the church, or you can visit our Amazon list here which will ship your gift to us. Shipping time is a concern this year so early participation is appreciated. Read more.

Sundays, December 4, 11, 18
Following all worship services
Welcome Center

The Writers of Westminster are selling their fifth annual edition of their church book for the holidays, Walking the Labyrinth. Books are $10 per copy or $13 if you need it mailed.
LOOKING AHEAD
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Dr. Jo Forrest, Senior Pastor, Head of Staff
Rev. Louise Rogers, Associate Pastor for Congregational Care
412-835-6630 | www.westminster-church.org