News from Westminster Presbyterian Church

Friday, May 8

While all of us are eager to resume in-person activities, the Session has a sacred responsibility as spiritual leaders of the church to provide for worship, nurture, and service. The well-being and care for our members, our friends, and for all in our community who are hurting is our highest priority.

We will continue to be guided by government and public health directives, and we will follow the phases of Red, Yellow, and Green as we create a plan to be as prepared as possible to reopen. Until that time comes, we will remain closed.

Even as I write those words of the church being closed, I need to remember that I am writing about the facility, the building. The Church is not closed…you are the church wherever you are to carry the good news of Jesus Christ into a hurting world.

“ I lift up my eyes to the hills – from where will my help come? My help will come the LORD, who made heaven and earth .” - Psalm 121:1-2

Grace and peace,

Bruce Lancaster

STAY CONNECTED

Blood Drive

Sunday, May 17

8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Fellowship Hall

Although the church is closed through May 18, Vitalant will still host this much needed blood drive. They are now requiring all donors to make an appointment, wear a mask, and get a temperature check on site. Read more about Vitalant's precautionary measures .

Participants must preregister , using sponsor code G0010171, in order to secure a time slot. Registration is easily done by phone or online at www.vitalant.org , or by calling Candy Kottyan at 412-860-3534. Read more .

The Faces of Westminster

Send Us Your Photos!

Westminster Presbyterian Church is much more than the big, brick building on Washington Road. It’s the people--although not together inside the building right now--who connect, share, pray, and support each other and the community, in good times and challenging times. The faces of Westminster are the church and its community of faith, and we miss seeing those faces!

We’re looking for photos that we can share on our website, social media pages, and in print. Send us your “faces of Westminster” photos – shelter-in-place selfies, family snapshots, masked faces volunteering in the community, or other “faces” pictures. We’ll be working on adding these photos to all of our media channels, and although we may not be able to use all submitted photos, we’d like to hear from you. Fill out this form to send your photos. If you have questions, feel free to email Jeannie Schott .

It’s hard not to be with each other in person. So let’s share some photos and enjoy the faces of Westminster together – socially distant but spiritually connected!

Volunteer Opportunity

Face Mask Ministry

Let’s make face masks for the congregation! Give your time to care for our congregation and their friends and neighbors who need face masks. Donations of cotton fabric and elastic are also being accepted. Read more or contact Jan Baumann .

Prayers Please

You can send your joys and concerns by email to Pastor Louise Rogers . They will be lifted up in prayer to God and kept in confidence. In addition, we would love to collect the favorite Bible verses that have inspired you! Please pass them along so we can share with each other.

Church Schedule

Church is closed through Monday, May 18 , which includes all worship services, activities, and meetings. You can call 412-835-6630 to contact a pastor or leave a message for a staff member . Read more .

Stay Connected Online

Visit us on Facebook and YouTube to stay connected.

GIVING

While we're not gathering together in our church building, the work of our church goes on thanks to our members, our many volunteers, and our staff. Please keep your giving current so that our church remains financially healthy. Current options for giving include:

Mail your check payable to Westminster Presbyterian Church
Give online at www.westminster-church.org or click the GIVE ONLINE NOW button below
Contact Cindy Bingham, church financial manager, at 412-835-6630x201

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VIDEO WORSHIP

Socially Distant but Spiritually Connected

Bridge Friday Jam

Friday, May 8

6:00 p.m.

YouTube

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.