Prayer List

BLESSING TO SUMMON REJOICING

(Inspired by Psalm 126)

When your weeping has watered the earth.

When the storm has been long

and the night and the season of your sorrowing.

When you have seemed an exile from your life,

lost in the far country,

a long way from where your comfort lies.

When the sound of splintering and fracture haunts you.

When despair attends you.

When lack. When trouble. When fear.

When pain. When empty. When lonely.

When too much of what depletes you

and not enough of what restores and rests you.

Then let there be rejoicing.

Then let there be dreaming.

Let there be laughter in your mouth

and on your tongue shouts of joy.

Let the seeds soaked by tears turn to grain,

to bread, to feasting.

Let there be coming home.

~Jan Richardson

This week we pray for:

Joel and Dianne Chupp

Prayers for comfort and peace for the Chupp family. Joel and Diane’s 13 year-old identical twin granddaughter Rey passed away unexpectedly at home Monday, December 5 following a brief illness. She leaves behind three siblings, Jack, Raven and Silvie and her parents Anita and Mike. Joel and Diane are spending the week in Denver with the family.

Eric Miller

Continued prayers for healing for Eric after his heart attack.

David Noble

Continued prayers for healing for Dave as he is recovering from back surgery.

Barbara Mykkanen

Prayers of gratitude for successful treatment. Barb continues to participate in a study to help others with similar cancer diagnosis.

Deb Hostettler

Continued prayers for Deb as she continues her treatments.

Justin, friend of Dixie Harper

As Justin's health is failing, we pray for God to touch his heart and soul, give Justin comfort, peace, and a revelation of God's great love. 

We pray for

• all for whom this season is full of anxiety, grief and heavy memories;
• all who are unsure of how to finance the holiday for their family;
• students, anxious about their workload and grades;
• those facing tough decisions and weary with discernment;
• families grieving due to the effects of illness, addiction, gun violence, and oppression;
• Every message-bearer, wound-healer, hope-sharer who make us know God's love, healing and peace.

Upcoming Events

Wednesday, December 7

• Advent Dinner Conversations - 6:00 pm - at members' homes

Thursday, December 8

• Dance & Exercise - 8:30 am - The Meeting Place
• Vegan Dinner for COW students and community - 6:00pm - Mackey Hall

Friday, December 9

• International Dance Party - 7:00-9:00 pm - UUFWC (3186 Burbank Road)

Sunday, December 11 - Advent 3

• Contemplative Prayer CANCELLED this month
• Choir Rehearsal - 9:00 am - The Meeting Place
• Worship Service - 10:00 am - Mackey Hall
• Friends Meeting - 10:30 am - The Meeting Place

Wednesday, December 14

• Final Advent Dinner Conversation - 6:00 pm - Mackey Hall

Friday, December 16

• Salvation Army Bell Ringing - 9:00am-3:00pm - Save-a-Lot

Final Advent Dinner Conversation

Wednesday, December 14, 6:00 PM, Mackey Hall

Friends, for the final dinner conversation next week we'll all gather in Mackey Hall. All of you are welcome, regardless if you participated in previous gatherings. Please email Pastor Eniko if you plan to come.

It will be a potluck style dinner. Please bring a dish to share. We look forward to good fellowship and reflections.

This is a good opportunity to bring a friend!

Salvation Army Bell Ringing

Westminster has committed to ring bells for the Salvation Army on Friday, Dec. 16, from 9 am to 3 pm at Save-a-Lot. We will be located in their breezeway. If you are interested in joining those who have already signed up, please go to the Sign-up Genius link here.

Westminster Kindness Tree

for Christmas 

Once again we are growing the Westminster Kindness Tree for Christmas in Mackey Hall.

We begin the collection of non-perishable items on December 4 and it will continue through January 8, Epiphany. 

We invite you to bring canned goods to structure the tree, and boxed items (i.e. boxed instant potatoes) for the foundation. 

We will gift the collected food to the Salvation Army kitchen at the end of the season.



Let us celebrate the season with a true spirit of generosity!

Congregational Care Committee

Sunday Morning Hospitality & Liturgist

December & January

Westminster's worship and fellowship time is an important way to build relationships among all attending.

We invite you to participate as a liturgist, assistant, provide flowers to decorate our alter or supply treats for our after worship fellowship time.

If you are able to fill one of these areas,

please click here to sign up.

Thank you for your contribution to our worship service.