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Your transitional pastor was on study leave in Little Rock, Arkansas, last week, attending the annual event of the Association of Presbyterian Church Educators.
This year's theme, Getting Outside the Box, focuses on Discipleship through Retreat, Mission, & Justice Ministries.
I have been a member of APCE for forty years.
Grace & peace,
Chris
Transitional Pastor
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Volunteers to Recruit Greeters Needed
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We are looking for folks who will volunteer to arrange for greeters on Sunday mornings. If you are willing to serve a three-month term to recruit/find Sunday greeters, please contact Caryl Slater or Bill Weiss.
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Formation of a Climate Crisis Team
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“Last night I had an inspiration that lingers. Imagine that the governing body of every church in Wooster appoints a Climate Crisis Team; that this is also done by the Interfaith Social Justice Committee; by the Wooster City Council, the Wayne County Council, the Chamber of Commerce — indeed, every private and public institution of the city. Imagine that each of these teams is asked to begin by undertaking at least two tasks: seriously considering the placement of solar panels on the buildings they serve, adjusting their temperatures so that air conditioning kicks in at (5?) degrees higher than now, and heat at (5?) degrees lower. So we all will wear sweaters indoors in the winter, and tolerate a little more warmth in the summer.
Imagine further that City Council decides on a standard for all dwellings in the city (e.g., a given percent have solar panels) but as recommended by the City Council Climate Team, and adopted by Council. Imagine that the local and national press covered the Wooster story and the idea caught hold in many cities. Why not?”
This was the original statement by Gordon Shull which inspired me to action at Westminster. A few other churches have already formed Climate Crisis Teams. We need to get started on ours! Please talk to Juli Douglass-Gillespie if you are interested in a once a month discussion and action group. The first informational meeting will be approximately one hour, after worship on Sunday, February 23 in the Lounge. Please
contact Juli
(330) 464-0649 with any questions.
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How to Submit a Prayer Request:
In order to keep our church family more connected through this time of transition, we have started sending out prayer list emails every other Friday.
To submit a prayer request for the prayer list email, please
click here and fill out the anonymous form. If you do not receive the prayer list email and would like to, please
email Gracie.
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Congregational Care Ministry
Please contact the Westminster Church office (330-263-2398) if you would like your name added to the Congregational Care Ministry Group. This group of church members provides care in times of need, for example meals following surgery or transportation to church when needed, and stays in touch with members and friends who cannot attend church regularly. If you have any questions about the Congregational Care Ministry group, please contact Cheryl Weiss.
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Ongoing Fellowship Opportunities
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Men's Breakfast meets on the first Tuesday of every month at the downtown Buehler's at 7:45 am. Sometimes we are many gathered and other times we are only two, but it is always a meaningful time of friendship, food, and conversation. All men are invited!
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The Westminster Dance Group meets every Thursday from 6:30 to 7:30 pm in the Westminster Church House. Anyone who wants to try a little bit of floor exercise and some free form dance is welcome!
This is a low-impact, gentle movement group where non-dancers and newcomers can feel right at home!
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On the second Sunday of each month, we invite you to join us at the Chupp Residence beginning at 8:30 am for a contemplative worship service. Contact Joel Chupp with questions.
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Westminster's fellowship time is an important way to build relationships with one another. We invite you to join us after worship for light refreshments and conversation! If you would like to provide refreshments or serve as our Sunday Morning Host, please visit the
SignUpGenius link.
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Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities
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Westminster delivers Meals on Wheels every Friday of the year to homebound and nutritionally at-risk individuals in the surrounding area, in partnership with Meals on Wheels of Stark and Wayne Counties.
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On the last Wednesday of each month, Westminster carpools from the church to the Central American Medical Outreach (CAMO) warehouse in Orrville to support the hospital in Sata Rosa de Copan, Honduras. Join us as we sort donations and build community with one another! For more information or to volunteer, contact
Sherry Hatter-Miller.
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Westminster Bed and Breakfast Program
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Westminster combines hospitality and missions through its Bed and Breakfast program!
Church volunteers host guests, and all donations received through the program are contributed to charitable organizations. The Bed and Breakfast program offers a comfortable and welcoming stay in support of local and national organizations and their work, such as: Wayne County Hospice, Viola Sartzman Free Clinic, Every Woman's House, the Salvation Army, Habitat for Humanity, Church World Service, and more.
If you are interested in being a host or know out-of-town visitors looking for a comfortable stay in this area,
contact us.
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Click below to access Westminster's calendar for more information on meetings and events.
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WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
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