There are lots of good things happening at Westminster Presbyterian Church.
The fall church program kicks off with a Rally Sunday, Sept. 7, with teacher dedication, a “church family photo” on the front steps following worship, a continental brunch coffee hour in the social room, and a brief meeting of parents and teachers while the kids gather for music and the beginning of Sunday School.
The Children's Worship Center also reopens Sunday, Sept. 7, for children age 3 through second grade. Following their conversation with Pastor Phil, young children gather in the Worship Center for their own age-appropriate worship experience with a trained storyteller.
Wednesday noon Bible Study will begin Sept. 10. This group will gather weekly to read the books of Amos and Hosea. The group meets from noon to 1 p.m. in the Conference Room with Pastor Phil Windsor as facilitator. Bring a bag lunch and join the conversation about these two prophets, who were “boundary crossers” between religion and politics, and “us vs. them” mentality.
The Adult Forum Series begins Sunday, Sept. 14. The Adult Forum meets in the Social Room during the Education Hour at 10:45 a.m. following Sunday worship and fellowship. The topic for Sept. 14, 21 and 28 will be “Troubling Texts in the Bible.”
The Bible is supposed to guide the faith and practice of Christians, but some of its passages are downright troubling and difficult to understand. Pastor Phil Windsor and Elder Jill Fandrich will lead this three week series.
All are welcome to join the forums in the Social Room for what promises to be interesting and challenging discussions.
Beginning Wednesday, Sept. 10, students in kindergarten through fifth grade are invited to Kids' Night Out, a monthly event designed just for them including gym games, stories and lessons, craft activities and a kid-friendly meal. Kids' Night Out will meet in the Junior Room from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month, September through May, except for December. The theme for this year is “Peacemaking,” and sessions will focus on how to get along with others in the family, the community and the world.
New this year is the invitation to parents to attend Kids' Night Out along with their children and to join in a parent discussion group to explore issues related to raising children, tweens and teens, or anything else of mutual interest. A special family dinner will begin at 5:30 p.m. on opening night, Sept. 10.
Westminster Women kick off their fall season with a potluck supper at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11, at the Owasco Yacht Club.
Mary Doria Russell's provocative book “The Sparrow” will be the topic of discussion at the September meeting of the Westminster Book Group at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 29, in the church Social Room.
The next Southern Comfort Mission and Ministry Team trip to the Gulf Coast will be held March 14 through 21, 2009.
The team will work at one of the Presbyterian Disaster Assistance camps in Louisiana or Mississippi, continuing the restoration efforts in the areas devastated by Hurricane Katrina.
Westminster's 150th anniversary in 2012 will celebrate the church's vibrant history of social justice, worship, education and active ministry, and its continued ministry and mission today.
Westminster's magnificent church building in which the congregation worships and works is an important part of its legacy.
The church is historically and architecturally significant, in addition to being an active building which is first and foremost a house of worship, and also a busy community center. It is, however, showing its age.
The church and the education building require immediate attention in a number of significant areas, including masonry, repainting and roof work; repairing the bell tower; restoration of the church's windows, including the Tiffany window; improving accessibility (handicapped bathroom and other); new carpet, and other renovations in the sanctuary and narthex.
The “Legacy Campaign” has set a goal of $725,000, which includes the immediate building needs, a tithe to mission and a drive to build up the building fund to meet future work. Campaign volunteers will be visiting the congregation to discuss the Legacy Campaign Sunday, Sept. 21.
Have a great week and remember, God loves you so very much.
“There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort.”
- Jane Austen
Denise Bennett is a parishioner at Holy Family Church in Auburn. She can be reached at deniseb132@yahoo.com
The Children's Worship Center also reopens Sunday, Sept. 7, for children age 3 through second grade. Following their conversation with Pastor Phil, young children gather in the Worship Center for their own age-appropriate worship experience with a trained storyteller.
Wednesday noon Bible Study will begin Sept. 10. This group will gather weekly to read the books of Amos and Hosea. The group meets from noon to 1 p.m. in the Conference Room with Pastor Phil Windsor as facilitator. Bring a bag lunch and join the conversation about these two prophets, who were “boundary crossers” between religion and politics, and “us vs. them” mentality.
The Adult Forum Series begins Sunday, Sept. 14. The Adult Forum meets in the Social Room during the Education Hour at 10:45 a.m. following Sunday worship and fellowship. The topic for Sept. 14, 21 and 28 will be “Troubling Texts in the Bible.”
The Bible is supposed to guide the faith and practice of Christians, but some of its passages are downright troubling and difficult to understand. Pastor Phil Windsor and Elder Jill Fandrich will lead this three week series.
All are welcome to join the forums in the Social Room for what promises to be interesting and challenging discussions.
Beginning Wednesday, Sept. 10, students in kindergarten through fifth grade are invited to Kids' Night Out, a monthly event designed just for them including gym games, stories and lessons, craft activities and a kid-friendly meal. Kids' Night Out will meet in the Junior Room from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month, September through May, except for December. The theme for this year is “Peacemaking,” and sessions will focus on how to get along with others in the family, the community and the world.
New this year is the invitation to parents to attend Kids' Night Out along with their children and to join in a parent discussion group to explore issues related to raising children, tweens and teens, or anything else of mutual interest. A special family dinner will begin at 5:30 p.m. on opening night, Sept. 10.
Westminster Women kick off their fall season with a potluck supper at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11, at the Owasco Yacht Club.
Mary Doria Russell's provocative book “The Sparrow” will be the topic of discussion at the September meeting of the Westminster Book Group at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 29, in the church Social Room.
The next Southern Comfort Mission and Ministry Team trip to the Gulf Coast will be held March 14 through 21, 2009.
The team will work at one of the Presbyterian Disaster Assistance camps in Louisiana or Mississippi, continuing the restoration efforts in the areas devastated by Hurricane Katrina.
Westminster's 150th anniversary in 2012 will celebrate the church's vibrant history of social justice, worship, education and active ministry, and its continued ministry and mission today.
Westminster's magnificent church building in which the congregation worships and works is an important part of its legacy.
The church is historically and architecturally significant, in addition to being an active building which is first and foremost a house of worship, and also a busy community center. It is, however, showing its age.
The church and the education building require immediate attention in a number of significant areas, including masonry, repainting and roof work; repairing the bell tower; restoration of the church's windows, including the Tiffany window; improving accessibility (handicapped bathroom and other); new carpet, and other renovations in the sanctuary and narthex.
The “Legacy Campaign” has set a goal of $725,000, which includes the immediate building needs, a tithe to mission and a drive to build up the building fund to meet future work. Campaign volunteers will be visiting the congregation to discuss the Legacy Campaign Sunday, Sept. 21.
Have a great week and remember, God loves you so very much.
“There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort.”
- Jane Austen
Denise Bennett is a parishioner at Holy Family Church in Auburn. She can be reached at deniseb132@yahoo.com
