The Spire Online

Welcome to the online version of the Spire.

If you prefer a printable version, view and download a printable PDF copy of any previous issue here.


Deacon Happenings -- April 2021

The Deacons work to serve Christ through caring ministries. At Westminster Church last year, many of the traditional caring programs were stalled due to COVID-19 restrictions. Our Deacons got busy and created new ways to care for the congregation and community while keeping safe. Here is a collection of the ways they are reaching out to our members and the wider community at this time and for…

Continue reading

Westminster Recreation and Outreach Center -- April 2021

With perseverance, creativity, and the commitment of dedicated WROC fitness instructors, we continue to offer fitness programs safely and to maintain focus on the WROC mission: “To reach out to people for Jesus Christ and develop their faith through recreational activities and Christian fellowship.” WROC fitness classes resumed in July with COVID-19 safety protocols and guidelines. Things look dif…

Continue reading

Session Update -- April 2021

On March 15, the session met, with almost everyone present. The commitment to serve and to do so faithfully each month is such an asset to this church and our future. Dave Heilman was elected to serve as Treasurer, completing John Null’s term. He will stand for re-election in the fall at the next election of officers. John Null has been clear in his commitment to remain engaged in several o…

Continue reading

Messsage from Jo Forrest -- March 2021

As I type this, we will throw open the doors to welcome you to in person worship at both the Bridge and traditional services on February 28. After so many months of reaching across our safe isolation through YouTube, we will once again be able to see one another and worship together. Equally as vital, we will continue to livestream the services and post recordings for you to worship safely and…

Continue reading

Lent 2021 at Westminster

Join Westminster in this season of Lent, exploring familiar objects with faith-filled eyes, accompanied by scripture to awaken us to God's presence everywhere. Join us on the journey through the opportunities below. Lenten Devotional Visit the church's homepage for a link to the day's devotion. Coffee Time and Study for Lent Mondays through March 29 10:00 - 11:15 a.m. on Zoom Join Louise Rogers…

Continue reading

Simple Prayers

My friend Sue shared that her husband Hal spotted a porcupine in a tree along Cherry Creek Trail in Colorado. Having spotted one, they kept staring up in the trees and spotted a second one. She was thrilled as she thought of these words from the Mary Oliver poem “Sometimes”: Instructions for living a life: Pay attention. Be astonished. Tell about it. Her message makes me smile when I think about the…

Continue reading