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The Charming Gardeners

“Let us be grateful to people who make us happy, they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.” – Marcel Proust In considering Proust’s idea, most of us would, rightfully, first think of our families and friends as those who make us happy. For Westminster members, that list may well include the staff members who help us, comfort us, and care for us throughout the year. Advent…

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The Threefold Coming of Christ

The season of Advent invites us to renew our wonder at the mystery of Christ’s incarnation and to renew our commitment to Christ’s presence in our hearts and in our actions. One way to embrace this season of preparation is to think of Christ coming three times: past, present, and future. He came in the flesh as a baby; now, he comes spiritually to enter each of our hearts; at the end of times, he …

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Westminster's Outreach Commission Helps Hope Bloom in Every Season

In the Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall of 2022, Westminster’s Outreach Commission has planted seeds of faith with the congregation to share God’s love with others. Here are a few highlights from 2022. Winter On February 6 a Racial Wealth Gap Simulation, presented by Westminster’s Peace and Justice Team, made us aware of how to live with justice for all of God’s people. The Sunday afternoon event w…

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