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Christmas Eve at Westminster 2020

On Christmas Eve and throughout the season of Christmas, we give thanks that, in the fullness of time, God’s Word became flesh to live among us, full of grace and truth. We proclaim this good news of great joy for all people: that God has sent us a Savior, the Messiah, the Lord, the Babe in the Manger! Christmas Eve Live! 5:00 p.m. front portico Christmas Eve Live! happens outside, in front of t…

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Between Here and There -- December 2020

You’ve probably heard it more than a few times: “2020 just won’t let up!” “2020 has been really rough.” “Can we just get past this year?” Well, we’re just about there, but (unless something has taken a big shift since I wrote this) I don’t think that any one of us expects the new year to magically make any of these struggles fade into the past. Let me be clear: This was a very difficult year. We lost friends to ill…

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Westminster Seminars Online -- December 2020

Advent Series The Quiet Politics of Jesus John Burgess, James Henry Snowden Professor of Systematic Theology These seminars invite us to reflect on how the coming of Christ into the world initiates God’s peaceable kingdom. We will look at the “quiet virtues” of the Christian life (truth-telling, caring, and dignity) and the difference they make for our political life. November 29 – The Quiet Politic…

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Advent Study with Louise Rogers

Mondays, November 30, December 7, 14, 21 10:00 – 11:15 a.m. Zoom Join Louise Rogers for a Zoom study of Adam Hamilton's Incarnation: Rediscovering the Significance of Christmas. During the time together we will watch a brief video followed by discussion. Although the Christmas story is familiar, this will deepen our faith and joy. Zoom link: u…

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Children's & Family Ministry Fall Highlights

JAM (Jesus and Me) JAM has been meeting since September 2 with a kick-off celebration on August 19. We average 16 to 18 kids on Wednesdays and we have 22 kids registered. A few children have even brought a friend. We are thankful for this faith formation program during these uncertain times. The children and teachers alike enjoy learning and growing together in our walk with the Lord. It thrills…

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WECEP Halloween Fun

There is always something fun happening at Westminster Early Childhood Education Programs (WECEP). As to be expected, we had a busy end to October. Our hallways were filled with pirates, princess, superheroes, and even Shaggy and Scooby Doo. The Child Development Center began their Halloween celebrations with a Trunk or Treat on Saturday followed by a fun day of classroom parties. The Nursery…

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Zumba Livestream from the WROC

Join us from the comfort of your home! The WROC will now use the same technology used for livestreaming worship services to livestream Zumba classes. Zumba is a fusion of Latin and international music – dance themes that create a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system! Zumba combines high energy and motivating music with unique moves and combinations that allow the participants to dance away t…

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