February 2020
Magnet Senior Center
10-11:30- am, Preventing Medicare Fraud and Avoiding Scams
Find out more »WOW Bible Study
WOW (Westminster on Wednesdays) Bible Study for Men and Women WOW includes time for coffee and fellowship, and women and men's Bible study. 9 am coffee and fellowship 9:30-10:30 Bible study
Find out more »Magnet Center
Documentary: Jim Crow of the North
Find out more »MS Spring Lock-In
Friday, February 28-29 | 6:00 pm-8:00 am | Westminster Join your middle school crew for the Spring Lock-In! We will have dinner, games, and stay up late watching movies! Wear your favorite classic Minnesota clothes: Vikings jersey, buffalo plaid, or your “Sota” branded shirt! RSVP to Matt. Cost is $10 to cover food.
Find out more »March 2020
FYC Education Hour
Sunday morning Education Hour is a vibrant time for Families, Youth, and Children. Join your age group for a time of enriching, faith-based education. Church School: Ages 3-yr-old to 5th grade students break-out in 2nd floor classrooms. Middle School Youth in 6th–8th grade meet in the Garden Room. High School Youth in 9th–12th grade meet in the Youth Room. Family Matters: Parents are invited to meet in the Bates Room.
Find out more »Lenten Covenant Groups
March 1 | 9:15 am
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Joint Faith Nixon Symposium & Lenten Series Event
March 1 | 11:30 pm
Find out more »Lent Worship
Join us on Wednesdays during Lent at noon for a brief worship service followed by a soup lunch.
Find out more »Wednesday Night Youth Program
Wednesday Night programming begins with a drop in Dinner from 5:15-6:45 pm, and Hangout and Homework in the Youth Room until 6:15. Confirmation does not meet. Continue working on Lenten Devotionals.
Find out more »Lent Taize Worship
Join us each Wednesday evening during Lent at 6 pm for Taize worship.
Find out more »Lenten Covenant Groups
This year's Lenten theme is Losing Paradise: Faith and the Ecological Crisis. Groups meet Sundays at 9:15 am and Wednesdays at 6:45 pm. Sign up at the Adult Education table in Westminster Commons, below, or email Mahin Hamilton.
Find out more »Daylight Saving Time begins
Set your clocks forward by one hour, and don't be late for church!
Find out more »Wednesday Night Youth Program
Wednesday Night programming begins with a drop in dinner from 5:15-6:45 pm, and Hangout and Homework in the Youth Room until 6:15, and Confirmation in the Youth Room from 6:15-7:30.
Find out more »Town Hall Forum: Bill McKibben
March 17 | noon
Find out more »Quiet Worship
Quiet Worship is a time set aside each month to gather in a calm and quiet setting around the lighted Christ Candle, the open Bible, and the Cross. It is a time for quiet music, for Scripture, for prayer, and for silence. It is a time to be together, resting quietly in God’s presence. Many who are deeply committed to a life of active service have found that their journey out into the business of the world is strengthened when…
Find out more »FEAST
Help serve a meal to the hungry in the church neighborhood. FEAST (Friends Eating and Sharing Together) takes place at Westminster on the fourth Sunday of the month. Sign up to help at the reception desk or contact Angelique Kingsbury.
Find out more »Wednesday Night Youth Program
Wednesday Night programming begins with a drop in Dinner from 5:15-6:45 pm, and Hangout and Homework in the Youth Room until 6:15. Confirmation does not meet. Continue working on Lenten Devotionals.
Find out more »Seven Last Words From the Cross
March 27 | 7:30 pm
Find out more »April 2020
Adult Education
April 5 Can We Find Community in a Hostile Crowd? 9:15 am | Dr. Guillermo Hansen | Westminster Hall In the face of political and ideological hostility, this class will explore how we address community in the face of hostility. The crowd in Jerusalem hailed Jesus on Palm/Passion Sunday, but turned brutally to “crucify him” by the end of the week. How do we approach such situations as we seek to create community in a divided world?
Find out more »FYC Spring Break
Due to Holy Week and Easter, all FYC Programming will be on break on April 8 and April 12. This includes Wednesday and Sunday programming of Moms Group, Family Matters, Children's Church, Church School, Youth Group, Confirmation Class, Choirs, and Wednesday Night Dinners.
Find out more »Confirmation: Maundy Thursday Meal Service
Sacraments and Sacrifice
Find out more »Come to the Table
On April 9, join us for this wonderful opportunity to worship over a meal, much like the disciples did with Jesus at the last supper. We will eat a beautiful Mediterranean meal, between 5:30 and 6:30 pm—please come when you are able. Worship will begin, at table, at 6:30 pm. We will read through a number of texts that tell the story of the Passover, the washing of the disciples’ feet, the bread and cup Jesus shared with his friends…
Find out more »Youth Easter Decorating
Saturday, April 11 | 9:00 – 10:00 am We have journeyed through Lent together, now let’s gather to prepare our hearts, minds, and worship space for Easter! Breakfast foods will be provided for this fun, celebratory morning as we help decorate the church. Meet in the Youth Room by 9:00 am!
Find out more »Adult Education
April 12 Easter No Classes
Find out more »Baptism Class
Baptism Class Saturday, April 18 | 10:30-11:30am | Bushnell Room & Sanctuary More information to come…
Find out more »Adult Education
April 19 Earth Day 9:15 am | Westminster Hall Education for Faith and Life joins with the Social Justice Forum to celebrate Earth Day and address issues concerning the care for God’s creation.
Find out more »Adult Education
April 26, May 3, 10 The New Community of the Church 9:15 am | Dr. Matt Skinner | Westminster Hall This class will look at the biblical texts post-Easter to see what we can learn from the early church about community in light of the Resurrection of Jesus.
Find out more »May 2020
Adult Education
April 26, May 3, 10 The New Community of the Church 9:15 am | Dr. Matt Skinner | Westminster Hall This class will look at the biblical texts post-Easter to see what we can learn from the early church about community in light of the Resurrection of Jesus.
Find out more »Youth Sunday
Sunday, May 10 | Youth Sunday Celebrate this community of Westminster by leading our congregation in worship! This is always a joyful celebration! Details to follow.
Find out more »Adult Education
April 26, May 3, 10 The New Community of the Church 9:15 am | Dr. Matt Skinner | Westminster Hall This class will look at the biblical texts post-Easter to see what we can learn from the early church about community in light of the Resurrection of Jesus.
Find out more »Wednesday Night Youth Program
This is the final night for Wednesday programming. We will resume regular programming in the fall. Enjoy your summer! Drop-in Dinner in Fellowship Hall: 5:15-6:45 pm Hangout & Homework in the Youth Room: 5:00-7:30 pm
Find out more »Last FYC Education Hour
This is the final Sunday morning of Education Hour for the program year. We will resume programming in the fall. Have a wonderful summer! Church School: Ages 3-yr-old to 5th grade students break-out in 2nd floor classrooms. Middle School Youth in 6th–8th grade meet in the Garden Room. High School Youth in 9th–12th grade meet in the Youth Room. Family Matters: Parents are invited to meet in the Bates Room.
Find out more »Ice Cream Social
Save the Date! Join the Children's Ministry on Sunday, May 17 during Education Hour to celebrate the 2019-2020 Program Year! More details to follow.
Find out more »June 2020
Day Camp
Save The Date! More information to come soon.
Find out more »Latest Sermons
Reflections on an American Pilgrimage: Can We Face the Truth?February 2, 2020 - 3:41 pm
Irreconcilable Differences?January 26, 2020 - 3:36 pm
Confident CorrespondenceJanuary 19, 2020 - 7:44 am
What Jesus SawJanuary 12, 2020 - 10:47 am
The Word in UsJanuary 5, 2020 - 9:56 am
What to Wear into the New YearDecember 30, 2019 - 11:14 am
Latest News
40th Anniversary of the Westminster Town Hall ForumJanuary 20, 2020 - 1:23 pm
Congratulations to Dr. Amanda Weber Winner of the 2018 Julius Herford Dissertation PrizeJanuary 15, 2020 - 1:41 pm
Westminster Member Chad Quaintance Lives His FaithOctober 12, 2019 - 3:14 pm
Westminster Launches Performing Arts Series in New Westminster HallSeptember 6, 2019 - 11:31 am
Westminster Joins Community Solar GardenAugust 20, 2019 - 1:12 pm