September 2019
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 »Choir & Friends Retreat
Join the Westminster Choir for a half-day retreat of musical fun for all! Highlights include an exploration of James MacMillan’s Seven Last Words and info about a choir tour to Wales in 2021! Questions? Contact Amanda Weber.
Find out more »Christmas Dinners Story Circle
An Invitation: share your story and help us create this year’s Christmas Dinner program! Do you have a story about welcoming the stranger, unexpected gifts, or the healing power of hospitality? Join us for one of our upcoming story circles and help us to create this year’s program for the Westminster Christmas Dinners. We will take a look at the story of “Amahl and the Night Visitors” as inspiration for sharing our own stories of surprise guests and wonderful gifts.…
Find out more »Solar Garden Info Session
September 22 | 9:15 am
Find out more »Confirmation Sunday
The 2018 – 2019 Confirmation Class will be Confirmed at our 10:30 service.
Find out more »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 »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 »Magnet Senior Center
Show & Tell
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Town Hall Forum: Kathleen Belew
September 24 | 12 pm
Find out more »WOW Bible Study
WOW (Westminster on Wednesdays) Bible Study for Men and Women WOW includes time for coffee and fellowship, Bible study, and a weekly program featuring a wide variety of topics and speakers. Studies are from the Horizon Women’s Bible Study. Leaders are Sarah Brouwer, Shirley McKinney, Sally Stinson, Judy Kim. 9 am coffee and fellowship 9:30-10:30 Bible study
Find out more »Magnet Senior Center
Open conversation and activities
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 7:30.
Find out more »WestConnect Drop-In Bible Study
Westminster Young adults in their 20s and 30s are invited to this drop-in style Bible Study on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month. Dinner and good conversation are provided.
Find out more »Magnet Senior Center
Movement Monday Group Walk
Find out more »October 2019
Bill Petersen Memorial Service
This is a revised date for Bill Petersen's service.
Find out more »Kicks & Cummerbunds
All are invited for a night of extravagant prom-style fun in Westminster Hall. We have planned a buffet-style dinner with chicken nuggets, tots, fruits and veggies, and dessert. Vegetarian options available. There will be dancing, board games, yard games, and other activities to keep the little ones engaged. All ages welcome—nursery age, school-age and middle and high school youth, adults. Fancy, formal dress is encouraged and any type of footwear will be accepted! $8 per person and $35 family maximum.…
Find out more »Beyond Sunday Connections: Amanda Weber
Amanda has a degree in music and art from Luther College, earned her Master’s in choral conducting at Yale, and has a Doctorate in Musical Arts from the University of Minnesota. She joined the Westminster staff in July 2018 and recently was named Minister of Music and Arts. Asked about instruments she plays, she said, “My first and best is piano, followed by voice. I have manageable skills on violin and guitar, and I play very basic mandolin.” Passionate about…
Find out more »New Old Adventure: Making Housing Decisions
For many of us, making housing decisions is a painstaking process. Buying or renting takes careful consideration, especially as plans are made to establish a “forever home.” With aging comes a series of new issues and questions: Is our current home accessible to support evolving physical needs? Is our home the right size to accommodate our older lifestyle? Is our home close to needed resources such as shopping and medical care? And most importantly, as we get older, can we…
Find out more »“Jim Crow of the North” film & discussion
Sunday, October 13 | Noon | Westminster Hall This documentary explores the lasting social and economic consequences of redlining and other racist real estate practices in the Twin Cities. This documentary is part of the Minnesota Experience series from Twin Cities Public Television. Senior Producer Daniel Begin will also join us for the Social Justice Forum, Sunday, October 20.
Find out more »Palestinian Film & Discussion
The Bethlehem Partnership Committee will screen Ambiance, a 15-minute film by Palestinian student and filmmaker Wisam al-Jabari. This film placed third at the Cannes Film and presents the story of two young Palestinians trying to record a music demo inside a noisy refugee camp. A short discussion will follow the screening. For more information contact Steve Warner or Kathleen Campbell.
Find out more »Middle School Lock-In
We’ll lock our selves in the church for a night full of fun activities, lots of candy, and time together. Drop-off is Friday at 7 pm, and pick-up will be by 10 am, Saturday morning. Be sure to bring $5 to help with the cost of pizza! RSVP to Matt.
Find out more »Adult Ed: Rabbi Marcia Zimmerman
Life Together: A Rabbi Looks at Challenges Facing America Creating Community in a Divided World is a challenge for all people of goodwill. Community is a fundamental value in Judaism. With the rise in anti-Semitism adding to the breach of trust and respect in our nation, Rabbi Zimmerman will offer perspective and wisdom as we all hope for a renewed sense of life together.
Find out more »November 2019
What We Need Is Here: Carrie Newcomer & Parker J. Palmer
November 15 | 7 pm
Find out more »Latest Sermons
Why Covenant?September 17, 2019 - 3:37 pm
What Does the Story of Creation Mean?September 10, 2019 - 2:11 pm
Living in the MomentSeptember 1, 2019 - 1:47 pm
Inherited Treasure: The Word of GodAugust 25, 2019 - 1:48 pm
Elizabeth Downing Heller memorial serviceAugust 24, 2019 - 10:09 am
By Faith, Eyes on the PrizeAugust 18, 2019 - 9:49 am
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