March 2020
Magnet Senior Program – Cancelled
Dear Friends of The Magnet, After thoughtful consideration, due to the outbreak of COVID-19 The Magnet has decided to cancel all events and activities effective immediately. We will not meet at our Westminster Presbyterian Church and Minneapolis Central Library locations. At this time we do not have a date for when the program will resume. However, we will be sure to stay in close communication with you and will be working behind the scenes to ensure our regular schedule returns…
Find out more »April 2020
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 »Lent Worship
Join us on Wednesdays during Lent at noon for a brief worship service followed by a soup lunch.
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 »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 »Accordo Concert
Schubert Club Accordo in Concert Mon, April 6, 7:30 pm, Westminster Hall Accordo is a string ensemble composed of present and former principal string players of the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra and Minnesota Orchestra. The group has been named “Best Chamber Ensemble” by the Minneapolis Star Tribune and “the dream team of chamber music” by Minnesota Monthly. For information and tickets: schubertclub.org.
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 »New Old Adventure POSTPONED
April 8 | 11:30 am
Find out more »Maundy Thursday: Come to the Table
April 9 | 5:30 pm
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 »Easter Quiet Worship
The Great Vigil of Easter The Service of Light Holy Saturday is a quiet day, a day of waiting. Maundy Thursday and Good Friday are past. But for us it is not a dark day—as it must have been on that first Saturday, for we know the rest of the story, that Easter morning will dawn. For us, it will be a day of quiet but joyful anticipation of the light that is about to come; all are invited: Tim…
Find out more »Adult Education
April 12 Easter No Classes
Find out more »Second Sunday Tour
A special tour focusing on art and architecture is offered following the 10:30am worship service each second Sunday of the month during the school year. The tour will be different each month and may include current exhibitions in the Westminster Gallery, or other installations of art.
Find out more »Great Decisions
Prepare to discuss the world. Great Decisions, America's largest discussion program on world affairs will return to The Magnet Senior Center for the Spring 2020 quarter. Curated annually by the Foreign Policy Association with the help of leading global thinkers and experts, Great Decisions topics are the most critical issues that will define the year ahead for global policymakers. Discussion is led by local experts. We’ll meet on the following Wednesdays from 10 – 11:30 am: April 15 Modern Slavery…
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 »Baptism Class
Baptism Class Saturday, April 18 | 10:30-11:30am | Bushnell Room & Sanctuary More information to come…
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 »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 »4th Sunday Tour
All are invited for a general tour and introduction to Westminster.
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
The Power of CommunityMarch 22, 2020 - 8:02 am
Temptations of This SeasonMarch 15, 2020 - 4:17 pm
Losing Paradise: What Happened to the Water of Life?March 8, 2020 - 10:25 am
Losing Paradise: What Happened to the Beauty of the Earth?March 1, 2020 - 9:34 am
Formation and TransformationFebruary 23, 2020 - 1:09 pm- Reflections on an American Pilgrimage: Can We Repair the World?February 16, 2020 - 2:30 pm
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Message Regarding CoronavirusMarch 9, 2020 - 1:00 am
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The Body of Christ is GlobalMarch 23, 2019 - 10:23 am