Westminster
Weekly Update
This Week's Top Topics
Reception for Erin Marth
Join us this Sunday, after worship as we wish Erin well on her new journey. Erin has received a call to be an ordained pastor in Macomb, IL. Read her letter to the congregation by clicking below.
Junior High Sleepy Hollow Trip

Sunday, January 28, we'll gather after worship in Simmerman Lounge. Then we're off to Sleepy Hollow where we'll eat pizza and play. E-mail Lisa with questions.
Parents' Night Out
The next Night Out is this
Saturday, January 20, from 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. Drop the kids off and enjoy a night out!

Worship
Sunday, January 21

  • 3rd Sunday after Epiphany

  • Pastor Scott will preach “A Trust Walk”

  • Scripture readings will be Psalm 62:5-12 and Mark 1:14-20


Announcements and Events
Blood Drive January 30
The Deacons are sponsoring another blood drive, Tuesday, January 30 from 2:00 p.m. to
6:00 p.m. Click below to sign up.
Food Pantry Sunday
Food Pantry Items will be collected during worship this Sunday. All items collected are taken to the DMARC Food Pantry.
Fairly Traded Coffee on Sale This Sunday in The Commons
Delicious Don Justo fairly traded coffee from our friends in El Salvador will be on sale in The Commons this Sunday, January 21.
Stairway Closed
The stairway between the Sanctuary and Tower entrance has been closed. We apologize for the inconvenience.
New Art Gallery Exhibit
The Westminster Gallery announces a new art exhibit by Laura Sherlock, Westminster’s Director of Communications.  
Help Create Lenten
Gallery Display
The Westminster Visual Arts Committee invites folks of all ages to help us create our Gallery art exhibit for Lent.      
What is Sanctuary?
On January 7, the Session and the Sanctuary Task Force hosted a Sanctuary Listening Session to provide members an opportunity to share their perspectives on immigration and to ask questions about providing sanctuary...
Anchor Coffee House
Saturday, February 3, Anchor Coffee House presents Ry Taylor at
7:00 p.m.
Contacting Your Congressional Representatives
The Westminster Church Social Justice Committee advocates for all of our church members to let your voices be heard. Several of you have asked us to provide the contact information for our congressional representatives ...
January Issue of The Messenger
Stop by the office or Welcome Center to pick up a copy of our Latest newsletter.
Click below to view the issue (and past issues) online.
Pastor Scott's Daily Devotions
Did you know that Pastor Scott writes daily devotion every weekday? To read today's click below. 
Personal Notes
Hospitalized or in Health Care Centers

  • Marcy Nelson, Calvin Healthcare
  • Juanita Sayre, Kavanaugh House, 56th St.
Westminster Calendar

Click  HERE  to see what's happening at Westminster 
this week and in the weeks to come!
 
To schedule a meeting or event, please   Contact Joan.
Group Information
Westminster is a fairly large church with nearly 1100 members. Small groups help bring the church down to a manageable size. We have numerous groups that bring together folks with similar interests. 

If you have any updates to this list, or questions about any of these groups, please contact Joan at 274-1534.
Presbyterian Women: Eve Circle meets the fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in Simmerman Lounge. Their next meeting is January 23.
Restaurant Group 2 meets the third Saturday of the month.
Their next meeting will be at Hilltop Restaurant, 2820 Hubbell Ave., at 5:15 p.m. on January 20.
The Gay-Lesbian-Straight Affirmation Group meets the third Sunday of the month in the Seminary Center at 9:00 a.m. Their next meeting is January 21. All are welcome. Click here to learn more.
Stitchin’ Time will meet Thursday, January 25, at 1:00 p.m. in Hope Alcove. Bring your knitting, crocheting or sewing, and join us!
Afternoon Bridge will meet Friday, January 26, at 1:00 p.m. in Simmerman Lounge.
Book Club meets the first Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in Simmerman Lounge. The next meeting is February 7. This month’s book is “The Boys in the Boat.” Click here for more information.
Men’s Group meets Wednesday nights at 6:30 p.m. in the Seminary Center. They also meet the first Wednesday of the month at 6:30 a.m. at the Waveland Cafe. Their next breakfast is February 7.
Presbyterian Women: Hope Circle meets the first Thursday of the month at 10:00 a.m. in Simmerman Lounge. Their next meeting is February 8.
Restaurant Group 1 meets the First Saturday of the month.
Their next meeting is being planned.
Men’s Basketball meet every Monday at 6:30 pm. in The Commons.  
Westminster Presbyterian Church
4114 Allison Ave. Des Moines, Iowa
515-274-1534 www.westpres.org