Cereal Sunday

Sunday, March 1

Cereal Sunday is here and cereal will be collected in the parking lot. Any and all types are welcomed at the Hanover Food Pantry. While the first Sunday is designated as collection for cereals, non-perishables can be put in the church collection cans at any time. Thank you for your donations.

Are You Considering Membership at Westminster?

Sunday, March 1, 10:10 a.m.

Have you been considering membership at Westminster? Are you interested in learning more about this community of faith? Please join us for part two of a two-session Membership Exploration Series on March 1 to discuss the Presbyterian tradition, Westminster's ministry and mission, and ways to connect with our church family. There will also be an opportunity to join the Westminster congregation at the end of this second session. Questions? Please contact the Rev. Sudie Niesen Thompson at (302) 654-5214 ext. 103 or sniesenthompson@wpc.org.

YWCA Delaware Sponsors a Six-Week Dialogue Series

March 1 - April 11, 2020

Dialogue to Action: Conversations about Racism is a dynamic, six-week program that moves us from talk to meaningful action! You've had conversations about racism before, but this program dives into the real issues and root causes, and evolves into action that directly addresses systemic and institutional racism. The groups will end with a large Action Forum here at Westminster. For more information and to sign up, click here.

Muffins Needed for Holy Toast Café

Sunday mornings

The Holy Toast Café needs your help! We need volunteers to bake three dozen muffins for Sunday mornings (NO NUTS!). Please share your gift of baking for the rest of us to enjoy in fellowship. Cora Sparling is coordinating the volunteers, so please email her at chsparling@aol.com if you'd like to be a "Muffin Minister." Thank you!

Photo Prayers by Danny Schweers on Exhibit

Throughout the month of March

A few of the 641 Photo Prayers that Danny Schweers has created since 2007 will be on exhibit in Room 3 of the Buzz Ware Village Center in Arden, Delaware during the month of March, with an Art Loop opening reception on Friday, March 6, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Danny started his Photo Prayer project while working at Westminster, which continues to share them once a month in the Weekly Word. To learn more, visit dannyschweers.com/open-gates.

Be a Part of Delaware's Climate Change Solution!

Wednesday, March 4, 4:30 - 7:30 p.m.
at the Wilmington Public Library

Westminster's Earth Care Task Force invites you to be part of Delaware's climate change action plan! We'd like 15 members from WPC to carpool with us to DNREC's planning workshop on March 4 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Wilmington Public Library. DNREC is seeking planning input, and this is our opportunity to provide our thoughts (as individuals rather than representatives of WPC) on choices the state can make. We'll convene a short session on Sunday, March 1 after the 9:00 a.m. service to discuss ideas that may be shared at the workshop. To join us, email Michelle Butler at mabutlerfly@yahoo.com.

Coming Up

180 Youth Are Going Bowling

Sunday, March 8, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Bowlerama in New Castle, DE

We'll meet at Bowlerama (3031 New Castle Avenue, New Castle, DE) for two hours of bowling on March 8! Bring a friend. $12 per person. Let Chesna know if you need a ride by March 1 at chesnahinkley@wpc.org. NO DINNER TONIGHT!

Chimes Deadline Reminder

Monday, March 9, 11:00 a.m.

The deadline for the APRIL 2020 issue of our newsletter, The Westminster Chimes, is Monday, March 9, at 11:00 a.m. Please submit your articles online. Go to www.wpc.org/communications and click on "Submit an Article." If you have any questions, please contact Nicole Hughes ( nhughes@wpc.org or 302-654-5214 ext. 130).

Sanctuary Flowers

Dates available in April

Consider giving the flowers for Sunday worship to remember or honor loved ones or to celebrate an event, while expressing praise and thanksgiving to God. Please contact Linda Watson during business hours at (302) 571-6719 or lwatson@ycst.com. The next available dates are April 5 and 19.

Ready for an International Experience?

April 2020

The Peace Drums Band of Jewish, Christian and Muslim middle school students from Israel is returning in April. The children have become international sensations, having performed in Germany, Austria, England, and Switzerland. Their first concert tour (2010) in the U.S. was a wonderful success in part due to the hospitality of Westminster and Congregation Beth Shalom hosting the children and teachers. Could you provide bed and breakfast for two middle school musicians or one or two adults? They arrive on April 14 at the Welcome Dinner at Westminster where they will meet their host families. Westminster will also host the Farewell breakfast on April 23. Please contact Camilla Jones (302-354-8358, camillajones22@gmail.com) for details. You are guaranteed an amazing experience.