Update on Search for
Associate Pastor for University and Social Justice Mission
In worship Sunday, October 21, Gene Locke and Dick Redding spoke movingly about the importance of supporting outreach from our congregation to the community and wider world through benevolence and social justice activism. One of the most important ways Westminster has reached out to our community since our founding more than 75 years ago has been through University mission.
Earlier this year, after a period of discernment extending back to Jim Baker’s retirement and Laura Sugg’s call to Wheat Ridge Presbyterian Church in Colorado, Westminster’s Session concluded our congregation was ready to call two associate pastors, Lynne Clements and a second associate pastor for University ministry and social justice work. With Presbytery’s approval, our congregation elected an associate pastor nominating committee (the “APNC”) on June 10, 2018 to search for that second associate pastor whom God is calling to serve with us.
The APNC, comprised of Winston Barham, Taylor Beard, Susie Bruce, Kathy Redding, Heather Warren, Ken Young, and Ron Wiley, has been working since then. The committee has met ten times and continues to meet twice monthly. We are pleased to inform the congregation that our Ministry Information Form (MIF) has been posted and we have begun a national search for this position. If you simply click on the links provided in this article, you can read over the MIF and job description.
The APNC anticipates many potential candidates will contact the committee through the Church Leadership Connections system. The committee also will
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Stewardship 2019
As of this week, 183 households have returned their pledge cards as part of our financial stewardship campaign. Thank you so much for your faithful and generous response supporting the ministries and programs at Westminster. We extend a special thank you to those who stepped in this year to pledge for the first time, including our new members, and those who stepped up and increased their pledges. Again, many, many thanks
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November 18
Worship
at 8:30 & 11 a.m.
Ken Henry, preaching
Classes at 9:30 a.m.
Food Justice:
Is enough food to thrive a universal God-given right?
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Jim Hassmer, Library
Prophets of Our Time –
Gene Locke, Room 209
Faith and Family
, Lounge
Contemporary Theology
, Choir Classroom
Opening Doors
, Room 208
Calendar
Sun., Nov. 18
8:30 and 11 a.m., Worship
Noon, Fellowship Hour
12:15 p.m., Singers Rehearsal, choir room
6 p.m., Cider, S’mores and Songs, courtyard
Mon., Nov. 19
6 p.m. Associate Pastor Nominating Committee
Wed., Nov. 21
Office Closes at noon
Thurs., Nov. 22
12:30 p.m. Thanksgiving Potluck Dinner, Common Grounds
Office Closed
Fri., Nov. 23
Office Closed
Sun., Nov. 25
8:30 and 11 a.m., Worship
Noon, Fellowship Hour
12:15 p.m., Singers Rehearsal, choir room
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Thanksgiving Dinner at Westminster
12:30 p.m.
Thurs, November 22
Common Grounds
corner Rugby and Gordon
Turkey will be provided; bring your favorite side dish or dessert to share. To r.s.v.p, contact Jane Penner,
janepenner48@gmail.com
or add your name to the list in the Gathering Place.
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Youth, 7th - 12th grade: Get ready for
Cider, S'mores and Songs
! On Sunday, November 18, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the courtyard. Bring your chair, a blanket, and a friend for a sweet time of fellowship and singing around the fire.
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Peace, Justice & Inclusion
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In keeping with Westminster's long history of outreach and social justice, our PJI ministry is busy at work throughout our community and beyond. If you haven’t already done so, please pick up a PJI information sheet in the Gathering Place outside Fellowship Hall, fill out the form, and let us know where your interest lies. Questions? Contact Ruthie Buck,
drb7c@virginia.edu
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Before you begin planning your Thanksgiving dinner, we invite you to join us for an evening of fellowship, a bit of knitting/crocheting, and prayer. Our Prayer Shawl group will meet on Monday, November 19, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the lower lounge. If you have any questions, call Beth, 978-1674.
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PROSAMI Dinner & Presentation
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The
PROSAMI dinner and presentation of our new maternal/infant care hospital will be on Mon., Dec 3, from 5:30 – 8 p.m. While you dine on a delicious African dinner in Fellowship Hall, you’ll hear about our past challenges and our vision for the future, including improved maternal and infant health care in the Congo. Contact David Strider for tickets,
dvs7e@virginia.edu, or 434-996-0497.
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Support Maria in Sanctuary
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“I have lived all of my life with violence. My children are the reason I am fighting. I want them to live without all of the suffering I have experienced. Living in the church - this is the first time I can breathe; the first time I can sleep; the first time I have not felt afraid.” - María Chavalan Sut
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Prayer Concerns
- for 5-year-old Aven who has pneumonia and is hospitalized
- for Congregation Beth Israel as they continue to have hateful acts laid upon them.
- for the persons who defaced property in Downtown with symbols of hate
- for peace in the world even as we remember the 100th anniversary of the Armistice.
Prayers of Thanksgiving:
- for the hospitality shown to the Organization of African Students Saturday evening at WPC
- for Forrest Kern's 81st birthday
Memorial Service for Jim Cushman
Beloved member Jim Cushman
died on Monday, October 1, 2018. There will be a memorial service at Westminster on Friday, November 16, at 5 p.m.
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Upcoming Sermons
November 25 -
Lynne preaching
December 2
- Special Music
December 9
- Ken preaching
December 16
- Ken preaching
with information about what's happening at Westminster throughout the year
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400 Rugby Road
Charlottesville, Virginia 22903-2474
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Kate Brinkley | Westminster Presbyterian Church | 434-2967208 | 434-293-3133 |info@westminsterva.org | www.westminsterva.org
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