Harriet

Sunday, November 17, 10:10 a.m.

Harriet Tubman was a true American hero(ine) with strong ties to Delaware. Her life story has now become a feature film that is playing in local theaters. Westminster's Peace & Justice Work Group encourages everyone to see this powerful movie in the next few weeks. On Sunday, November 17, at 10:10 a.m., our "Let's Talk About It" discussion will focus on her life and on that period of America's turbulent history. If you'd be interested in joining a small group for a late afternoon matinee at Penn Cinema Riverfront this weekend, please contact Sue Linderman (302-239-7650 or srlinder@dca.net).

Ulster Project Delaware 2020

Information session: Sunday, November 17, 1:30 p.m.
at the Brandywine Hundred Library

Ulster Project Delaware seeks adventuresome applicants, aged 14 - 16, for its annual month-long peace, service and leadership project in July 2020. American teens host Protestant and Catholic teens from Northern Ireland to learn tolerance, build understanding and gain lifelong friendships. Day trips to NYC, DC, Philadelphia, and beach; service projects; leadership and team building events. Teens of all faiths and nationalities are encouraged to apply. The cost is minimal and the experience is priceless! Applications now accepted. Visit www.ulsterprojectdelaware.org. Email questions to applyupd@gmail.com or call Ruth Langrehr (302) 893-1878. Information session at the Brandywine Hundred Library on November 17 at 1:30 p.m.

Paul's "Quasi-Farewell" Concert

Sunday, November 17, 4:00 p.m.

As part of his count-down to retirement, Organist/Music Director Paul Fleckenstein presents a final festive organ concert here at Westminster on November 17. The program includes not only solo organ works of Bach, Parker, Lemare, Jongen, and Rawsthorne, but also the Organ Concerto in F-major by Josef Rheinberger, with 17-piece orchestra conducted by Dr. Paul Head. Admission is free (offering received), and a reception follows the concert. Click here to download and the flyer.

URGENT: 22 More Coffee Cans Needed!

Deadline: November 18

We are short on coffee cans for the Christmas Box cookies! Please bring your ~11 ounce cans with lids to the reception desk before November 18. We need 22 more! The elves will be wrapping the cans with Christmas paper that morning (November 18) at 10:00 a.m. so that cookie-baking elves can fill the cans with yummy cookies in December. Each recipient family of our Christmas Box Project will find this special treat in their Christmas Box.

Stephen Ministry News

Tuesday, November 19, 6:30 p.m.
in Grace Hall

Dr. Josh Thomas will speak about the "holiday blues" and provide us with insight on how to combat them. All of us at one time or another have felt the holiday blues. Everyone is invited to join the Stephen Ministers as we learn about this topic. Also, a reminder that it is not too late to sign up for the Stephen Minister training class which begins in January and will meet on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. in Grace Hall. Training will run until April. If you are interested, please contact Jill Getty, Ellie Furry, Jerry Spilecki or Sue Weissinger.

Coming Up

Are You Considering Membership at Westminster?

Sunday, November 24, 10:10 a.m. in Classroom 5

Have you been considering membership at Westminster? Are you interested in learning more about this community of faith? Please join us for the second session of a two-session Membership Exploration Series on November 24 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 the second session on November 24. Questions? Please contact the Rev. Sudie Niesen Thompson at (302) 654-5214 ext. 103 or sniesenthompson@wpc.org.

No Weekly Word on Thanksgiving Day

Thursday, November 28

The Westminster Weekly Word will not be distributed on Thursday, November 28. It will resume the following Thursday, December 5. Please schedule your announcements accordingly and submit online at www.wpc.org/communications. The deadline is always Tuesday at 2:00 p.m.

Wednesday Evening Taizé: A Service of Prayer and Reflection

Wednesdays, December 4, 11, and 18
6:30 p.m. in Rodney Chapel

I'm dreaming of a white CALM Christmas! Take a break from the hectic pace of the Christmas season and join us on Wednesday evenings during Advent for a brief service inspired by the worship of the Taizé Community in France. Click here for our Taizé flyer. Or for more information, contact the Rev. Sudie Niesen Thompson at sniesenthompson@wpc.org.

Head for the Trees - The Wish Stars Are There!

Bring wrapped gifts to church by Sunday, December 8

Two starry Christmas trees - located near the reception desk and in the Pavilion - are heralding all to join WPC's annual Christmas Box mission to help our neighbors in need. What can you do? Select a Wish Star(s) on the tree from someone in need. Record your name and Wish Star number in the nearby logbook. Find gift buying suggestions and important guidelines in the red Christmas Box Pamphlet. Buy a $10 - $20 gift for each recipient you selected. Place your wrapped gift with recipient's star attached to the box and bring to church by December 8. For details, see the Chimes newsletter or contact the Christmas Box Project PR Elf at Louise@EliasonAssoc.com.

Christmas Poinsettias

Deadline: Monday, December 9

You are invited to contribute toward the decoration of the church for the Christmas season in memory of, or in honor of, loved ones. Click here to download and print the form. The form is also available on the main literature table next to the reception desk at church. The deadline is Monday, December 9. For any form received after that date, the names will be listed in the December 29th bulletin.