Looking Ahead



1/5-7: Scout Tree Recycling

1/6 @ 10 am: Un-Deck the Halls

1/6 @ 3 pm: Memorial Service for Sarah Johnson

1/7 @ 11:30 am: The Land is Not Empty Follow-Up

1/8 @ 6 pm: Women's Night Out at Epilogue

1/16 @ 6 pm: Men's Night Out

1/21 & 1/28 @ 11:30 am: New Members' Class

2/10 @ 10 am: Memorial Service for JoEve Netz

2/12 @ 6 pm: Women's Night Out

2/14: Ash Wednesday

2/11-2/15 Labyrinth Available

2/20 @ 6 pm: Men's Night Out

2/25 @ 11 am: Congregational Annual Meeting

Access the full church calendar here. To add or correct something, please email office@salemwestpres.org.

Participate

This Sunday plan to join a follow-up discussion presented by MPEJ on "What Does Dismantling the Doctrine of Discovery Look Like?" from 11:30 to 12:30. Enjoy a short video and presentation highlighting successful action taken, and come away with some additional resource information. Bring your coffee hour treats and learn something new!

WPC Printed Photo Directories will be available for pick up this Sunday in the narthex or in the office during the week (Mon-Thurs, 9-2). Deacons and elders, your fresh copies are in your mailboxes. Contact the church office if you need help obtaining a copy.

Women's Night Out is Monday, January 8, at 6 pm at Epilogue (508 State St.) for trivia night! RSVP to Michele Hare at michelehare25x2@gmail.com or (408) 402-2396. 

Men's Night Out is Tuesday, January 16, at 6 pm at The Ram. Please RSVP to John Dalen (john.m.dalen@gmail.com or 503-364-8095).

Considering becoming a member at Westminster or interested in learning more about being Presbyterian? Join the new members' class meeting January 21 and 28, 11:30-1:00. RSVP to the church office (office@salemwestpres.org) or talk to Pastor Kelly or Katie Nelson, Elder for Outreach.

Do you enjoy Westminster’s annual Christmas cantata, but waiting another twelve months is too long? 

You are invited to join the Westminster Chancel Choir and String Ensemble as we present a Palm Sunday Concert! Members of Westminster and the Salem community are invited to take part in this powerful musical experience. Rehearsals will begin January 11 at 6:30. The concert is March 24 at 4 pm. All are encouraged to participate, regardless of skill level! Please contact Jeffrey Larkin [music@salemwestpres.org] for additional information and to acquire music.

FYI

Any committee, team, sub-committee, or group who would like an update published in the WPC annual report, please appoint somebody to write it up and get it to the church office by February 9. Contact the church office for more information.

The next Leadership Lab planning and calendaring meeting is scheduled for February 7 at 6:30. Each committee, team, etc., should plan to send a representative.

Items to be included in the newsletter are due the Thursday prior at 9 am.

Thanks

On December 18 the Westminster Blood Drive collected 24 "products" meeting our goal (just barely). Thanks to all the congregation and community for their support in this busy holiday season. Thanks to those who gave, those who were deferred, and those who figured out how to do the rapid pass, as well as all the volunteers who helped make it happen!

We hope to see you on March 11 for the next Red Cross blood drive at Westminster. 

Pray

For the family and friends of William Roth who passed away on December 23. William was a son-in-law of Fred Schwarz, one of our founding members. William's wife Linda additionally needs prayer as she enters rehab following an injury. A memorial service is tentatively scheduled for March 2.

Give

Sign up for a monthly rotation of delivering food for Family Building Blocks. Contact Nancy MacMorris-Adix for more information or to sign up (nancymac93@gmail.com).



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