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A Message from Gregory Knox Jones

When I was young and obsessed with sports, fall was my favorite season. It was the time for football and the weather was beginning to cool down. After rigorous two-a-day practices in August when temperatures could top 100 degrees in my hometown of Tulsa, October always felt like an answer to prayer.

Next Seven Days

TONIGHT: Clean Slate Delaware – Automatic Expungements

Thursday, April 15, 7:00 p.m. on Zoom

People with records face barriers when seeking employment, housing, educational opportunities, credit, and much more. With up to 40% of Delawareans having a record, expungements are needed to ensure we leave no one behind in our nation's economic recovery. Although expungement eligibility was expanded in 2019, Clean Slate Delaware seeks to automate the process of eligible expungements so more Delawareans will actually benefit from a second chance. John Reynolds from the ACLU of Delaware will talk about the expungement issue and the initiative to pass Clean Slate legislation. Hosted by Westminster’s Peace & Justice Work Group.

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Zoom Meeting ID: 860 2752 1655

Worship Service in Our Sanctuary (April 18)

Sunday, April 18, 9:00 a.m.

Our sanctuary is open on Sunday mornings for one worship service at 9:00 a.m. Attendance is limited and an online reservation (one per family) is required. We have established guidelines for your safety, which include social distancing and wearing a mask. The liturgy will be emailed to you after you make your reservation to print from home and bring to the service or to pull up on your mobile device; a limited number of printed copies will be available. The decision to attend in-person worship rests with each individual. Livestreamed and recorded options continue to be available on our website and YouTube.

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WPC Youth Gathering

Sunday, April 18, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. in the WPC parking lot

Hey 180! We will meet in the Westminster parking lot again this Sunday for games, dinner, and fellowship. New participants always welcome. Don't forget your mask! See you there! For more information about 180 Youth Ministry for grades 6 – 12, contact Tommy at tommyjneilson@gmail.com.

Celebrate Earth Day April 22!

The WPC Earth Care Task Force is excited about the many Earth Care opportunities happening at the church! Keep your ears open during the service for announcements, prayers and sermons. Keep your eyes open for Instagram/Facebook posts. Be on the alert for information about the Homegrown National Park – anyone who plants native plants can be part of it! WPC has joined so check out the native plants in Plot 9 in the Community Garden. The April issue of the Chimes newsletter has helpful info on native plants and where to buy them.

“Let’s Talk About It” – A Periodic Series Interrupted by the Pandemic

Thursday, April 22, 7:00 p.m. on Zoom

Facilitated by Sue Linderman

While we may not be able to gather in person, we still value opportunities to experience the challenges and benefits that come from bringing racial issues into the light of day, with openness to differing opinions and respect for one another. All are welcome to join us on Thursday, April 22, as we share our reflections on the trial of Derek Chauvin and the death of George Floyd.

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Zoom Meeting ID: 860 2752 1655

Coming Up

Worship Service in Our Sanctuary (April 25)

Sunday, April 25, 9:00 a.m.

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Fun and Friendly Virtual Trivia Night on Zoom!

Wednesday, April 28, 7:00 p.m.

Join the Deacons for a Spring-themed virtual trivia night using Zoom and Kahoot! The friendly competition is fast and fun, and no experience is needed to play. All ages and families welcome. RSVPs welcome though not required. All questions may be directed to Jenn Blackford (blackfordj11@gmail.com).

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Walk for Friendship House in the Highmark Walk

Saturday, June 5

The Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community supports many non-profits in our area. Friendship House is one of the beneficiaries of this event and Westminster has a team walking on their behalf. COVID-19 caused last year’s walk to be virtual, and the 2021 event will be virtual again. This year’s date is June 5, but you will choose where, when and how long your walk will be. Whether you walk in your neighborhood, a park, or on your treadmill, your efforts will benefit Friendship House and its ministries. Visit our team’s page or email sandyking@verizon.net with questions.

Coming this Fall...Better Days!

Sundays, September 26 – November 14 (8 weeks), 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon

Meeting venue: Majority of meetings will be on Zoom

For those who have experienced a recent loss of a loved one, we’d like to invite you to the second annual gathering of the Better Days Grief Support Group. We will explore the wilderness of grief through a variety of resources (e.g., guided journal, three-ring notebook) and activities, as well as supporting one another through sharing and companionship. In order to provide deep engagement, continuity, and establish bonds of trust, pre-registration is required. See the upcoming May/June issue of The Westminster Chimes newsletter for more details, or contact Jill Getty (jgetty@wpc.org) with any questions.

Featured Photo

A few friends from our “Brewing Questions” group (20s and 30s) meet up after work on the church lawn to catch up on life. We hope to resume our monthly gatherings at Brew Haha in Greenville and other favorite spots in the near future! Interested in meeting up with us? Contact Sudie Niesen Thompson at sniesenthompson@wpc.org to be added to the email list.

News to Note

Did You Know That You Can Watch Westminster’s Services with Your Smart TV or Streaming Device?

If you’ve been watching our services and videos on a small mobile device or tablet screen, it's time to go big! On your Smart TV or through the streaming device that is connected to your TV (Roku, Amazon Fire, Apple TV, etc.), find the free YouTube channel/app (not YouTube TV, which requires a subscription). For some streaming devices like Roku, you may need to add the free YouTube channel first. Open the YouTube channel/app and search for “Westminster Wilmington” to find our channel with our church name and cross (see screenshot). If you have a Google account, sign into the YouTube channel/app so that you can subscribe to Westminster and easily find your other favorites.

Photo Prayer

The Westminster Weekly Word features a new Photo Prayer once a month. You may browse all Photo Prayers by Danny Schweers at any time by visiting www.photoprayer.com.