SATURDAY: Fun for Families and Amazing Raffle Baskets at the WSYC Spring Fling!

Come on down to Westminster School for Young Children’s Spring Fling on Saturday afternoon, 3:30-5:30pm! Lots of fun games and activities await you, including cookie making, fairy hair, a photo booth, awesome raffle basket giveaways, and more. Check out the flyer below for ticket details and pricing. Get your tickets now! All proceeds help support our beloved WSYC 😊 Hope to see you there!
Sunday, May 1 – Communion & Confirmation Sunday
9:30am Nursery for Infants and Toddlers
9:45am  Generations in Faith Together All ages are invited to the Fellowship Hall for a nature scavenger hunt and cross art
9:45am Adult Church School Classes
10:15am Chancel Choir Warm-Up
11:00am Worship in the Sanctuary and on YouTube
4:30pm Diaconate Meeting - Room 105
5:00pm  Senior Send-Off Celebration & Final Youth Group

Westminster This Week – Quick Links
Registration Open for "Wild Wonder: A Creation Care Camp"
July 11 - 15, 9:00am-12:00pm  
Children (rising K-6th grade) are invited to a week of outdoor fun immersed in the wonders of God's created world. Through daily devotions, nature study, and play, campers will learn that all of God's works are good and that they themselves are beloved creations. Registration is limited - reserve your spot now!

Why is it called “MissionX”? You might have fond memories of Vacation Church School or maybe you called it Vacation Bible School. And you and your children have likely attended summer camp. MissionX includes the great things that make VBS and summer camps unique. It takes the Christian and the outreach aspects intended by most VBSes and also incorporates the fun and active outdoors aspects of many summer camps. It then infuses the whole week with a strong emphasis on serving God, our community, and our world – making it a Mission eXperience eXtravaganza! Check out photos from last summer's MissionX fun!

And why is it called “Wild Wonder: A Rocha's Creation Care Camp”? A Rocha USA is a national community of Christians working in biodiversity conservation to protect and restore vulnerable habitats, species, and communities. Their key areas of work in the US are marine conservation, climate action, and habitat preservation. There are A Rocha organizations around the world; this Creation Care Camp is one of their resources to help children, parents, and churches get outside to spark their imaginations as they learn about God and explore the world around them.
Save the Date for Our May Aperture Series
Dr. Brian Murray on Caring for the Environment
May 11 at 7:00pm, In-person or on Zoom
As people of faith, we believe that God created this world, called it good, and told humans to care for it. 86% of Presbyterians say that we need to take action now to reduce the pollution that is causing climate change. Join us for our next Aperture as Dr. Brian Murray, Director of the Nicholas Institute/Duke Energy Initiative, shares policies and actions that can lead to the protection, care, and access for all of creation. You may participate in the conversation in person or via Zoom. Register now
Summer Choir Welcomes You!
Summer Choir runs from May 29-September 4, rehearsing only on Sunday mornings at 9:00am to prepare music for the 10:00am worship service. We meet in the Music Room, on the upper floor of the Mission Center (just above the parlor), and all are welcome to join in! Regularity, though always encouraged, is not expected or required. Instead, Summer Choir operates on a come-as-you-are-when-you-can basis. Make this the summer to give us a try by singing whenever your schedule allows. Bring family members and friends with you. Children are welcome too, but those under 12 must be accompanied by an adult throughout. What an excellent way to sample choral singing, and what a rewarding way to have a meaningful impact on Westminster’s worship life this summer! We look forward to welcoming you. Questions? Call or email Monica Rossman – 919-489-4974, ext. 113; monica@wpcdurham.org.
Update on WPC’s Red Cross Blood Drive
Thanks again to everyone who donated blood and volunteered at our March 15 Blood Drive! It was a tremendous success with 37 units collected, exceeding the Red Cross's goal of 25 units. We’ve received word from the Red Cross that the blood collected at our drive has been delivered to patients in the following hospitals: North Carolina Baptist Hospital, Wake Forest University; University of North Carolina Hospitals; New Hanover Regional Medical Center; Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center; and Duke University Medical Center. Awesome!