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Thanks to Jim Elkins, Bill McAvoy, and Andy Collins for the new exterior lights on the Calhoon Cabin! Now our Youth Group and scout troops will have plenty of light for meeting outside.

Back in February (pre-Covid), Chris Tuttle took a trip with a few dozen other Presbyterians from the Synod of the Mid-Atlantic to the National Memorial for Peace and Justice and the Legacy Museum. Both in Mongomery, Alabama, the museum and memorial are the work of the Equal Justice Initiative. EJI is committed to ending mass incarceration and excessive punishment in the United States, challenging racial and economic injustice, and protecting human rights for the most vulnerable people in American society. EJI’s founder, Bryan Stevenson, wrote the book Just Mercy, and was featured in the film of the same name. Stevenson writes, “The true measure of our character is how we treat the poor, the disfavored, the accused, the incarcerated, and the condemned. We are all implicated when we allow other people to be mistreated.” Chris will reflect on his trip – sharing pictures and telling stories – the history of racism in this country and its legacy throughout our institutions, particularly in the criminal justice system.  

Sojourners, a Church School class focused on how to live our Christian beliefs in the challenges of contemporary society, will begin reading The Justice Project on November 8. Edited by Brian McLaren, Elisa Padilla, and Ashley Bunting, the book presents a collection of brief essays from authors around the globe which “invite readers to deepen their understanding of the pressures our world faces and take up the challenge of alleviating them. Never has the world been in greater need of Christians who do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with God. This resource will help them do just that.”  

Please join the Sojourners any Sunday as we seek to discern how God is calling us to act in our daily lives and in connection with the issues of the times. Please contact Marietta Wynands to receive the Zoom link to join the class.

CommUNITY Group #2 will hold its second meeting on Monday, November 9, at 6:00pm. We are delighted to invite others to join us as we begin gathering remotely. The plan for this November meeting is to discuss...

Won’t you consider joining us? Please contact Marietta Wynands to receive the Zoom link.

Join in any Sunday! Don't worry if you are coming in the middle of a study, or if you can attend only on occasion. This year’s Bible Roundtable leaders are Eric Wolf and Richard Terminello. Contact Sam Bryan to receive the Zoom link for this class.

COVID can't stop Advent! We're working hard to transition Westminster's beloved Advent traditions into opportunities for you to safely worship, help your neighbors, see your WPC friends, and reflect on the season. Catch a sneak peek at Westminster's plans for Advent in Sunday's bulletin announcements, and stay tuned for more details as plans continue to develop.

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