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Participate
Please join us at the coffee hour after the service on October 8th as we say farewell to Bev Silveira who is moving to Baltimore on Oct 19 to be closer to her daughter, Cindy. Bev, along with husband Ben, joined the church in 1997 and has been a very involved, contributing member of our congregation since then including singing in the Chancel Choir and ringing Handbells. Come wish her well as she makes this move!
Women's Night Out is Monday, October 9, at 6 pm at the Masonry Grill (120 Commercial NE). RSVP to Sue Ray at raysu1@comcast.net or 503-319-0511.
The Art Committee thanks everyone who has signed up to help with this year’s Art Festival. It takes many helpers to make the Show successful. If you haven’t signed up and would like to help, let us know here, or just show up and we will have a spot for you. If you aren’t able to volunteer, visit the Show and enjoy the artwork being presented by our 55 artists. A great way to find unique gifts for family and friends, and even yourself. Plan to attend Deanna White’s presentation at 9 on Saturday morning. Deanna’s work is colorful and fun. She will speak of her “inspiration and exploration of media and process”. A slide show will show her life in art through the years. Check out the flyer for all the hours and events. Thank you for your support of the Westminster Festival of Fine Art!
Leadership Corner
For Elders, Deacons, Committee Chairs & Staff
10/18 @ 6pm Session
10/22 @ 11:30am Showing of What’s Really Causing Church Decline and What We Can Do About It - Faith+Lead in Russell Hall
10/25 @ 6:15pm Deacons
11/8 @ 6:30-7:45pm Leadership Lab (Winter). Coordinating & sharing programs for Dec/Jan/Feb.
11/19 @ 10am Elder-led worship service
11/19 @ 11:30am Open debrief with Elders. Topics: Budget & Scouts.
Deacon Retreat TBD
Book: The Agile Church. Deacons, pick up a copy in the church office.
Save the Date
October 12-15: Fine Arts Festival
October 22: Stewardship Pancake Breakfast
October 25: Trunk or Treat
November 12: Stewardship Hoedown Luncheon
November 19: Open Debrief with Elders: Budget & Scouts
In the Community
Presbyterians for Earth Care presents a free webinar to discuss the new papal document, Apostolic Exhortation Laudate Deum (“Praise God”) of Pope Francis to all people of good will on the Climate Crisis, that was released Wednesday (October 4) as a sequel to Laudato Si and to discuss its importance for churches and God’s creation. The webinar is hosted by Presbyterians for Earth Care and sponsored by Center for Climate Justice and Faith at Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary. Register here for the free webinar scheduled for Tuesday, October 10, at 4:30 PDT.
Ever travel to Arizona? Westminster folks are always welcome at Orangewood Presbyterian Church (7321 N. 10th Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85020, 602-944-1508). Dan Sherwood will be sitting near the sound booth. Luci Sherwood will be in the choir loft. We'd love to say hello!
Salem's 34th Annual Peace Lecture is Wednesday, October 18, at 7:30 pm. The lecture will be delivered by the Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis, an ordained Presbyterian minister who teaches at Union Theological Seminary in New York, directs the Kairos Center for Religions, Rights and Social Justice, and is co-chair of the Poor People's Campaign. The title of her lecture, "Peace, Peace When There Is No Peace: Addressing Poverty, Racism, and Militarism from the Bottom Up" includes areas which she is eminently equipped to address and are also the issues the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., was dealing with at the time of his assassination in 1968. The lecture will be held in the Mary Hudson Hall at Willamette University. There is no charge, but donations are accepted. Westminster has been a long-time supporter of the Peace Lecture through our local missions budget.
Temple Beth Sholom will be holding their annual Chanukkah & Craft Bazaar on November 12, and they're extending the invitation to individuals from our congregation to attend or even register as a vendor! All are welcome, this is not limited to Chanukkah items. Register here or view more info here.
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