Youth Ministry

Veritas | Youth Group for Grades 7 to 12

Why is it called Veritas? The word Veritas means “truth” in Latin. In John 8:31b-32, Jesus says, “If you continue in my word, you are truly my disciples; and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.” (NRSV) In this passage, the word used for “truth” is Jesus himself. At Westminster, if you hear someone say they are “going to Veritas”, it means they are coming to youth group.

Veritas meets every Wednesday during the school year from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (or come early for dinner at 5:15 – dinner is $7).

Our evening is spent playing games, in worship and prayer, followed by small group discussions about what it means to be a follower of Jesus in our world today. Veritas is open to all students in grades 7-12. For more information, please contact Laura Ecklin. Annual registration is required.

Laura Ecklin

Laura Ecklin
Youth Ministry and Administrative Manager
412-835-6630 x211

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Harrison Burgess

Harrison Burgess
Youth Ministry Coordinator
412-835-6630 x221

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FUNDRAISING

Summer Mission Trip Fundraising

Westminster’s youth are raising $3,500 to help bring over 20 students to this year’s summer mission trip. The youth will participate in a week full of mission and service at Crestfield Camp & Conference Center. If you would like to contribute toward their efforts, any donation is welcome. We will also hold various exciting congregation-wide fundraiser events put on by our youth, so look out for more information about those via church communications. Thank you for your support!

DONATE

Text-to-give option: Text “WPCUSC VeritasGiving” to 73256 to give using your mobile device.

Upcoming Fundraising Events

Christmas Ornament Sale

More Details Coming Soon 

Brighten your Christmas tree with a beautiful representation of Westminster. All of the proceeds from the purchase will support the youth mission efforts. The ornaments will be available for online presale soon and will be delivered by participants of the mission trip or available for pick up at the church. Contact Laura Ecklin with questions. 

Our Programs

Confirmation

Students in 9th grade or older are invited to participate in a confirmation class that challenges them to make their faith their own. At the end of the class, participants will be guided in writing a statement of their faith and will become official members of Westminster. The 2025 confirmation class is currently wrapping up, and details for the next class have not been decided yet. Contact Harrison Burgess if you are interested in being notified when a new class is formed. 

Wednesdays @ Westminster

Westminster has Wednesday programs for people of all ages! We invite students and their families to join us for dinner at 5:30 before programming begins. Learn more about how your family can join us on Wednesdays at this link.