The purpose of Adult Spiritual Development is to provide opportunities and resources for spiritual development. Programs and events are designed to help adults navigate their spiritual journey and develop friendship and fellowship within the groups and Westminster community.
Weekly, Tuesdays, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Location: via zoom
Centering Prayer is a silent prayer practice which deepens our relationship with God and opens us to the gift of contemplation beyond words and thoughts.
Leader: Nana Wilson – callingnana@gmail.com
Weekly, Friday, 6:30-8:00 a.m.
Location: Room 231
Since the late 1990s, Fishers of Men discussed over 40 books on social issues and trends and personal faith, occasionally ‘diverting’ their conversations to members’ personal examples of church involvement. Once books are selected, group members acknowledge the purpose they intend to gain from the book and the discussions can go in many directions from there.
Leader: Doug Mitchell
Location: South Courtyard (Columbarium). There are also two canvas labyrinths available for indoor programs.
The labyrinth as a spiritual tool has been used by many cultures and religious traditions and examples of different labyrinths have been found at ancient sites throughout the world. Labyrinths are unicursal, which means that there is a single pathway leading in and out. Unlike a maze, a labyrinth is not designed to confuse or bewilder. In a maze you lose yourself. There are many ways and reasons to walk a labyrinth – for prayer, centering, problem solving, walking meditation, reflection, and inspiration.
Leader: Barbara Myers
The library is filled with books and other resources for all ages. Seasonal books are on display and the library includes a special section for children. It also provides a place for people to gather for book club and other meetings.
Leader: Julie Krock
Thursdays, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Location: Memorial Parlor (door 10)
LIFT is a group for women of all ages to come together in fellowship while studying various books that apply faith to our daily lives. Come as you are able, even if you are behind on reading. The group meets weekly while we work through a text together, but breaks in between books. Email Kristy below to find out the current schedule and book.
Leader: Kristy Berrott — kristy@berrott.com
Weekly, Wednesdays, 9:00-10:00 a.m.
Location: Room 231 (door 6)
This group studies one book of the Bible at a time, a few verses at a time. The goal is to get a better understanding of scripture and what it means to each of us.
Leader: Chuck Wolfe – wolfe.chuck@gmail.com
Weekly, Tuesday, 7:00-8:00 a.m.
Location: Room 238 (door 6)
Members of the group rotate taking the lead in leading a wide variety of discussion topics. Our discussions start with a bible verse which focuses on our insecurities, our fears, our weaknesses, and our mistakes which have shaped our lives in ways that enable us to better serve God.
Leader: Dan Paul – dan.paul.42@gmail.com
Monthly (last Tuesday of the month), 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Location: Memorial Parlor
Books are selected by group members, from a wide range of genres. Books are read in advance then discussed during the meeting.
Leader: Jo Forrest – forrest@westminster-church.org, and Group Members.
Monthly (January-May; September-November)
Last Wednesday of the month: 12:00-1:15 p.m.
Location: Library
This book group reads and discusses a new book each month. Books are chosen by group members with the specific goal to read books that speak to our spiritual journey, both fiction and non-fiction.
Leaders: Nana Wilson and Sandy Conaway
Weekly, Sunday, 9:45-10:45 a.m.
Location: Galbreath Chapel or Zoom (Sessions are recorded and available on church website.)
The Westminster Seminars are designed to help us learn and grow in faith through engaging topics and thoughtful Christian dialog on a variety of topics led by experts in these topics. (Topics usually change from month to month.)
Leaders: Sara and Ted Kyle – sara@ruhlekyle.org
Visit the Westminster Seminars page for schedule and archives.
Monthly, Last Tuesday of every month: 4:30 p.m.
Location: Mitchell’s Fish Market (Galleria)
This lighthearted, easy-going group is open to both members and non-members of Westminster Presbyterian Church and does not require a long-term commitment. The intention is to come when you can and participate in the activities you enjoy. This group meets monthly for a happy hour and dinner and then throughout the year for a variety of fellowship activities.
Leader: Cathy Kramer
3-4 events per year, dates and times vary
The group enjoys exploring Southwestern Pennsylvania by touring various sites of interest. The tours are usually followed by a shared meal with fellowship and conversation.
Leader: Deborah Waller
Bi-Weekly, Thursdays, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Location: Room 238
The group chooses reading material related to faith issues such as prayer, scripture, faith development.
Contact: Sue Davis – planetsue66@gmail.com
