LIFT (Ladies in Fellowship Together)
2025-11-13 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Memorial Parlor
LIFT is a place where we gather for fellowship first. The role of the reading content is to guide us in our faith journeys and dialogues, but it is not a requirement. The facilitator will always come prepared and have read, but our group insights are what make LIFT what it is. As always, perfect attendance and is not expected and there are no missing homework penalties. We hope to grow, laugh, and get to know you better this fall at LIFT.
Meeting Dates: Every Thursday through November 13, 2025
Meeting Times: 7:00-8:30 pm
Meeting Location: Memorial Parlor at Westminster
Reading Material: Wholehearted Faith by Rachel Held Evans

Bair Foundation Christmas Gift Drive
2025-11-14 00:00 - 2025-12-07 12:00
Unwrapped gifts accepted until Sunday, December 7 at 12:00 p.m.
Westminster is once again partnering with the Bair Foundation to provide Christmas gifts for 300 foster children in the local Pittsburgh area. Tags are back on the trees in the north and south entries of the church or visit our Amazon list at WestminsterGives.com to ship your gift to us.

Veritas - Granny Bingo
2025-11-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Fellowship Hall
Grab your best granny outfit and head down to the hall at your local church to play bingo with your friends! Pizza will be served and prizes will be won.
Please register online so we can do accurate pizza math by November 10th. https://onrealm.org/WestminsterChurchUSC/PublicRegistrations/Event?linkString=YThlZDRiODctNDBkMy00MDBjLThlOTEtYjM3YzAxMTRiYTZm

Donuts with the Deacons
2025-11-16 | Welcome Center
Stop by for a donut and learn more about what the Deacons do at Westminster! Deacons will be available in the Welcome Center after every worship time to share about what it means to be a Deacon and the various ministries of our Deacons.
Dates/Times: November 16 following all worship times
Locations: Welcome Center (traditional worship) and WROC (Bridge worship)

WROC Talk: The Legacy of Freedom House Ambulance Service: A Lesson in Resiliency, Perseverance and Determination
2025-11-18 19:00 - 20:00 | Fellowship Hall
Freedom House Ambulance Service was established in 1967 by Freedom House, a Pittsburgh civil rights organization that offered training and assistance to unemployed Black men and women. This service was created for the people of the Hill District who were not receiving the care that was needed, and because of this, we now have the emergency services that we know of today across the U.S.
Join us as John tells the extraordinary story of an unjustly forgotten group of Black men in Pittsburgh who became the first paramedics in America, saving lives and changing the course of emergency medicine around the world.
About the Speaker
John Moon is a former Freedom House emergency medical technician and retired Assistant Chief of Pittsburgh Emergency Medical Service. John was raised in Pittsburgh’s Hill District and joined Freedom House, America’s First Emergency Medical Service, in 1972. He continued to work in emergency medicine for more than five decades and now works to preserve Freedom House legacy and mentor the next generation of emergency and community responders in Pittsburgh.
Register today.

Volunteer Bake and Make Event
2025-11-19 09:30 - 11:30 | Fellowship Hall Kitchen
Join us to make sandwiches and meals to benefit StreetMOMs. Please register here: https://bit.ly/4oXrkxP or to Emily Shubilla at shubilla@westminster-church.org.

Family Gingerbread House Night
2025-12-03 18:00 - 19:30 | Fellowship Hall
Enjoy a casual evening as a family as you build a gingerbread house together. There will be no JAM or Kids’ Connection this evening. RSVP not required, but greatly appreciated as it aids us in planning for a night of family fun! RSVP here: https://bit.ly/wpcgingerbread25

Veritas Winter Retreat 2025
2025-12-05 - 2025-12-07 | Crestfield Camp & Conference Center, 195 Taggert Road, Slippery Rock, PA, 16057, United States
Veritas will join other youth groups from the Pittsburgh area at Crestfield Camp & Conference Center for a weekend retreat. This retreat is open to students in 7th-12th grade. Registration closes on Monday, November 10th. Contact Harrison Burgess with questions.
Registration Link: https://onrealm.org/WestminsterChurchUSC/PublicRegistrations/Event?linkString=ZjUwY2MzNjMtYmFmNC00ZjQwLWI1NGEtYjM3YTAwMmI3MGYy

Christmas Flower Delivery
2025-12-08 - 2025-12-21
Spread joy this Christmas with a poinsettia. Join the Deacons in delivering poinsettias to folks who are unable to come to church on Christmas Eve. RSVP to Emily Shubilla by December 21.
Put a smile on someone’s face with a poinsettia.

A Quiet Christmas
2025-12-10 18:30 - 19:30 | Sanctuary
Our Quiet Christmas service will dial back the frenzy of the holidays. We will acknowledge the physical darkness outside and that pressure for all to be perfect amidst an elusive melancholy. In this service we will listen to readings, sing our hopes, rest in the warmth of candlelight, feel the comforting presence of others, and open ourselves to receive God’s gift of peace.

Westminster Annual Christmas Concert
2025-12-14 19:00 - 20:00 | Sanctuary
Westminster’s Annual Christmas Concert will be held on Sunday, December 14, 2025 at 7:00 pm. Featuring the Chancel, Junior and Cherub Choirs as well as the Westminster Ringers, the concert has popular carols for all ages. There are even sing-along carols for the congregation to participate! Bring your families and plan to have an enjoyable musical evening!

Women 2 Women Study Group
2025-12-18 10:00 - 11:30 | Room 238
Women of all ages will gather every other Thursday for fellowship, prayer support and study. We meet at 10:00 a.m. to begin with coffee and snacks. You and your friends are invited; there is always room at the table.
Join us to read and reflect on the book, Season’s Greetings: Christmas Letters from Those Who Were There by Ruth L. Boling. Be prepared to meet the people of the Christmas story in ways you have never encountered them before and allow the hope of Christmas to shine even brighter.
Contact Sue Davis for more information at planetsue66@gmail.com.

Breakfast at the Manger
2025-12-20 09:00 - 12:00 | Fellowship Hall
Ages 10-adult: $12
Ages 3-9: $8
Ages 2 & under: free
Immediate household family maximum: $50
Registration required by Monday, December 15; tickets will not be sold at the door.
Children and their families are invited to enjoy breakfast, hear and interact with the Christmas story, make Christmas crafts, and celebrate the Christmas season together! Please contact Faith Kemmler with questions.
9:00 a.m. – Gather & Welcome
9:15 a.m. – Breakfast
10:15 a.m. – Nativity Story
10:45 a.m.-12:00 p.m. – Crafts & Activities
REGISTER HERE

Forks and Fellowship
2025-12-29 - 2026-02-01
A fun small group experience which places about 8 to 10 people together for a meal or an activity! The group decides which time and date works best for them. The first meeting is all about getting to know people you may know or may not know in our church. This opportunity is open to anyone who enjoys meeting, conversing and usually eating. Meals are usually decided by the host and members of the group are encouraged to supply a side or dessert. If cooking seems overwhelming to you, take out or meeting at a restaurant is definitely an option. Some examples in the past have been pizza and game nights, taco night, a restaurant and bowling night. The goal is to get together and have fun. Deadline for registration is February 1, 2026.
Any questions, contact Meghan Widmar or Marge McCabe.
To register, click here.

Children and Youth Disaster Relief Packaging Event
2026-01-11 17:00 - 19:00 | Fellowship Hall
RESCHEDULED for January 11, 2026!
Come and gather together to make Church World Service hygiene kits that will be shipped to those experiencing a disaster across our nation. This event is hosted by Children and Family and Youth Ministries, but all are welcome to attend as we pack over 600 kits! Pizza dinner will be provided so registration is suggested: https://bit.ly/4rFiGpX
All children in 6th grade and younger must be accompanied by an adult.

Family Lent@Home Kits
2026-02-15 - 2026-02-22 | Fellowship Hall
Journey the path of Lent and Holy Week with your family, exploring the symbols of the season through these simple Lent and Holy Week @Home devotional cards. These cards invite families with children and youth to engage more fully in the Lenten journey, reflecting together on events from Christ’s life, death, and resurrection.
Families can assemble their own Lent@Home Kit after One Service Sunday worship on February 15. Remaining pre-assembled kits will also be available on Ash Wednesday, the first Sunday of Lent – February 22, or by request to Faith Kemmler at kemmler@westminster-church.org.
Assembly: Sunday, February 15 after worship
Pickup: Ash Wednesday & Sunday, February 22

Ash Wednesday
2026-02-18 17:30 - 19:30 | Sanctuary
The good news is…all are invited.

Intergenerational Prayer Stations at 5:30 p.m. in the WROC
Worship with the Imposition of Ashes at 6:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary

Family Worship & Sacrament Classes
2026-02-22 - 2026-03-08 | Yahweh Café
Worship and Sacrament classes are recommended for families with children and youth in 2nd through 12th grade. Together we will learn about why and how we worship and the two Presbyterian Sacraments: Baptism and Communion. Classes will meet for three consecutive weeks in the Yahweh Cafe. For our final class, we will meet after 11:00 worship and share lunch together during class.

Sundays, February 22 & March 1 – 11:00 a.m.
Sunday, March 8 – 11:45 a.m.

Advance registration is appreciated: Register here: https://onrealm.org/WestminsterChurchUSC/PublicRegistrations/Event?linkString=ZGRkNThkOGYtOGYzNy00YTM5LWFiOWEtYjNlODAxMGQ0NmRh

Help Assemble QuicKit Bags
2026-02-22 09:30 - 12:30 | Room 274
Come and make QuicKits with us! QuicKits are bags of essential items like deodorant, shampoo, a toothbrush, and more put together in a reusable bag. We will fill them together and put them throughout the church to take and give to those in need.
After each service.

Hunger Action Month: Rise Against Hunger
2026-02-28 09:00 - 12:00
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.
Matthew 5:6.

Hunger Action Month
Hunger Action Month is a time for us to come together and support the various food insecurity programs of Westminster. Your donation helps fund events for StreetMOMs and Meals on Wheels at The Crossroads. It also supports international missions, such as Haiti Rice and Beans, as well as local mission partners, including South Hills Interfaith Movement, Living Stones, and Food 2 Go.
Each year, at the end of February, we celebrate the success of our campaign by volunteering with Rise Against Hunger to pack over 25,000 meals for communities around the world. You, along with your family, friends, neighbors, and other community members, are encouraged to join us and experience the joy of serving together through this meaningful mission project.
For more information, contact Emily Shubilla.

DONATE
Or, text “WPCUSC HUNGER” to 73256 to give using your mobile device.

Rise Against Hunger
Sign up today for a 90-minute shift and take part in this incredible, hands-on mission opportunity benefiting Rise Against Hunger, an international hunger relief nonprofit that coordinates the packaging and distribution of food and other aid to people in developing nations.
We will work together in an assembly-line format to package meal pouches, combining rice, soy, dehydrated vegetables, and a flavorful vitamin mix that includes 21 essential vitamins and minerals.
Volunteers as young as 4 years old are encouraged to participate! We need 200 volunteers for this one-day event, so invite your friends, neighbors, and coworkers. This will be a meaningful opportunity for fun, fellowship, and service for everyone.
REGISTRATION
Please sign the liability waiver before registering. All volunteers are asked to arrive 15 minutes prior to their shift.
Saturday, February 28
7:30 – 9:00 a.m. Set up
Register here: https://bit.ly/4jv3EiD
Saturday, February 28
9:00 – 10:30 a.m.
Register here: https://bit.ly/4qzKXNg
Saturday, February 28
10:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Register here: https://bit.ly/3NgaBbm

Inquirers' Gathering
2026-03-04 18:15 - 19:30 | Room 283 – Youth Classroom
Your Place is Here!

They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer….They continued to meet together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all people. And the Lord added to their number daily… – Acts 2:46-47

Come and hear about membership at Westminster. We will learn what it means to be a member and how to join. We can also answer any questions about Westminster and the Presbyterian Church.
Please email Emily Shubilla with any questions and RSVP on Realm by 2/25.
Register here: https://bit.ly/4kmXwJI

Grief Care
2026-03-04 18:45 - 2026-04-01 20:00 | Memorial Parlor
Grief Care is a faith-based grief support group, facilitated by caring members and Deacons of Westminster. Grief Care is for anyone who has experienced the loss of a loved one. Through Grief Care, you will find help for navigating the emotions, experiences, and questions of grief; Scriptures and biblical support; and an opportunity for personal reflection by sharing experiences with others.
Grief Care is open to both members and non-Members of Westminster.
There is no cost to participate, though we suggest a $10 donation to offset the cost of a book we use, Beyond the Broken Heart.

Make a Meal Ministry
2026-03-14 - 2026-03-28
We are partnering with Grace Memorial Presbyterian Church for a new meal ministry. Volunteers will make the main course of the meal and deliver it to the Grace Memorial to be packaged and sent out into the community. Please contact Emily Shubilla with questions!
Sign up here: https://bit.ly/4kt6h5j

One Service Sunday & Congregational Meeting
2026-03-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Fellowship Hall
At this one service, we will welcome to our pulpit the Pastor Nominating Committee’s candidate for our next Senior Pastor. Following worship, we will convene the Congregational Meeting called by Session to receive the PNC’s final report and the proposed terms of call for the candidate. Members present in the sanctuary will be invited to vote via paper ballot. The service and meeting will be livestreamed, but only those present will be eligible to vote.
At the conclusion of the meeting, we will move to Fellowship Hall for a reception and celebration.

Westminster Softball: We Want You!
2026-03-19 - 2026-04-01
Fun – Fellowship – Physical Activity
Westminster Softball Returns in mid- April. The team has a core of players returning but is always looking for players age 16 and up. The games are played at Chartiers Park in Bridgeville on weeknights from April to August. There is a 14 game schedule with at least two more in the playoffs. Westminster has had a team for many years but has not won the championship in decades. This could be the year with your help. Church members, spouses of church members, parents of church members, and children of church members are eligible to play.
For information about playing, please contact Jim Roberts at jimroberts2@hotmail.com or (412) 983-8899.

Easter Egg Decorating and Pizza Party
2026-03-26 17:30 - 19:30 | Fellowship Hall Kitchen
Please join us for a fun evening of pizza, fellowship, and egg decorating. We will send the eggs to Meals on Wheels @ The Crossroads. This event is a great opportunity to meet others in the church community while also serving others. All materials will be provided. We hope to see you there!
Register here!

Volunteering at the Greater Pittsburgh Food Bank
2026-03-28 08:30 - 12:00 | The Greater Pittsburgh Food Bank, 1 N Linden Street, Duquesne, PA, 15110, United States
Westminster will be traveling to the Greater Pittsburgh food bank to serve in their market. We would love to have you as part of the group!
Participants must be over 18 and registration is limited and required so sign up by March 18 using this link: https://pittsburghfoodbank.my.site.com/volunteer/volunteer-registration/?GID=a7qRo0000004FgPIAU
Transportation will be provided: North Parking Lot at 7:30 a.m.

Palm Sunday Egg Hunt
2026-03-29 09:30 - 13:00 | North Courtyard
Children and families, join us on Palm Sunday for an Easter Egg Hunt! Egg hunting fun will take place after each worship service in the north courtyard (Memorial Parlor if inclement weather). Questions, contact Faith Kemmler.

JAM Retreat
2026-04-10 - 2026-04-11
April 10-11
All 5th & 6th graders are invited to join us for a fun-filled 24 hours at Crestfield Camp and Conference Center that will include games, food, rock climbing, large group times, small group times, exploring, and even sleeping. We’ll have a blast while connecting with God and each other.
You don’t have to be a regular JAM attendee to join – all are welcome, including friends!
Cost: $85 and includes transportation, housing, activities, meals, and snacks. No questions asked scholarships are available upon registering. Participants will meet on Friday evening at Westminster and return Saturday evening. Contact Faith Kemmler with questions.
Deadline to register is March 27.
Register Now

Veritas: Registration for Splash Lagoon
2026-04-10 - 2026-04-12 | Splash Lagoon
Friday, April 10-Sunday, April 12
Cost: $125 per student
Depart at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, return Sunday at noon
Do you like Veritas and water slides? Come with us this spring for an opportunity to share in fellowship and explore your faith while sitting in a lazy river. This retreat is for students in 7th-12th grade. Cost is $125 for the weekend and includes lodging, park ticket, breakfast Sat/Sun, and dinner Saturday. Students will be on their own to pay for dinner Friday night and lunch Saturday in the park. Register by April 1.
Contact Laura Ecklin with questions.
Veritas registration is required in conjunction with event registration. If you are not sure if you have registered for Veritas or if your information needs to be updated, please contact Laura.
Register here!
