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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261006
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261119
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SUMMARY:Veritas Thanksgiving Food Drive
DESCRIPTION:For the 20th year\, the youth group of Westminster Presbyterian Church is collecting non-perishable food donations. This food drive collects thousands of pounds of food to feed local families this holiday season. We need your help! \nDONATE FOOD \nBring non perishable food items to Westminster before November 18 and place them in any of the white SHIM bins located around the church. Bins will be in the narthex and the back of the WROC on Sunday\, November 8th. SHIM’s most needed items are listed below. \nDONATE MONEY \nText WPCUSC SHIM to 73256\nfor a link to donate money. SHIM will use this money to buy exactly what they need to restock their shelves when physical donations are running low. \nQuestions? Email Laura Ecklin ecklin@westminster-church.org
URL:https://westminster-church.org/event/veritas-thanksgiving-food-drive/
LOCATION:Room 283 – Youth Classroom
CATEGORIES:Churchwide,Featured Events,Youth Ministry
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ORGANIZER;CN="Laura Ecklin":MAILTO:ecklin@westminster-church.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261102
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261116
DTSTAMP:20261103T172402Z
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SUMMARY:Advent@Home Resources
DESCRIPTION:The season of Advent is a time of waiting and expectation\, an opportunity to prepare ourselves for the coming of Christ into our lives\, our homes\, our neighborhoods\, our communities\, and our world. \nAll-Ages Devotional Kit: Welcoming Jesus in Our Neighborhood \nEach Family Devotional Kit costs $24. We want these kits to be accessible to everyone in our congregation\, so we are offering flexible pricing options. Please select the amount that works best for your household. All pricing options provide the same Advent kit\, and we are grateful for your participation! All-Ages Devotional Kits must be purchased ahead of time to allow time for shipping. \nThe season of Advent is a time of waiting and expectation\, an opportunity to prepare ourselves for the coming of Christ into our lives\, our homes\, our neighborhoods\, our communities\, and our world. Advent@Home: Welcoming Jesus in Our Neighborhood is an intergenerational Advent resource that is meant to be shared as a family or group of all ages. \nA wooden block Advent wreath provides a centerpiece and focal point for the season. The Advent@Home devotional is themed for each week of Advent. Each week includes a Sunday devotional and four additional actions (Serve\, Pray\, Play\, Do) that correspond with the theme of the week. These four actions invite the family to be immersed in Advent preparation and reflection. Once an action is completed each week\, a door or window sticker is added to the side of that week’s candle cube—transforming the candle into a home. By Christmas Eve/Day\, the Advent wreath will reflect a neighborhood that has prepared to welcome Christ’s arrival. \nThis reusable resource can be brought out year after year as a family or household ritual. The devotional prompts provide endless Do/Pray/Play/Serve possibilities. \nAdult Devotional: Until the Dawn \nWe are also offering Until the Dawn\, an adult Advent devotional\, for those who would like a resource for their personal Advent journey. Until the Dawn will follow the sermons throughout Advent. You may choose to add this devotional to your kit purchase or request a copy at no cost\, even if you are not purchasing an Advent kit. \nPlease select the option that best meets your needs on the registration form. We hope these resources will help you and your household prepare for and reflect on the hope\, love\, and promise of Christ this Advent season. \n \nOrder your kit by November 15\n\nRegister here
URL:https://westminster-church.org/event/adventhome-resources/
CATEGORIES:Adult Ministry,Children's & Family Ministry,Churchwide,Featured Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Faith Kemmler":MAILTO:kemmler@westminster-church.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261102
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261207
DTSTAMP:20261109T212655Z
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SUMMARY:Bair Foundation Gift Drive
DESCRIPTION:Unwrapped gifts accepted until Sunday\, December 6. \nWestminster is once again partnering with the Bair Foundation to provide Christmas gifts for 300 foster children and children in need in the local Pittsburgh area. We need volunteers to help sort and purchase gifts. \nTo donate gifts\, tags are on the trees in the Gallery\, Welcome Center\, and WROC or visit our Amazon list at https://westminstergives.com/ to ship your gift to us. \nPurchased gifts can be placed in the white bins around the church. Please contact Emily Shubilla at shubilla@westminster-church.org to make a gift card or financial donation. \nVolunteering\nWednesday\, December 2 – 6:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m. REGISTER\nSunday\, December 6 – 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. REGISTER\nSunday\, December 6 – 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. REGISTER
URL:https://westminster-church.org/event/bair-foundation-gift-drive/
CATEGORIES:Churchwide,Featured Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261104
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261119
DTSTAMP:20261019T221755Z
CREATED:20260209T181452Z
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SUMMARY:Family Worship & Sacrament Classes
DESCRIPTION:Wednesdays\, November 4\, 11\, & 18\, 6-7:30 p.m. \nWorship 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 Room 284.  \nAdvance registration is appreciated: REGISTER HERE
URL:https://westminster-church.org/event/family-worship-sacrament-classes/
LOCATION:Room 284 – Small Group Room
CATEGORIES:Children's & Family Ministry,Featured Events,Youth Ministry
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ORGANIZER;CN="Faith Kemmler":MAILTO:kemmler@westminster-church.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261109
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261201
DTSTAMP:20261110T025024Z
CREATED:20261110T024538Z
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SUMMARY:Volunteers for the Bridge
DESCRIPTION:We are looking for some new volunteers to help setup and cleanup and usher during the Bridge. Please consider signing up: https://bit.ly/4edwrad
URL:https://westminster-church.org/event/volunteers-for-the-bridge/
LOCATION:Room 274
CATEGORIES:Children's & Family Ministry,Churchwide,Featured Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261115T094500
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SUMMARY:Westminster Seminars
DESCRIPTION:The Westminster Seminars offer a dynamic schedule of topics to help us live more fully as thoughtful Christians in today’s world. Everyone is always welcome. Come when you can – no preparation or homework. \nThe Zoom option makes it easy to catch a seminar if you aren’t at church. For most seminars\, you can watch or listen later on the Westminster web page at: Westminster Seminars. \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nThe Zoom meeting opens at 9:30.\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/86753114914?pwd=UmxkMWF0RUdCT1FoV3AxUlZ4REhtZz09\nMeeting ID: 867 5311 4914\nPasscode: 209681\nDial in: 1-309-205-3325 \n\nNovember Seminars\nNovember 1\, 8 & 15\n9:45 a.m.\nGalbreath Chapel \nIn November\, the Westminster Seminars welcome back two familiar faces: Professor John Burgess and Rev. Louise Rogers. John will lead a series drawing on his recent research in Romania. Louise will present a special seminar on her pilgrimage to the places of the Apostle Paul’s ministry. Please join in to expand our perspective of Christian life as we grow in faith. \n\nLooking at the World from Europe’s Underside: A Report from the Balkans\nPresented by John Burgess\, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary \nThis three-week series will look at why the West (the U.S.\, NATO) and the East (Russia) are competing to control those countries “in the shadow of Europe\,” such as Romania and the Republic of Moldova. How are churches (especially the Orthodox Church) seeking to shape these nations’ identity? And what lessons are there for Christians in the United States as we too think about religion and the nation? \nThe Rev. Dr. John Burgess\, professor of theology at Pittsburgh Seminary\, has just returned from a nine-month Fulbright in Romania. He has written and spoken extensively on religion and politics in Eastern Europe\, and especially in Russia and Ukraine. \n\nNovember 22 \nFootsteps of the Apostle Paul\nPresented by Louise Rogers \nPeople go on a “Footsteps of the Apostle Paul” pilgrimage today to experience the places where Paul lived\, preached\, suffered\, and helped establish the earliest Christian churches. For many\, this is more than a vacation – it is a journey of faith that brings the Bible to life. In October 2024 a team set out from Central Presbyterian Church in Chambersburg\, PA\, to make this pilgrimage. Along the way\, we explored where the early church began as we connected Scripture with actual places and sought to understand the challenges of the church. We found that the Apostle Paul communicated the gospel to people whose beliefs differed from his own\, which brings important teachings for us as Christians today. Pictures will include key places where Paul walked. \nRev. Louise Rogers returns to us today after working at Pittsburgh Presbytery as an Associate Minister before her retirement. Louise served in several churches in the South Hills of Pittsburgh during her 20+ career in ministry. These include John McMillan Presbyterian Church\, Beechview Presbyterian Church\, Peters Creek Presbyterian Church\, and Westminster Presbyterian Church. She loves being with people of all ages to share God’s message of grace and love. Louise is married to Bill and they have two married daughters and four grandchildren. She is happy to share pictures of the beautiful grandchildren!
URL:https://westminster-church.org/event/westminster-seminars/
LOCATION:Galbreath Chapel and via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Adult Ministry,Featured Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261129T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261129T180000
DTSTAMP:20261019T222929Z
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SUMMARY:Serving for Living Stones
DESCRIPTION:Join us in making a difference by assisting at a local neighborhood church by volunteering to help serve food at the buffet line. Transportation will be provided from the north parking lot of the church. Your support in feeding those in need will be greatly appreciated! \nSpace is limited\, please register below: \n \nRegistration
URL:https://westminster-church.org/event/living-stones/
LOCATION:Fairhaven United Methodist Church\, 2415 Saw Mill Run Blvd.\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15234\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement,Featured Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Emily Shubilla":MAILTO:shubilla@westminster-church.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261202T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261202T131500
DTSTAMP:20261110T030822Z
CREATED:20250316T151859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261110T030822Z
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SUMMARY:WPC Book Group
DESCRIPTION:The book we will be discussing in December is SEASON’S GREETINGS\, by Alan Ayckbourn. All are welcome whether or not you have read the book. \nQuestions or comments\, contact Pam Thomas at bthom@sprynet.com.
URL:https://westminster-church.org/event/wpc-book-group/
LOCATION:Church Library
CATEGORIES:Adult Ministry,Featured Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261204
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261207
DTSTAMP:20261027T175344Z
CREATED:20261027T175343Z
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SUMMARY:Veritas Winter Retreat 2026
DESCRIPTION: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. Full Veritas 2026-2027 registration is required for all students attending events. Tiered pricing options are available for you to use if necessary. No questions asked. Registration deadline is Thursday\, November 12th. \nRegister Here: https://onrealm.org/WestminsterChurchUSC/PublicRegistrations/Event?linkString=ODUzNzJkZmMtYTY1OC00ZTc5LTk3NjAtYjRkNTAxMzkxYzBj
URL:https://westminster-church.org/event/veritas-winter-retreat-2026/
LOCATION:Crestfield Camp & Conference Center\, 195 Taggert Road\, Slippery Rock\, PA\, 16057\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Youth Ministry
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ORGANIZER;CN="Harrison Burgess":MAILTO:burgess@westminster-church.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261205T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261205T120000
DTSTAMP:20261110T023340Z
CREATED:20260224T195735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261110T023340Z
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SUMMARY:Volunteering at the Greater Pittsburgh Food Bank
DESCRIPTION:Westminster will be travelling to the Greater Pittsburgh food bank to serve in their market. We would love to have you as part of the group!\n Participants must be over 18 and registration is limited and required so sign up by November 25 using this link: https://bit.ly/4rUi9Rq  \nTransportation will be provided: North Parking Lot at 7:30 a.m.
URL:https://westminster-church.org/event/volunteering-at-the-greater-pittsburgh-food-bank-2/
LOCATION:The Greater Pittsburgh Food Bank\, 1 N Linden Street\, Duquesne\, PA\, 15110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Mission and Fellowship
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ORGANIZER;CN="Emily Shubilla":MAILTO:shubilla@westminster-church.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261213T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261213T200000
DTSTAMP:20261103T173458Z
CREATED:20251124T171244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261103T173458Z
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SUMMARY:SAVE THE DATE: Westminster Annual Christmas Concert
DESCRIPTION:The Annual Christmas Concert presented by the Music and Arts Department with presentations by the Chancel\, Junior and Cherub Choirs\, and the Westminster Ringers\, all accompanied by Jim Burns\, organ. The event is scheduled for Sunday\, December 13\, 2026 at 7:00 pm. Come and hear inspirational and familiar Christmas music\, and sing along to some of your favorite Christmas hymns.
URL:https://westminster-church.org/event/westminster-annual-christmas-concert/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Music & Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Hestwood":MAILTO:hestwood@westminster-church.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270621
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270630
DTSTAMP:20261029T202019Z
CREATED:20261027T180231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261029T202019Z
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SUMMARY:Scotland & England Pilgrimage
DESCRIPTION:Step away from the rush to walk where saints have gone before us. Join us on a pilgrimage along St. Cuthbert’s Way through Northumberland and the Borders of England. We will begin in Melrose and walk the 65 mile path to Holy Island. This is an inn to inn hiking trip\, so our luggage will meet us each evening at comfortable accommodations. The pilgrimage is June 21-29\, with an optional weekend stay in Edinburgh June 18-20. Cost for the pilgrimage\, which includes overnights\, breakfast\, baggage transfers\, and route planning is $1800. Pilgrims will need to provide for their own travel to and from the UK\, lunches and dinners\, and the optional weekend in Edinburgh. A $500 deposit secures your spot. Registration closes December 7.  \nQuestions? Ready to register? Contact Pastor Laura\,  bentley@westminster-church.org. \nPilgrimage document for download
URL:https://westminster-church.org/event/scotland-england-pilgrimage/
CATEGORIES:Adult Ministry,Churchwide,Featured Events
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