Westminster in a Minute, weekly brief newsletter.

“As long as poverty, injustice and gross inequality persist in our world, none of us can truly rest.”

-Nelson Mandela

Westminster in a Minute…

Sunday, September 25^th

Schedule of Events

9:00 – Westminster prayer gathering (Zoom)

9:30 – Book Discussion Class: Video: Meet the Press Christian Nationalism on the Rise https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymyAXjc1je4

11:00 – Worship In-person, Zoom, and Virtual

(Zoom, YouTube, and Facebook)

Message:“Suffering in the Streets”

Scripture:Luke 16:19-31

12:00 –Fellowship in the Parlor

Information on each can be found in the announcements below

Announcements

Peace and Global Witness Offering

Sunday, October 2

The Peace & Global Witness Offering (PGWO) is one of four focused denomination offerings created to support ministries important to the work of all Presbyterians. PGWO is used to expand global witness while maintaining Presbyterians’ longstanding commitment of working toward peacemaking and reconciliation, especially in cultures of violence. Surely there has never been greater need for this work.

Westminster keeps 25% of the contributions received through this offering and this year’s recipient is Presbyterian Children’s Homes and Services. https://www.pchas.org/

Special offering envelopes will be available in at tower entrance and narthex of the sanctuary, or you can give online.

Save the date – Oct 23^rd

Following Sunday worship on the 23^rd of October, the session is inviting all members and friends of Westminster to continue the conversation about our future. Over the last six months, the session has been using a guide from our partners at Sacred Places. That guide is called Transitioning Older and Sacred Places:Community-Minded Approaches for Congregations and Judicatories. In those meetings everyone will be invited to hear about the work and become involved with the findings and future planning. Your involvement is vital to this work and to the future mission of the church. Please save these dates and join us!"

Covid protocol Update: The CDC website https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/covid-by-county.html

St Louis and Saint Louis County levels of Covid are Medium – in the Yellow Zone. The following changes are in effect: Masks are recommended but not required for in the building (The signage on the door will be changed by Saturday to reflect this requirement). We will be using liturgists in worship. Congregational singing is allowed– but please wear masks when singing. Meetings if small groups in the church building are permitted. If you have questions about these changes, please ask a member of session or reach out to Pastor Mark. The CDC website will be monitored weekly to make changes as appropriate. Thank you for your continued vigilance in seeking to keep everyone safe.

Wednesday:

Topic: Lunchtime Bible Study – The Acts of the Apostles

Time: Noon

Join Zoom Meeting

https://zoom.us/j/94739016002?pwd=YWYwa0R6cUUxeEJYaUhSV0tSQjZ4Zz09

or Call

312-626-6799

Meeting ID: 947 3901 6002

Password: 843849

Sunday:

9:00

Westminster Prayers

Each week we will gather for approximately 15 minutes to share concerns and joys for the congregation and the wider world. Join us via Zoom or send your prayer requests by phone, text, (314-255-5598) or email pastor5300@sbcglobal.net

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/91983577788?pwd=SEFNelJUYWhEeW1DbzV5YjRsbWtsZz09

Or call 312 626 6799

Meeting ID: 919 8357 7788

Passcode: 168555

9:30 am – Book Discussion Class: Video: Meet the Press Christian Nationalism on the Rise https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymyAXjc1je4

https://zoom.us/j/99195541873?pwd=c3lIa2hSRlRZQU12VzNhdm9sVmFUdz09

or call: 312 626 6799

Meeting ID: 991 9554 1873

Passcode: 485781

You need not have read it to participate.

11:00 am Worship: