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Mission Statement

In response to the grace of God through Jesus Christ, the mission of Westminster Presbyterian Church is:

To proclaim and celebrate the Good News of Jesus Christ;

To gather as an open community to worship God with dignity and joy, warmth and beauty;

To nourish personal faith and commitment through study, prayer and fellowship;

To be a welcoming and caring Christian community witnessing to God's love day by day;

To work locally and beyond with our denomination and the larger Christian church; and

To be a telling presence in the city.
A Telling Presence in the City
Town Hall Forum
Westminster Counseling Center
This Week at Westminster
Sunday, May 04, 2008
Sermon: The Power of Transitions
Margaret McCray
Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23; Acts 1:1-14


8:30am - Worship in the Chapel

9:15am - Education hour for all ages

10:30am -
Worship in the Sanctuary

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Welcome to Westminster Presbyterian Church
A Telling Presence in the City
of Minneapolis for 150 years.
At Westminster, you'll experience
joyful worship of God, uplifting music,
and intelligent, faithful engagement
of today's issues.

Summer Worship Schedule Begins May 25
9:30am Chapel Communion Service
10:00am  Sanctuary Worship Service

Global Offering Received
On Pentecost Sunday, May 11 Westminster will receive the Global Offering. This offering provides support to our ongoing partnerships in Brazil, Cameroon, and Cuba as well as the medical mission carried out among the Masai in Kenya by John and Anne Murray.

Dedication of Building Improvements
On Sunday, May 18 Westminster is fulfilling its commitment to honor its heritage by renewing and restoring its historic building as part of the recently completed 150th Anniversary Campaign. Several major projects will be dedicated: a restored Chapel with a new organ, a Courtyard with trees and improved building access, a Memorial Garden including a Columbarium and Memorial Wall where loved ones can be interred or commemorated, a History and Learning Center with state-of-the-art education facilities and archives, improved exterior landscaping, and lighting, two new roofs and extensive exterior stone repair. On May 18, before, during, and after worship there will be activities celebrating the completion of this extensive work.

Festival of Homiletics, May 19-23
Over 2000 pastors are already registered from all denominations, from all 50 states, D.C., Canada, and several other countries (Australia, Bahamas, South Africa, UK)! Worship and workshops will be held at Westminster and Central Lutheran Church. Visit the Festival of Homiletics website for more information and to register. Volunteers are needed for a variety of tasks from May 20-23. If you'd like to help, contact Melanie McCall, email or 612.332.3421.

The Kirk in All Ages May 2-12
The Westminster Choir Scotland Tour Follow the choir online during their tour.

Spirit in the House, May 23-June 1
Spirit in the House is a 10-day performing arts festival dedicated to exploring questions of inner life and outward action through theater, film, dance, drumming, music, spoken word, poetry, and storytelling. Spirit in the House brings together 30 different shows for a total of 150 performances, tackling a variety of ethical issues and celebrating a diverse cross-section of spiritual traditions.
Learn more at the Spirit in the House website

Upcoming Adult Ed Events
Sunday, May 18, 9:15am, Meisel Rm.
Inward & Spiritual Grace? A Sacramental Viewing of the Movie “Atonement.”  Join the Rev. Vaughn Roberts, Anglican minister, Vicar, Collegiate Church of St. Mary, and Rector of Warwick Team Ministry, U.K., as he reflects on themes of baptism, communion, and atonement. Please, view the film “Atonement” prior to this presentation.

Job Openings at Westminster Presbyterian Church
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