The Contemporary Worship service at 8:45am Sunday is definitely
the more relaxed of the two Sunday morning services. Along with
prayer, readings from scripture, and a sermon, you’ll hear the
sound of guitars, keyboard, drums, violin, mandolin, flute and
the praise band singers.
To our parents: Children are always welcome in worship! Infants
and toddlers are lovingly cared for in the Nursery Room
throughout the worship service, should you wish to take advantage
of this care. Childcare is also available for children age 5 and
younger in the Preschool Room throughout the service. 1st – 5th
graders are invited to go down the hall to the Jackson Room for
Bible Discovery Zone when indicated in the Sunday Bulletin.
The Praise Band rehearses every Wednesday evening in the
Sanctuary at 6:30 p.m.
Singing and performing on instruments both acoustic and electric,
the Praise Band leads the congregation of the Contemporary
Worship Service in contemporary, jazz and folk-based Christian
music.
The focus is on music that sounds like a part of every-day life,
speaking the message that God is indeed found in the every day,
the ordinary
The setting is the social hall, located upstairs from the the
main sanctuary, and filled with the light from the morning sun.
Complimentary coffee and tea are readily available, and the
elementary children’s area in the Jackson Room is just down the
hall.
Westminster’s English handbell choir rehearses Thursday evenings
from 5:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. in the Patio Room.
The Westminster Ringers perform during Sunday worship and for
outside groups from September through June. The art of English
handbell ringing is carried on with a five-octave set of
Whitechapel handbells and a three-octave set of hand chimes. This
unique tradition is an excellent introduction to playing in a
musical ensemble.
Westminster’s set of Whitechapel bells were recently extensively
refurbished back at their home in England. Information about
Whitechapel handbells can be found at the Whitechapel Foundry
website.
Handbell ringing is a unique musical art that has grown in
popularity worldwide. The choir comprises players each ringing a
handful of bells combining to play several octaves of notes.
The 11:00am worship service features a full choir (except in
summer), and takes place downstairs in the main sanctuary.
To our parents: Children are always welcome in worship! Infants
and toddlers are lovingly cared for in the Nursery Room
throughout the worship service, should you wish to take advantage
of this care. Worship Kits are available for young children.
Following the children’s story, preschool and kindergarten are
escorted to the preschool room by their teachers and/or
parents. 1st – 5th graders are invited to the Jackson Room for
Bible Discovery Zone when indicated in the Sunday Bulletin.
In four-part harmony, the Westminster Cancel Choir leads the
congregation in singing hymns, and illuminates the focus of each
11:00am worship service. The Choir sings a wide variety of
traditional and modern works from Johannes Brahms and John Rutter
to African-American Spirituals and Folk Songs. The choir leads
the congregation in singing hymns and other liturgical music, and
performs for special services and programs including Advent,
Christmas, Lent, and Easter.
The choir rehearses on Thursday evenings from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30
p.m. in the Club Room.
Westminster’s English handbell choir rehearses Thursday evenings
from 5:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. in the Patio Room.
The Westminster Ringers perform during Sunday worship and for
outside groups from September through June. The art of English
handbell ringing is carried on with a five-octave set of
Whitechapel handbells and a three-octave set of hand chimes. This
unique tradition is an excellent introduction to playing in a
musical ensemble.
Westminster’s set of Whitechapel bells were recently extensively
refurbished back at their home in England. Information about
Whitechapel handbells can be found at the Whitechapel Foundry
website.
Handbell ringing is a unique musical art that has grown in
popularity worldwide. The choir comprises players each ringing a
handful of bells combining to play several octaves of notes.
Christmas at Westminster is a joyous experience with heartwarming
music, glowing candles, and a message of hope for all who attend.
Here is the schedule for Christmas, New Year’s Day, and the
January 8th service featuring Westminster’s new pastor Wes
Nordman. Many thanks to Pastor Tom Oxtoby for his leadership
during our time of transition!
Christmas Eve: Saturday, December 24
7:00pm Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Held in the sanctuary with music led by the organ, the
Westminster Choir, and the Westminster Ringers. A family-friendly
service.
11:00pm Acoustic Christmas Candlelight Service
Music led by members of the Praise Band, held in the sanctuary.
Christmas Day: Sunday, December 25
11:00am A Single Service of Worship
This service will be held in the sanctuary, filled with
congregational singing of Christmas carols led by the pipe organ.
This will be Tom Oxtoby’s last day at Westminster.
New Year’s Day: Sunday, January 1
11:00am A Single Service of Worship
Guest preacher Judy Davis, assisted by Richard Pearson. Our new
pastor Wes Nordman will lead the prayers.
Sunday, January 8
8:45am Praise Service in the Social Hall
11:00am Traditional Service in the Sanctuary
Pastor Wes Nordman will preach at both services to kick off the
new year.
