Congratulations to everyone at William Land Elementary School and
to the Westminster volunteers who continue to play a role in the
school’s success. In 2008, William Land Elementary School was
selected by the State of California as a 2008 Distinguished
School, and the partnership continues to bear fruit.
Without passing judgment, and in a spirit of love and
hospitality, Loaves & Fishes feeds the hungry and shelters
the homeless. We provide an oasis of welcome, safety, and
cleanliness for homeless men, women and children seeking survival
services. Members from Westminster regularly volunteer.
Women’s Empowerment educates and empowers women who are homeless
with the skills and confidence necessary to get a job, create a
healthy lifestyle, and regain a home for themselves and their
children.
At Westminster, membership and leadership opportunities are open
to all people solely on the basis of an affirmation of faith in
Jesus Christ, without regard to race, nationality, age, gender,
sexual orientation, level of education or income, or any enabling
or disabling conditions.
The Westminster Mission, Education & Outreach (ME&O)
Department supports:
The Peace & Justice Forums held after church on the
2nd Sunday of each month.
The Southeast Asian Assistance Center and Opening Doors,
both of which are agencies that assist refugee resettlement and
combat human trafficking.
The Access and Inclusion Mission (AIM)
Committee.
The William Land Elementary School with field trips, art
programs, and tutoring.
Membership works with the Session to receive new members and
integrate existing members in the life of the Church.
Participation in Membership requires enthusiasm, writing and
communication skills, and knowledge of Westminster and its
programs.
The Christian Education (C. E.) Department provides religious
education and nurturing spiritual growth through group study,
resulting in connected fellowship.
Fellowship groups are organized groups whose purpose is to
advance Christian fellowship, promote Christian family
relationships and offer Christian service to home, church and
community. One is sure to sound interesting to you.
Contact the church with your interest, and your name will passed
along to the appropriate group leader. For information on any of
these groups, please contact the church office.
All in the Family
A group for couples and singles with young children explores
relationships and parenting, talks about their faith, and has fun
outings and dinners together. A great way to meet other couples
in our church.
Mixed Blessings
This group has goals to continue friendships, provide support to
one another while sharing meaningful experiences, and service to
both church and community.
Peace and Justice
This sub-committee to the Mission Education and Outreach
committee meets with others throughout Sacramento interested in
promoting peace and finding alternatives to violence.
Stowaways
This group has goals to continue friendships, provide support to
one another while sharing meaningful experiences, and service to
both church and community. Meeting the 3rd Saturday of each
month, the group shares experiences including theater and concert
attendance and local area trips.
Tables of 8
This group is renewing its existence at Westminster, formed to
enable singles and couples to dine together and explore
wide-ranging conversation and fellowship. New groups are formed
evey 3-months, to ensure an ever-widening circle of friends.
Westminster Presbyterian Women (WPW)
Open to all women of the church, the purpose of WPW’s many groups
is to nurture faith through prayer and Bible study, to support
the mission of the church, and to become and inclusive and caring
community of women that celebrates its gifts of ministry within
the Presbyterian Church (USA). Gatherings are held four times a
year (February, May, September, and December) for dinner or lunch
plus a special program.
Esther Ruth Circle
Meets the 1st Sunday of each month at 12:30 at the
church.
Mary/Martha Circle
Meets the 3rd Monday evening of each month at the church.
The Searchers
Meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month at 11:30am at
the church.
Sophia Circle
Meets the 4th Tuesday of each month at 10:00 a.m. at a
member’s home.
Hannah Circle
Meets the 3rd Thursday of the month at 6:45 p.m.
Camellia Circle
Meets the 2nd Monday of the month at 10:30 am at a member’s home.
Westminster offers membership information classes on selected
Sunday mornings. If you are interested in exploring membership,
please email us or call the church office at (916) 442-8939.
