Pressing the Pause Button

September’s Spiritual Practice Offering from Your Director of Spiritual Development There’s a Hebrew word that appears 74 different times in the Bible that doesn’t have a clear English translation: Selah. It’s a pointer to the spiritual concept of taking a pause and just allowing things to be as they are. Sometimes that pause is indicated … Continue reading Pressing the Pause Button

Share the Plate September 2024

September Share the Plate The Sharing Locker The Sharing Locker is one of Westminster’s outreach projects and has been in operation since February 2010. Westminster reaches out to anyone in Washington or Kent County as well as Cranston residents who are experiencing a need for assistance by offering household goods, a seasonal farmer’s market, and/or … Continue reading Share the Plate September 2024

WUC Usher Responsibilities

  WESTMINSTER UNITARIAN CHURCH CHECKLIST FOR USHERS WUC Usher Responsibilities (download as pdf) BE SURE TO ARRIVE 20-30 MINUTES EARLY TO PREPARE FOR THE SERVICE. BEFORE THE SERVICE: Bring collection bags, attendance sheets, Orders of Service (OOS), and flower book from the Reception desk in the Church Office to the Sanctuary.  The flower book is a … Continue reading WUC Usher Responsibilities

Order of Service – December 24, 2023

  Order of Service 12-24-2023 8:00 PM “Christmas Eve: Candlelight, Carols, and Lessons” Led by Rev. Eric Cherry and Jeannette Bessinger Worship Partner:  Christine Ariel Readers: Kristin Lehoullier, Bob Walker and Deb Weaver Coffee Angels:  Jan and John Searles Ushers: Sandra Norris and Mort White Pianist:  Nonetta Shatakhtsian Choir Members: Tech Host:  Liz Cox (Roper) … Continue reading Order of Service – December 24, 2023

Order of Service 4-2-23

Order of Service 4-2-2023 “Choosing Liberation” Led by Rev. Eric Cherry Worship Partner: Rev. DL Helfer Pianist: Nonetta Shatakhtsian Lay Pastoral Care Associate: Kamila Barzykowski, Coffee Angels: Westminster Board of Trustees Tech Host: Jolanda Walter Chimes Welcome and Announcements Chalice Lighting Prelude Fantasia by G.Ph. Telemann Opening Words Opening Hymn #51 – Lady of the Season’s … Continue reading Order of Service 4-2-23

Order of Service 4-30-23

Order of Service 4-30-2023 “Powerlessness and Faith” Led by Rev. Eric Cherry Worship Partner: Renee Bucklinz Ushers: Paula Greenwood and Janet Searles Lay Pastoral Care Associate: Meg Carroll Coffee Hour hosted by SEEJ Pianist: Nonetta Shatakhtsian Tech Host: Jolanda Walter Chimes Welcome and Announcements Chalice Lighting by Liz Strong Prelude Morning Dream by Hiroshi Yamaskaki … Continue reading Order of Service 4-30-23