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“Being Human, Together” The great late archbishop Desmond Tutu often said, “We need other human beings for us to learn how to be human.” And indeed, not only do we need other humans to be human but we need a community of humans to learn how to be a true human community. After a week … Continue reading Worship Sunday, April 28, 2024
Why Religion? Why Now? Scholar Houston Smith claims that in addition to finding food and shelter and knowing how to get along with one another, our greatest problem in life is figuring out how to relate to the “total scheme of things.” He calls this the “religious problem.” Although modern living tries to sway us … Continue reading Worship Sunday, April 21, 2024
“Theology and Baseball” As the baseball season gets underway, let’s consider how America’s pastime influences our culture and faith. Note: We use YouTube to live-stream our Sunday worship services on our church website. Sunday worship services are simulcast on the large LCD screen in Smith Hall on Sunday morning. If you have trouble finding a seat … Continue reading Worship Sunday, April 14, 2024
“Working Toward Our Collective Safety at WUC” Over the past couple of years, Westminster has been working on different initiatives to make our church a safer place for all. To that end, this year the Safer Congregations Response Team, the Youth Religious Education Committee and the Men’s Group have been working together to begin creating … Continue reading Worship Sunday, April 7, 2024 10:00 AM
“Easter Sunday: Immortal Love” “On Easter morning we remember ancient stories of loss and rebirth. And we reaffirm the timeless lesson that Love Finds a Way. Note: We use YouTube to live-stream our Sunday worship services on our church website. Sunday worship services are simulcast on the large LCD screen in Smith Hall on Sunday … Continue reading Worship Sunday, March 31, 2024 Easter Sunday
“Palm Sunday – Airing it out” This morning we remember that ‘spring cleaning’ is not only a benefit for our physical abodes, but also for our spirits. Let the Spring air find you and hold you, and inspire us all towards faithful introspection and re-commitment to our highest ideals. Note: We use YouTube to live-stream … Continue reading Worship Sunday, March 24, 2024 Palm Sunday
“The Power of the Word” Spiritual autobiography is a profoundly beautiful genre, and also a personal practice for many. Reading the life journeys of people like Maya Angelou, N. Scott Momaday, and Will Campbell has been deeply influential and instructive for me – and perhaps for you. Reflection and exploration of this type often reveals … Continue reading Worship Sunday, March 17, 2024
Why we need “Day” Language and “Night” Language Note: We use YouTube to live-stream our Sunday worship services on our church website. Please check COVID levels on the Westminster website. If the level is ‘low’ or ‘medium’ mask-wearing is recommended but optional at Westminster. If the level is ‘high’ mask-wearing is required. Download QR
“Decision Points” We think of decisions, perhaps, of large decisions – do I change this job, end a longstanding friendship, buy this car? Yet we make hundreds of decisions a day, conscious and unconscious, which alter outcomes in more decisive ways. Today, then, we consider what decisions matter, how we live our values in those … Continue reading Worship Sunday, March 3, 2024
“If Love Could Save Us“ We love in so many ways – familial, personal, between species of beings, for the natural world, for society at large, for our shared universe. Love is what drives us, holds us, gives us purpose. Can love, then, save us? Note: We use YouTube to live-stream our Sunday worship services … Continue reading Worship Sunday February 25, 2024
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