We strive to follow Jesus Christ by being… Faithful in our covenant with God and each other | ||
We gather before Sunday worship to catch up with friends...
...and after for coffee, snacks and lingering conversations.
Today’s coffee hour was cut short as we gathered on a cold and snowy January "Project Linus" Sunday to assemble blankets providing warmth and comfort to ill, traumatized, or otherwise needy children.
Most Sundays adults gather after worship for a conversation based on the morning's spiritual focus and sermon led by Pastor Scott…
… but about once each month the we hold an Adult Forum, with speakers from the community leading a discussion of spiritual, informational, or current events; shown here the First Congregational Church’s restorative justice project…
…and on another Sunday about our partnership with the Cherokee Heights Middle School food pantry and food insecurity in Madison.
We gathered for a lunch/fundraiser for the Hayes family of five's yearlong mission trip to Europe, Asia and Africa…
…and for a presentation by Attorney Douglas Poland discussing the impact of and legal challenges to Gerrymandering in Wisconsin
Westminster’s Esther-Naomi Women’s Circle gathers for a discussion of the Presbyterian Horizon Bible Study "Into the Light: Finding Hope Through Prayers of Lament"
The lively Thursday morning book group meets weekly with the pastor for a hearty portion of fellowship, conversation, and a faith based discussion of a commonly read book…
…and enjoys summer outings, this month to Olbrich Gardens…
… followed by a leisurely lunch
A kickoff potluck began the Plates for Eight year, with groups gathering every other month at a restaurant or home…
…and about 50 gathered on a subzero night for Westminster's, and Wisconsin's, traditional Friday Fish Fry
The Presbyterian Women of Westminster gather for their annual Christmas Soup Luncheon and Auction, with each participant providing an item for auction…
…and bidding generously to raise more than a thousand dollars for local charities.
The warmth of fellowship is especially felt on All Saints Sunday when we light a candle for those who have joined the Church Triumphant this year…
…and many candles are lit for those departed who remain in our hearts and nurture us still.
Our Las Posadas worship reminds us that Joseph and Mary are strangers (refugees), shunned as they search for lodging in Bethlehem. Jesus called on his followers to welcome strangers and provide them shelter.
On Palm Sunday the congregation and choir join in reading the narrative of The Passion of Jesus Christ…
… and on Maundy Thursday we gathered for a Seder Supper, celebrating the Jewish sacrifice of a lamb to God, and as Christians anticipating the coming sacrifice of the Lamb of God.
The Chancel Choir shares song and fellowship with the whole congregation, as here at the annual Christmastime "Nine Lessons and Carols" worship service…
…and a choir ensemble leads the congregation in a Summer Sing.
We reached out to our neighbors by sponsoring a Make Music Madison concert…
…and a fundraiser for the Madison Area Jail Miniistry…
…and a Westminster provided music and dinner at the Dane County Boys and Girls Club Allied Family Center.
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