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Westminster Presbyterian Church

 

 

statueFounded in 1861, Westminster is a metropolitan church in every sense of the word. From our location in the heart of Grand Rapids, we attract a diverse congregation from all parts of the city. We believe that this diversity is one of our greatest strengths.

Westminster Presbyterian Church is a community of Christians committed to the common purpose of praising God, learning from God's Word, and offering a service and witness to our community and the world. We welcome you and invite you to learn more about us!

Click Here to read our Mission Statement

 
 
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Summer Schedule - Service at10:00AM

 

AUGUST 1:  EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper

Rev. Anne Weirich preaching on 1 Cor 13:8-13

Spiritual Practice 1:  Growing
“To insist on a spiritual practice that served you in the past is to carry the raft on your back after crossing the river.”  
—Buddha

 

AUGUST 8:  NINETEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Rev. Dr. Randal Jelks, University of Kansas, preaching

 

AUGUST 15: TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Rev. Anne Weirich preaching on Luke 18:10-13

Spiritual Practice 2: Praying
"Pray as you can and do not try to pray as you can't.  Take yourself as you find yourself and start with that."  
—Dom. Chapman

 

AUGUST 22: TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Rev. Anne Weirich preaching on Luke 6:43 - 48

Spiritual Practice 3:  Fasting
“Make everything as simple as possible, but not simpler.” 
—Albert Einstein

 

AUGUST 29:  TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Rev. Chandler Stokes preaching on Jonah

To Endure the Beams of Love

“We are here to learn to endure the beams of love.”

—William Blake

 
 
News

Westminster By The Lake

Every Sunday at 9:30AM

Memorial Day to Labor Day

at Camp Henry, Newago MI

Becoming A Member

New Member Orientation sessions are scheduled for the following dates:

-Saturday, October 16, 2010;

8:30am-3:30pm (received on Sunday, October 24, 2010)

-Wednesday, January 12 & 19, 2011;

6:00pm-9:00pm (received on Sunday, January 23, 2011)

-Saturday, May 14, 2011;

8:30am-3:30pm (received on Sunday, May 22, 2011)

 

To register or for more information, please contact Susan Jennings at (616) 717-5542 or  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Construction at Westminster 
July—December 2010

The final project of the multiyear RENEW project is to work on the narthex and the steeple.  Thanks to your extraordinary generosity, these two additional renovations take RENEW beyond even what was originally imagined.

What’s Happening?

Narthex Atrium Project:  July 26 - August 19 Return our stained glass window to its place, install new skylight in the Narthex.

Steeple Restoration Project:  Sept. 1 - Dec. 22  Repair and reroof the classic Westminster steeple.

 

The Plan
During the reinstallation of the narthex window, it makes sense to tie in a few additional alterations that will make the beautiful stained glass window visible from both sides, as it originally was.   But these renovations are not strictly aesthetic, particularly the steeple work.  The loose slate tiles are heavy, sharp and dangerous - definitely not people-friendly!

 

Our facility manager Mark Lodenstein has spent many hours negotiating with the construction team to ensure that building access is unimpeded - the single exception is our balcony, which will be closed for two Sundays in August.  And who wants to sit up there in the summer anyway? Parking may be affected, however, as equipment and supplies are staged in our lot until needed.  Please bear with us during the inconvenience and mess - good things are ahead!

 

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