Worship

Sunday, February 7, 2016 - 10:45am

Address:
Mackey Hall, Westminster Church House
353 E Pine St
Wooster, OH 44691

Presented By: Andries Coetzee

Engaging in Conversation

Today we will worship around tables and after Pastor Dries shares his meditation we will engage in conversation and join in a simple lunch of soup and bread. After worship we will join in the Annual Meeting of the Congregation.  

Last year during the table conversations we asked three questions and received a lot of feedback from the first two, but unfortunately ran out of time with the third as it was a bit more challenging to answer and yet, that is where our challenge is for the next year. Deliberating on the notes from the discussion around tables, Nahida Gordon was very kind to summarize our responses as follows:

1. What brought you to Westminster and why are you coming back?

The major theme, garnering more weight than all other themes, was the issue of Social Justice including Israel/Palestine and immigration. Next with equal weight were the appreciation of spiritual values and the need for a sense of belonging and inclusiveness.

Next with equal weight were the environment (such as being friendly, non-judgmental, and our physical space); physical location of the church; and the preaching (topics, presentation, progressive, innovative, creative). A sense of community and coming with friends or family were next in weight.

2. What is your hope for Westminster in the coming year?

The major theme here can be summarized as "involvement" with each other within Westminster and involvement in the community and the world. Next the themes of hospitality and the need for increased membership were the second and third most important themes, respectively. Important to note regarding the theme of inclusion was the desire to bring the handicapped restroom to fruition.

3. How can we all work together to make our hopes for Westminster a sustainable reality?

This year come help shape Westminster’s future as we continue the discussion.

Souper Bowl of Caring

Also, today our youth are collecting cash donations after worship for Souper Bowl of Caring. Help change the nation's largest weekend of football into the largest weekend of caring. This year Westminster's youth will be donating our collection to Habitat for Humanity.

 

 




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