Whether your summer includes a week at the beach, afternoons spent chasing your kids around the neighborhood pool, or quiet evenings on the back porch watching the fireflies, there's a good chance you'll have a book in hand at some point along the way. To help fill your summer reading list, Pastor Mike Honeycutt has gathered a few of his favorite recommendations for you to...

If you have school-aged children, you know how hard it is to keep kids engaged over their summer break. This makes the summer a key time in student ministry because kids want to spend more time with each other and our staff. To help us, we hire interns each summer to make sure every one of our students is being reached over the summer. This year, we have an all-star team o...

Dear Westminster Presbyterian Church Family, Please read on for an update from the Session's May meeting. Gene Craven Memorial Lee Ferguson, Chaplain at Westminster Towers, joined the Session meeting to read a memorial honoring former Westminster Senior Pastor Gene Craven, who entered into glory on April 11, 2026. We give thanks for Gene's faithful ministry, leadership,...

Dear Westminster Presbyterian Church Family, Please read on for an update from the Session's April meeting. Season of Change At this month's meeting, Steve Smith, our Executive Director, reminded the Session that we are in a season of change. Change is both inevitable and necessary for growth, though it often brings an initial dip in activity before leading to greater f...

Dear Westminster Presbyterian Church Family, Please read on for an update from the Session's March meeting. ROAR Director Update The Session received a recommendation from Rev. JT Hoover regarding the next Director of ROAR Sports. Chuck Preslar, who has faithfully served in the ROAR ministry for twenty years, both as a volunteer and in part-time roles, was introduced to...

Dear Westminster Presbyterian Church Family, Please read on for an update from the Session's February meeting. Presbytery Report Our church is part of a larger body of 15 churches in the York County area, Fellowship Presbytery. Rev. JT Hoover shared an update from the most recent presbytery meetings. We encourage you to be in regular prayer for the Elders serving across...

At our Vision Meeting on February 15, leaders shared encouraging news about where God is leading Westminster Presbyterian Church and how, together, we are preparing for the next chapter of ministry. It was a hopeful and meaningful time together, grounded in prayer, gratitude, and confidence that God is faithfully guiding our church. Vision, Priorities, and Stewardship La...

Dear Westminster Presbyterian Church Family, Please read on for an update from the Session's January meeting. OFFICER COMMUNICATION The Presbyterian Church in America ordains two types of officers: elders, who are responsible for shepherding and governance, and deacons, who are charged with ministries of mercy. Collaboration between these two bodies is essential to the ...

Dear Westminster Presbyterian Church Family, Please read on for an update from the Session's December meeting. FINANCIAL BUDGET UPDATE The Session received a year-end financial update reflecting encouraging giving trends and careful stewardship as 2025 draws to a close. Based on historical patterns and current projections, the elders expressed confidence in the church'...

Dear Westminster Presbyterian Church Family, Please read on for an update from the Session's November meeting. DISCIPLESHIP PATHWAY UPDATE The Session Leadership Team shared an encouraging update on our continued progress in developing a clear and intentional discipleship pathway for Westminster. As part of this work, the Session reviewed and approved an updated Discipl...