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...

Dear Westminster Presbyterian Church Family, Please read on for an update from the Session's October meeting. CHURCHWIDE OBJECTIVE UPDATES In this month's meeting, several of our leaders provided updates on the status of our churchwide objectives, adopted by the Session earlier this year. Discipleship Pathway - Rev. Jonathan Garrett reported on our discipleship pathway...

Dear Westminster Presbyterian Church Family, Please read on for an update from the Session's September meeting. WESTMINSTER PARK UPDATE Charlie Kelly, Ruling Elder and Park Committee Chair, presented an encouraging report on the ministry happening at Westminster Park. Bright Side Youth Ranch, a local ministry that provides equestrian therapy to children who have experie...

This summer, I had the privilege of heading up a team of 17 Westminster members for another successful mission trip to Anchorage, Alaska. We served our dedicated SEND missionaries by preparing and serving meals during their annual conference. Just as important as serving meals, we also rocked their babies. More than being just a kitchen crew or children's volunteers, we we...