WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
We are a Matthew 25 church!
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This initiative of the Presbyterian Church (USA) is a response to God's call to be actively engaged in our world and to see our neighbors through Jesus' eyes.
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The Matthew 25 vision
has three priorities:
+Build congregational vitality
+Dismantle structural racism
+Eradicate systemic poverty
MISSION NEWS
"What about Reparations?"
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We're excited to host a presentation by the Justice League of Greater Lansing on this important topic
This public event will bring together people from other congregations and the community to learn about what can be possible
Join us! Sunday, October 20, 5:30 pm.
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Volunteering is bacK!
join others from Westminster
4th Monday: Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes
2nd Saturday: Ministry with Community
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Contact Judy Paget or the church office to sign up.
We participate in the
Presbyterian Church(USA)
SPECIAL OFFERINGS
Our next special offering is the
PEACE & GLOBAL WITNESS OFFERING
This special offering will be dedicated October 6
and supports PCUSA peacemaking programs
as well as our Westminster Peace Prize
GETTING INVOLVED
Opportunities include
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Delivering Meals on Wheels
Volunteering at K'zoo Loaves & Fishes
Service Sundays
Angel Tree
Generous Hands collections
Presbyterian Women projects
Fair Trade Sale
Kalamazoo Valley CROP Walk
The WESTMINSTER PEACE PRIZE
The Westminster Peace Prize recognizes an individual or group whose efforts have made an important contribution to peace and reconciliation in our community or world. This award is presented each October, and is funded by our congregational portion (25%) of the annual Peace and Global Witness Offering
Kalamazoo's Face Off Theatre Company was the recipient of the 2023 WESTMINSTER PEACE PRIZE, which recognizes an individual or group for work that fosters peacemaking and reconciliation in our community. Face Off Theatre presents thoughtful drama that promotes understanding and invites cross-cultural dialogue.
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You can read more on their website.
PRESBYTERIAN MISSION
We are proud to be Presbyterians and to support the mission of the whole church through:
+ Praying regularly for the work of the church around the world
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+ Supporting and working with other Presbyterian congregations and groups
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+ Participating in PC(USA) programs and initiatives, such as Earth Care and Matthew 25
+ Participation in the four seasonal special offerings of the Presbyterian Church
+ Our financial commitments to the General Mission Funds of the Presbyterian Church (USA)
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