Membership at Westminster
"How do I become a member of Westminster?"
"What does it mean to be part of this church & its mission?"
"I'd like to explore my faith further....how do I do that?"
New Member Classes Begin October 24, 2010
Westminster offers Membership classes during the year for all those who are ready to join the church. The Membership Course includes:
Sunday, Oct. 24 - 9:00am to 10:15am in the Bates Room
I Am the Church, You Are the Church, We Are the Church Together PART ONE
The Rev. Annika Lister Stroope leads a two part informative class about the Presbyterian tradition. Continental breakfast is provided.
CHILDCARE is available in the nursery (Infant to 3 years).
Sunday, Oct. 31 - 8:45am to 10:15am in the Meisel Room
Westminster in Action Westminster lay leaders and staff share with you about the Westminster’s ministries and mission and how you learn, grow, and participate in them while you enjoy a continental breakfast.
Sunday, Nov. 7 - 9:15am to 10:15am in the Bates Room
I Am the Church, You Are the Church, We Are the Church Together PART TWO
Continental breakfast is provided.
CHILDCARE is available in the nursery (Infant to 3 years)
Sunday, Nov. 14 - 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Potluck Dinner at the home of Rev. Annika Lister Stroope & Jeremy West
Get to know other new members by gathering for a casual potluck dinner and conversation. (see photo above!)
Thursday, Nov. 18 - 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Membership Meet with Westminster’s Session over dinner, then gather for a worship service in the Chapel uniting you in membership with Westminster. CHILDCARE is available and must be reserved two weeks prior to the class. Please call Claudia to request.
Sunday, Nov. 21 - 9:30am
Welcome! New Members are presented to the congregation during the 10:30 a.m. Worship Service.
For more information, contact the Rev. Annika Lister Stroope or 612.332.3421 or her assistant, Claudia Kapitan at or 612.332.3421.
The Covenant of Westminster Membership
I accept Jesus Christ as my savior; I trust in God as sovereign over all creation; and, I rejoice in the sustaining power of the Holy Spirit.
Accepting my responsibility as a member of Westminster, I will strive to be faithful in worship attendance, to nurture my faith, and to find some definite place of usefulness in the mission of the congregation.
Acknowledging that all we have is a gift from God, and responding to God’s grace and love, I will be a faithful steward, and I promise to give regularly of myself and my resources to the ministry of Westminster.
Dates and times for Winter and Spring 2011 New member Classes subject to change
WINTER NEW MEMBER CLASSES BEGIN JANUARY 23
Sunday, Jan. 23rd - 9:00am to 10:15am in the Bates Room
I Am the Church, You Are the Church, We Are the Church Together PART ONE
Sunday, Jan. 30th - 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Potluck Dinner at the home of Rev. Annika Lister Stroope & Jeremy West
Sunday, Feb. 6th - 9:15am to 10:15am in the Bates Room
I Am the Church, You Are the Church, We Are the Church Together PART TWO
Sunday, Feb. 13th - 8:45am to 10:15am in the Meisel Room
Westminster in Action
Thursday, Feb. 17th - 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Membership Meet with Westminster’s Session over dinner, then gather for a worship service in the Chapel.
Sunday, Feb. 20th - 9:30am
Welcome! New Members are presented to the congregation during the 10:30 a.m. Worship Service.
SPRING NEW MEMBER CLASSES BEGIN MAY 1
Sunday, May 1 - 9:00am to 10:15am in the Bates Room
I Am the Church, You Are the Church, We Are the Church Together PART ONE
Wednesday, May 4th - 6:15pm to 7:30pm in the Bates Room
I Am the Church, You Are the Church, We Are the Church Together PART TWO
Sunday, May 8th - 8:45am to 10:15am in the Meisel Room
Westminster in Action
Sunday, May 15th - 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Potluck Dinner at the home of Rev. Annika Lister Stroope & Jeremy West
Thursday, May 19th - 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Membership Meet with Westminster’s Session over dinner, then gather for a worship service in the Chapel.
Sunday, May 22nd - 9:30am
Welcome! New Members are presented to the congregation during the 10:30 a.m. Worship Service.
