From Our Pastor
Timothy Hart-Andersen

This past Legacy Sunday we celebrated the generosity of Westminster members demonstrated through the “Legacy of Gratitude” Program. I am pleased that we are paying attention to this important opportunity for church members to make a lasting gift of gratitude to Westminster through their estate. This kind of gift is not driven so much by the church’s need for ongoing support but, rather, by the desire of Westminster members to express their gratitude to God in a tangible way, in perpetuity.

I like the word “legacy.” Each of us ought to be concerned about what we leave behind. I think about that notion often in terms of Westminster’s legacy. We have inherited a strong church with a wonderful history in this city. It is a chief responsibility of our generation to carry that legacy forward and to add to it during our time as leaders of this congregation. We are grateful to you, Westminster members and friends, for considering your Legacy of Gratitude to the work of this congregation and the future generations who will inherit it.

 Grace and peace,

From Nancy Slaughter
Chair of the Legacy Committee

Westminster is my spiritual home, and as such, I want to make sure that the next generation has similar opportunities to help create a better society and serve the greater good. I’ve been a member for 34 years, and have had many chances to serve, including a current term on the Board of Trustees. My passion has always been future “sustainability” through planned giving; and so I am pleased to serve as the Chair of the Legacy Committee. It’s an exciting time to be involved in perpetuating our ministry, and to help others participate in envisioning that future.

From Mary Hess, Director of Legacy Giving

I have been a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church since 1989. My husband and I were married at Westminster, and our two daughters were baptized in the sanctuary. My professional background includes an M.B.A. and nearly 20 years experience in corporate marketing, program/market development and  project management. At Westminster, my involvement has included teaching Sunday School, providing staff leadership for the 150th Anniversary Campaign, and now, supporting the church as  Director of Legacy Giving. Through this I have begun to get to know many Westminster members, which I greatly enjoy. I look forward to continuing to collaborate with Westminster members to help them identify ways to leave a lasting Legacy of Gratitude.