BAPTISMS,
WEDDINGS,
AND MEMORIALS
Baptisms
Long before we knew who God was, God reached out and claimed us as God's own. There are seasons of our lives when we reach back out to God, and all feels right in our relationship. Though there are seasons in which we will let go of God, God will never let go of us. For God has claimed us as God's own forever and the waters of baptism are a visible sign of that invisible reality.
Weddings
Marriage is a gift God has given to all humankind for the well-being of the entire human family. Marriage involves a unique commitment between two people to love and support each other for the rest of their lives. The sacrificial love that unites the couple sustains them as faithful and responsible members of the church and the wider community. In civil law, marriage is a contract that recognizes the rights and obligations of the married couple in society. In the Reformed tradition, marriage is also a covenant in which God has an active part, and which the community of faith publicly witnesses and acknowledges.
– Directory of Worship, Presbyterian Church USA
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How big is the church?Our church congregation consists of about 1200 members, plus a lot of regular visitors too. While by definition we’re considered a large church, we have a small church feel on Sunday mornings. Because we offer two Sunday services (and online live stream options for both), we hope nobody feels overwhelmed by the size.
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Who goes to your church?Anyone and everyone! We welcome anyone who wants to walk through our doors. We are very much an intergenerational congregation, and we consider ourselves a “big tent” church - we see differences among us as a way for us to learn and grow together.
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What should I wear?Whatever you feel comfortable wearing. You will see everything from shorts and flip-flops to suits and ties. The most important thing to us is your presence, not your presentation. As a whole, the congregation tends to be more business casual than Sunday formal - but you’ll see just about everything.
Westminster is open to all couples seeking marriage, which means all couples who would like to pledge themselves to one another in the presence of God.
We offer two primary locations for weddings
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The Sanctuary seats up to ___ and has a piano and a pipe organ.
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Our Chapel seats up to ___ and has a piano.
Receptions
Westminster offers a convenient facility for your reception, our Fellowship Hall. Contact Director of Administration, Catherine Morsell 336-299-3785 x120 for more information. Fees for the Fellowship Hall and Kitchen are separate from the wedding fees.
Off Campus
Our pastors are also available to perform weddings off campus.
Memorials
Nothing is more important to the life of our church family than a caring ministry to those who are passing through “the valley of the shadow” seeking God’s presence and comfort in times of grief and mourning. We believe that God holds our loved ones in strong and everlasting arms, and that we who live on can know the shelter and strength of the Good Shepherd. Our pastors, staff, and members stand ready to be there with and for you as you seek the assurance that in life or death, we belong to God. Such ministry is our highest calling and greatest privilege.
For information about planning or pre-planning a memorial service, please contact the church office at (336) 299-3785.
Columbarium:
Our columbarium allows our members and their families the opportunity to have their final resting place on the premises. The Westminster Memorial Garden & Columbarium is for the placement of cremated remains by inurnment or scattering in the garden. This sacred site of beauty and dignity is a place where loved ones can visit and mediate at any time.
Columbarium Eligibility:
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Members & Spouses of Westminster
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Children & Stepchildren of Members
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Parents & Stepparents of Members
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Ordained Ministers & Spouses who have served this congregation
For more information about the Westminster Memorial Garden & Columbarium, please contact the church office at (336) 299-3785.
Grief Group:
Are you experiencing grief over the of a loved one? Times of grief can be very lonely and emotionally painful. We strive to create a small group environment where grief can be shared with others who are experiencing similar losses and where connections of understanding and support can be made with other church members.
Our small groups of 5-6 participants meet every other week for six sessions in the intimate setting of our prayer room. The groups last for 90 minutes and are facilitated by two retired mental health professionals.
If you would be interested in participating in a group or have any questions, please call either Claudia McCoy (336-944-4465) or Andee Gable (336-209-4557).
