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T.G.I.F. with Westminster Deacons
Friday, November 27, 2020
11:00 am
A Zoom Drop-in time for sharing gratitude, hosted by Senior Deacon Peter McKee.
Come for a few minutes or stay for an hour! The Deacons and Pastor Heather invite everyone who would like to end their week with some good news to log into or call into Zoom and share whatever you feel grateful for. There is no agenda for our time together besides enjoying each other's company and sharing the things that make our hearts sing. Come and hang out with some Westminster friends and leave with a smile on your face.Click on the link below to join this event through a Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86941008205?pwd=NkIvbzRxaVBrdktLZElwQUp3L01Wdz09
Passcode (if prompted): 12210
The same link will be used in all our upcoming "T.G.I.F." gatherings.
Listening to the service on your phone:
If you are having trouble using Zoom to join the service, or would prefer to listen, you can call in and hear the service over your phone. Any phone number below should work.
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+1 646 558 8656
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+1 312 626 6799
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+1 669 900 9128
Meeting ID: 869 4100 8205
Passcode: 12210
Zoom Tips & Tutorials
For more information, look at the information posted below.-
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Sunday Worship Online
Sunday, November 29
10:00 am
Learn more about Westminster's plan for phased reopening. Click here for details.
Click here for the November 29 bulletin
Click on the link below to join worship through a Zoom Meeting:
https://zoom.us/j/565789833?pwd=VHNBbDQyM0w2eUJXVDhzYndtQkpVQT09
Passcode (if prompted): 12210
The same link will be used in all our upcoming "Sunday Worship" gatherings
Listening to the service on your phone:
If you are having trouble using Zoom to join the worship service, or would prefer to listen, you can call in and hear the service over your phone. Any phone number below should work.
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+1 646 558 8656
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+1 312 626 6799
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+1 669 900 9128
Meeting ID: 565 789 833
Passcode: 12210
Zoom Tips & Tutorials
For more information, look at the information posted below.
Virtual Flowers:
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Online Church School
Sunday, November 29
Online Church School is now running beginning at 11:15 am for 15 minutes. If you are interested in helping for one or more Sundays, please send an email to Belinda Quaye at belindaquaye@wpcalbany.org.
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Vigil for Racial Justice
Tuesdays: 12 noon - 1:00 pm (weather permitting)
Westminster holds a public Vigil for Racial Justice each Tuesday, 12 noon – 1:00 pm, weather permitting on State Street in front of the church. We will meet at 12 noon and hope to stay for 1 hour unless the weather becomes a challenge.
You are invited to join us and pray; hold signs; and witness the need for racial justice in our city, our country, and our world.
A large sign will read VIGIL FOR RACIAL JUSTICE. A leader will start each vigil with prayer. The remainder of the time, participants will stand with signs to pray for justice. Bring a sign along with wording of your choice if you are able. Basically a silent vigil, each person is asked to think carefully about “Why am I doing this,” so if asked by a passerby they can answer.
If you are able to join us (1 hour or 1/2 hour shift), please click here to respond or email the church office at: office@wpcalbany.org Leave your name, date(s) you will attend, return phone number and email address.
Read Westminster’s Statement of Solidarity and Call to Action here
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"Prayer Line"
Wednesdays
NEW START TIME
7:00 pm - Bible Reflections & Prayer Concerns7:30 pm - Prayers of Thanksgiving and Intercession
Pastor Heather Kirk-Davidoff and Anita Opuku-Asante invite everyone to join them on the "Prayer Line" at 7:00 pm for a time of Bible reflections and prayer concerns followed at 7:30 pm by prayers of thanksgiving and intercession.
Click on the link below to join this event through a Zoom Meeting:
https://zoom.us/j/273652947?pwd=bzRTeWwxTGkvM01aMmlTZGpsVFBiUT09
Passcode (if prompted): 12210
The same link will be used in all our upcoming "Prayer Line" gatherings.
Listening to the service on your phone:
If you are having trouble using Zoom to join the service, or would prefer to listen, you can call in and hear the service over your phone. Any phone number below should work.
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+1 646 558 8656
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+1 312 626 6799
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+1 669 900 9128
Meeting ID: 273 652 947
Passcode: 12210
Zoom Tips & Tutorials
For more information, look at the information posted below.-
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Spiritual Practices for Emotional Resilience
Discussion Group - Wednesday
Begins Wednesday, November 18th, 7:30 pm
Continues December 2nd, 16th and 30thAs the days get shorter, many of us feel the emotional drag that comes from the loss of daylight. The stress of the pandemic and the election and isolation from people we love can be emotionally wearing as well. The Gospels assure us that God is very present to us in times of struggle, but how can we take these words of assurance to heart?
Join Pastor Heather and Emily Hart (a psychologist) as we combine Biblical wisdom with psychological resources to learn how to bridge our emotional and spiritual lives. We will cover a variety of simple practices that will help us live into this season with a measure of inner peace.
Open to everyone--including friends and family. Please email pastor@wpcalbany.org to sign up or to ask questions.Urban Living Square Planter
Blue Christmas with FOCUS Churches
Sunday, December 20
6:00 pm
Zoom Details are not yet available. Please check back.
We have experienced unprecedented loss this year. Family and friends have succumbed to death in the pandemic. Thousands have lost economic security; some have lost businesses built over a lifetime. Most of us have lost beloved rhythms of life that enriched us with variety in our activities and with the presence of others. We can also name many losses related to hatred and violence.
Join the FOCUS community for a short time of worship on the longest night of the year. Through scripture, prayer, music and candlelight, we will acknowledge our sorrow and grief and take comfort in knowing that God came and dwelt among us in the midst of hardship.
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Zoom Tips & Tutorials
Phone controls for participants (Mute/Unmute):
It is important to mute your line when not speaking. This can be done by using the mute function on your handset or by dialing *6 (Star-6) on your keypad.
Out of the country? Find your local number:
Are you new to Zoom or meeting online?
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Here is a direct link to a video tutorial: Joining a Meeting.
Mute your audio and control your camera:
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Here is a direct link to a video tutorial: Joining & Configuring Audio & Video
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Please be sure your audio is on "mute" when you join so you don't unintentionally add noise in the meeting/service.
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Video camera off: we also suggest keeping your video camera off to avoid unintentionally distracting from the service.
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