In our community, nation, and world

Westminster in Mission

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Missions Moving Forward

Westminster actively supports Local, National and International Mission programs with our time, talent and treasure. As part of the Capital Campaign, we have an exciting opportunity to look at what we've accomplished during the past few years and discuss the future of our mission focus. 

The Missions Moving Forward (MMF) Task Force was formed last fall to help discern that focus. Members include Patrick Hunnicutt, staff liaison; Eileen Denne, coordinator; from the International Mission Committee, Spencer Dickerson and Melanie Totman; from the National Mission Committee, Adrienne Griffin and Susie Helm; and from the Local Mission Committee, Barbara Watts and Mandy David. Our goals are to engage and educate about WPC mission; ask the congregation to discuss and articulate what’s important; provide input on Capital Campaign mission spending; and to create a Mission Master Plan that will serve us well into the future. 

In the next several months the MMF Task Force will be holding listening sessions with church groups. At the listening sessions we will ask several questions about WPC mission and collect the responses. Following the listening sessions, we will send a survey to all church members by email to get further input. The MMF Task Force thanks you in advance for your thoughtful participation in this process! Questions? Email missions@wpc-alex.org

Take the Survey
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In Alexandria and nearby communities

Local Mission

The Local Mission Committee creates partnerships with community service organizations and nonprofits. Our local mission work is organized around the acronym CHESS: Children, Hunger, Education, Shelter, and Self-Sufficiency. The Local Mission Committee also sponsors the Westminster Community Grant Program, an annual award to local nonprofits to help further their missions.
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Across the United States

National Mission

The National Mission Committee currently focuses on three primary areas: housing rehabilitation in Appalachia with the Appalachia Service Project; regional hunger concerns through gleaning trips in connection with the Northern Neck Food Bank and the Society of St. Andrew; and support of Native American ministry and mission with the Bdecan Presbyterian Church in Spirit Lake, North Dakota.
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Around the world

International Mission

The International Mission Committee works around the world through direct partnerships, through the Presbyterian Church (USA), and in cooperation with mission organizations. Westminster's international missions are primary focused on the United Orphanage & Academy in Moi's Bridge, Kenya, supported since its founding in 2001 by Westminster, Old Presbyterian Meeting House (Alexandria), and Lewinsville Presbyterian Church (McLean).

Serving in Our Communities: How to Help

Our local mission committee members are in close consultation with our local mission partners and keep this list of financial needs, donation requests and volunteer opportunities regularly updated. Please contact localmission@wpc-alex.org if you have any questions.

How to Help