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Serving At Westminster … 

Important: See also Westminster's Committees and Commissions

Acolytes and Acolyte Guild: A branch of the Worship Committee, the Acolyte Guild members train and assist Acolytes to light the altar candles to begin worship and to extinguish candles to close worship. They light the tapers at the end and take the light of Christ out of the Church and into God’s world.
(Contact Person: Laura Chesnut [ 403-9501)

Athletics: Darren Skeen    Check with him about teams  dmskeen@nc.rr.com

Building Committee: sees to it that our buildings are properly cared for.

Bus Driver: needs to be trained to drive our 15-passenger bus and have driving record checked. Paul Ransford, 489.4974, paul@wpcdurham.org

Care Team: provides meals, transportation, childcare and other essentials for members who are chronically disabled. Betty Berghaus, 489.4974, betty@wpcdurham.org

Choir: leads congregation in worship.  Practices Thursdays at 7:30pm. Monica Rossman, 489.4974, monica@wpcdurham.org  more information...

Community Mission Work Days:    Contact is Walt Beckwith    wbeckwith@mindspring.com 

Endowment:   Scottie Harwood        sharwood@aurora-coaching.com

Funeral Committee: provides food for receptions following Memorial Services held at WPC.  

Geezers: make minor repairs, run errands, etc. in approximately 3-hour shifts once a week (when able). Barbara Fletcher, 489.4974, Barbara@wpcdurham.org 

Grounds Committee: oversees proper care of church grounds.

Hand Bell Choir: provides music for worship and other occasions; meets on Sundays at 4 pm, Kathryn Bunch, 544.3836, kathrynbun@msn.com

          
Inquirer’s Class: for those considering joining WPC

Kitchen Committee: equips and cares for the Fellowship Hall Kitchen as needed.  Dana Lange, 490.9096, dana@onelangegroup.com 

Lectors: serve as reader during worship. Contact Blair Chesnut,684.0656, bchesnut@chg.mc.duke.edu

Memorial Garden Committee: cares for the Memorial Garden.  Becky Walker, 929.0428

Nursery: The Nursery Committee organizes and oversees all childcare in the church. The committee meets once every three months to share information and ideas about the nursery program. All members or visitors with an interest in children are invited to attend.  Anne Vann, 493.0001, thevanns@nc.rr.com 

Offering Counters: counts and records Sunday offerings immediately following 11 am services; 4 or 5 times a year. Mike & Kay Rosenmarkle, 489.1148, krosenmarkle@nc.rr.com

Office Help: serve as receptionist, or help with office administrative opportunities. Serve as needed.  Gail Reynolds, 489.4974, gail@wpcdurham.org

Recorded Books Library: organizes and cares for library of recorded books.  Stacy Hagerty, 493.4314, shagerty@townofchapelhill.org

Sanctuary guild: sees Sanctuary is cared for, flowers are provided and appropriate liturgical colors are in place. June Jones, 929.0360, junejones@nc.rr.com

Sound Technician: operates PA system in sanctuary for worship services & special events; 8-10 services a year. Contact Derek Leadbetter, 490.0754

Stephen Ministry: provide confidential care to members in need. This is a two-year commitment which includes 50 hours of training.  Betty Berghaus, 489.4974, betty@wpcdurham.org 

Sunday School Teacher:  teaching in teams of volunteers at any age level.  Most teachers teach at least 13 Sundays a year.  Nancy Rozak, 489.4974, nancy@wpcdurham.org

Supper Clubs::
    A good way to become better acquainted with a small group of WPC
    members! Supper clubs generally meet monthly for a meal (in some
    cases it’s lunch) and fellowship. Call the church if you wish to
    become part of a new or on-going supper club. Supper Clubs fit under
    the umbrella of the Fellowship Committee. For more information about
    WPC Supper Clubs please contact Holly Huffman Schmidt at 489-6887 or
    hschmidt@nc.rr.com <mailto:hschmidt@nc.rr.com> .

    Clubs  include:  

  • 222 SUPPER CLUB CAROL CUNNINGHAM 403-9698 GEN. SAT AS ARRANGED

  • 313 SUPPER CLUB KATIE HANCZARYK 309-4536 2nd SAT; FLEXIBLE

  • ANY OCCASION S.C. CLAUDIA DRAFFIN 493-5739 3RD FRI/SAT

  • 2ND FRIDAY S.C. HOWARD PEDERSEN 960-6842 2ND FRI; MORE MEMBERS

  • INTERNATIONAL S.C. BARBARA RYNERSON 942-6573 2ND SAT

  • LOVE 40 S.C. CAROLYN CLEAVER 484-8513 1 FRI/MONTH

  • YOUNG ADULT S.C. ANNE VANN 493-0001 3RD FRI

  • 2004 S.C. MARY TODD PETERS 967-5451 Quarterly?

  • 2006 S.C. ANN DANCY 401-8727 3RD SAT

  • LUNCH BUNCH CLAUDIA DRAFFIN 493-5739 LUNCH-1ST MON

  • WWW. ADULTS ANN KLINE 493-3988 LUNCH-4TH FRI

  • FIRESTARTERS

Usher: serve in teams 4 services a year; select preference of early or late service.

Vacation Church School: participate in a week of incredible Christian Education for 4-year-olds through 5th graders at New Hope Camp every June. Nancy Rozak, 489.4974, nancy@wpcdurham.org 

Wedding Committee: assists pastors in directing weddings held at WPC.  Contact Claudia Draffin, 493.5739