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Advent Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.
Advent Book Study -- Wednesdays @ 6:15 p.m.
Advent Book Study -- Wednesdays @ 6:15 p.m.
Each week we will take a look at scripture that allows us to see God's Light as coming and revealed -- a light to the nations and all people.
Week 1: Searching: Ruth 1:1-17 "Where you go I will go, your people will be my people, your God will be my God."
Week 2: Reflecting: Micah 5:2-4; 6:6-8 God's promise of a ruler from Bethlehem and God's desires for justice and humility.
Week 3: Dreaming: Isaiah 42:1-9 Through the Spirit he will bring justice and release to the prisoners. He will be a light to the nations.
Week 4: Beholding: Matthew 1:1-25 Announcement of Jesus' birth to Joseph; Jesus will be Immanuel, God with us.
Advent Book Study -- Wednesdays @ 6:15 p.m.
Advent Book Study -- Wednesdays @ 6:15 p.m.
Advent Book Study -- Wednesdays @ 6:15 p.m.
Gathering together in friendship to encourage reading and insightful conversation about books that inspire us.
Join us as we begin our first study during Advent 2022 —
Learning to Walk in the Dark by Barbara Brown Taylor.
Our first discussion will be Wednesday, November 30th
at 6:15 pm
Join us in person or at this link WOW link
Wednesday EvenSong 7:00 p.m.
Longest Night | Blue Christmas 7:00 p.m.
Longest Night | Blue Christmas 7:00 p.m.
On Wednesday evenings beginning November 30, we will gather at 7:00 pm on Zoom or in-person to experience a quiet evening of worship reflecting on the theme of Shadow and Light | EvenSong.
Together we will explore and reimagine creative and thoughtful on-line and in-person worship through scripture, poetry, readings, reflections, prayer, photography, artwork, singing and instrumental music.
Join us at this link WOW link
Also follow up on Facebook or Instagram throughout Advent for daily spiritual blessings, reading, poetry, prayers and activities to help you dig deeper into the Shadow and Light theme from Vibrant Church Communications.
To receive this in a printed or pdf devotion booklet please contact the office at info@windsorpc.org
Longest Night | Blue Christmas 7:00 p.m.
Longest Night | Blue Christmas 7:00 p.m.
Longest Night | Blue Christmas 7:00 p.m.
On Wednesday, December 18th, at 7:00 pm we will have our traditional Longest Night EvenSong service.
This service is often called “Blue Christmas” and is a Western Christian tradition that happens on or around the longest night of the year, usually December 21, the Winter Solstice.
A Blue Christmas service recognizes the loss and loneliness that can be felt during the holidays and offers comfort for those grieving and struggling to find joy and hope during the season.
This beautiful service offers a respite during this busy season and helps us all reflect on on the true meaning of Christmas.
Join us in person or at this link WOW link
Join us Christmas Eve at 7:00 p.m.
for this holy service filled with scripture and carols celebrating the birth of Jesus, Immanuel - God with us,
a light for the nations!
Join us Christmas Day, Sunday at 10:30 a.m.
during our Sunday worship as we continue our celebration of the breaking forth of a new dawn
and hearing the story of the Magi who followed the light
to find and worship the infant Jesus, the King of Kings.
New Family Ministry
Join in for fun-filled family events
right in our neighborhood!
Our first event:
Trunk or Treat
Sunday, October 30th
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Windsor Presbyterian Church Parking Lot
6301 University Avenue
Stop by dressed up in friendly costumes and enjoy the fun!
It's our treat for you!
Windsor on Wednesday (WOW)
Our regular WOW series will resume in January
Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m.
Dinner at 5:15 p.m.
This is a time of learning together at Windsor Presbyterian Church.
Come to the single red door in the office area (East Hall) or use the WOW link to join! We are located right in Windsor Heights/Des Moines area.
On the 3rd Sunday of each month we collect non-perishable food items or money to give to the Des Moines Area Religious Council (DMARC) Food Pantry.
Consider how you'd like to give!
Let us know how we can pray for you.
We have a Prayer Circle team that will pray for anyone in need. Your prayer request will be held in confidence unless you would like it included in our weekly email prayer list to the congregation. You can place your prayer requests in the offering plate on Sunday mornings or connect with us through info@windsorpc.org and you will be contacted by a Windsor Presbyterian Church Prayer Circle team member.
Our Prayer Shawl Ministry creates beautiful hand-knitted shawls that as they are created, each stitch is prayed for. These prayer shawls are given to those in need of prayer and the gift of being wrapped in love and support in challenging times.
Our men's group meets for a Lunch and Learn on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 11:30 to fellowship and discuss biblical passages about service to others and then respond to opportunities in our neighborhood and city to address the needs of others. Meeting in Ward Fellowship Hall at the church.
Presbyterian Women
Our Presbyterian Women meet on the third Saturday of each month at 10:00 a.m. We are using the PW/Horizons Bible Study "Celebrating Sabbath -- Accepting God's Gift of Rest and Delight."
Meal Minsitry for CFUM
Once a month we feed about 150 people through the Children and Families Urban Movement (CFUM). Join us on the first Thursday of every month. We begin to cook, chop vegetables, and bag up the dinners beginning around 12:30 p.m. We load up and deliver the meals to serve beginning around 3:00 p.m.. Donations of veggies, desserts, and money are always welcome!
Come join the fun. All are welcome and many hands make the work light. Help us serve the hungry in Des Moines.
Text Study
Join us for an exciting indepth look at scriptures in our weekly Text Study following the Narrative Lectionary. You can join us in-person at the church or on Zoom through the link in the calendar.
Book Study
At various times throughout the year we gather to read and discuss books of interest among us. If you are interested in finding out when our next book study is or you have a book to suggest, please contact Pastor Shamaine Chambers King at info@windsorpc.org or check the calendar link below for our next book study.
Building & Grounds Work Day
Our congregation faithfully joins together on the 2nd Saturday of each month from 8:30-11:00 a.m. to work on various projects needing attention around the church building and grounds.
Many hands make light work and the coffee, donuts and fellowship are always plentiful. All are welcome!
Uke Happenings
Join us for a Happening of song, teaching, and social fun through Art House Des Moines offered quarterly in person and on Zoom:
· https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85218167148
· or call (312) 626-6799 and enter Meeting ID: 852 1816 7148
Grab your ukulele, guitar, maracas or other instrument, or just sing along to favorite tunes. We meet in person in the Fellowship Hall at Windsor Presbyterian Church in January, April, July and October. Contact Art House Des Moines to get on the mailing list!
