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SUMMARY:Adult Education Speaker Series
DESCRIPTION:What’s So Hot About Heat Pumps? \nRick and Dr. Matthew Shortridge are father and son partners at Harley’s Heating and Air Conditioning. Together\, they’re committed to crafting eco-friendly home comfort systems\, such as air-source and geothermal heat pumps. Joining them is Marc Sckolnick\, LES Manager of Energy Services\, with good news about incentives. Why would I want a heat pump? How do heat pumps work? What kind of incentives are available to lower costs? What kind of preparation does it take? Get the answers from some enthusiastic pros.
URL:https://westminsterlincoln.org/event/adult-education-speaker-series-2/
CATEGORIES:Fellowship,small group,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240425T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240425T143000
DTSTAMP:20240404T203401Z
CREATED:20240404T203401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240404T203401Z
UID:23291-1714048200-1714055400@westminsterlincoln.org
SUMMARY:The Lincoln Children’s Museum Night of Fun!
DESCRIPTION:The Lincoln Children’s Museum Night of Fun! \nFrom treetops to airplane runways\, to lunar landscapes\, there is no destination too high or too   far that can’t be reached through the power of play! The Lincoln Children’s Museum provides limitless possibilities to create\, explore\, and learn to children of all ages. The Westminster Children and Youth Committee and the Westminster Preschool invite you to join your friends for a night of fun at the Lincoln Children’s Museum on April 25\, 5:30 PM -7:30 PM; we will have the whole facility reserved just for us. \nSpace is limited so if you plan to attend\, please RSVP to Trish at trish@westminsterlincoln.org or sarah@westminsterlincoln.org.
URL:https://westminsterlincoln.org/event/the-lincoln-childrens-museum-night-of-fun/
CATEGORIES:Fellowship,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240424T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240424T150000
DTSTAMP:20240409T044819Z
CREATED:20240409T034706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240409T044819Z
UID:23318-1713965400-1713970800@westminsterlincoln.org
SUMMARY:Westminster Movie Night: Common Ground
DESCRIPTION:Westminster Movie Night:  Common Ground \nMeet in the lounge for a special screening of Common Good\, starring Woody Harrelson. This award-winning documentary pro3iles a hopeful and uplifting movement of farmers and scientists promoting “regenerative agriculture.” Suitable for high school and adult audiences. Bring your own beverage— popcorn and M&Ms provided! \nWatch the trailer here: https://commongroundfilm.org/
URL:https://westminsterlincoln.org/event/westminster-movie-night-common-ground/
CATEGORIES:Fellowship,small group,Special Event,Wednesday Nights
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240421T054500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240421T064500
DTSTAMP:20240409T043837Z
CREATED:20240409T043837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240409T043837Z
UID:23325-1713678300-1713681900@westminsterlincoln.org
SUMMARY:Adult Education Speaker Series
DESCRIPTION:Kim Morrow\, Lincoln’s Chief Sustainability Officer\, and Tim Rinne\, former State Coordinator of Nebraskans for Peace and Founder of Lincoln’s Hawley’s Hamlet. Why does Lincoln have a Local Food Plan? And what does it say?
URL:https://westminsterlincoln.org/event/adult-education-speaker-series/
CATEGORIES:Fellowship,Life Group,small group,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240414T054500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240414T064500
DTSTAMP:20240408T180855Z
CREATED:20240408T180835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240408T180855Z
UID:23303-1713073500-1713077100@westminsterlincoln.org
SUMMARY:Adult Education Speaker Series “Food for Thought”
DESCRIPTION:Adult Education Speaker Series “Food for Thought”  \nAll presentations take place in the Lounge and run about an hour\, from 10:45 to 11:45 am. \nSunday\, April 14th: Dr. Mike Hayes\, Professor of Applied Climatology in UNL’s School of Natural Resources and the National Drought Mitigation Center. Drought\, Floods\, Extreme Heat—how is climate change affecting global food security?
URL:https://westminsterlincoln.org/event/adult-ed-4/
CATEGORIES:Fellowship,Life Group,small group,Special Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240413
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240513
DTSTAMP:20240409T051230Z
CREATED:20240409T051043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240409T051230Z
UID:23339-1713034800-1715540399@westminsterlincoln.org
SUMMARY:Earth Care Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Earth Care and Creation Celebration 2024 \nCongratulations\, Westminster\, on being certified for the eleventh time as a PC(USA) Earth Care Congregation. This status speaks to the serious commitment that Westminster has made to care for God’s earth. To become an Earth Care Congregation\, our congregation has affirmed an Earth Care Pledge to integrate environmental practices and thinking into our worship\, education\, facilities\, and outreach. \nBeginning April 14th and continuing through May 12th we will be celebrating God’s creation—and our call to earth care—through many aspects of church life. Although our small green team\, Green@Heart\, coordinates much of Westminster’s earth care\, this is truly a commitment of the entire congregation.
URL:https://westminsterlincoln.org/event/earth-care-celebration/
CATEGORIES:Fellowship,small group,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240329T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240329T140000
DTSTAMP:20240313T041812Z
CREATED:20240214T010358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240313T041812Z
UID:23069-1711718100-1711720800@westminsterlincoln.org
SUMMARY:Good Friday Worship
DESCRIPTION:Good Friday – Multiple Scriptures from John “Prone to Leave the God I Love” \nA service of “Lessons and Reflections” will have us hearing scriptures that tell the story of Good Friday and the Passion narrative. After each we will briefly consider one image that stands out within each scripture. Good Friday is a service of reflection and remembrance\, and so we hope you will find your own image within the stories\, one that might call you to a closer walk with Christ.
URL:https://westminsterlincoln.org/event/good-friday-worship-2/
CATEGORIES:Fellowship,religion,Special Event,worship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240328T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240328T140000
DTSTAMP:20240313T041524Z
CREATED:20240213T214144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240313T041524Z
UID:23057-1711631700-1711634400@westminsterlincoln.org
SUMMARY:Maundy Thursday Worship
DESCRIPTION:Maundy Thursday Church-wide Dinner\, Communion and Worship | March 28 | 6:15 PM \n\n\n\nMaundy Thursday – John 13:1-20 “Streams of Mercy” \nIn a very brief reflection\, Pastor Chris will invite us to value the experience of faith with all of our senses. As the disciples felt the water as Jesus washed their feet\, tasted the gifts of grain and grape and the seder meal\, and felt the cool of the air as they moved toward the Garden of Gethsemane with Jesus… all senses were engaged. Our service will be less about hearing a sermon and more about experiencing community together\, preparing our hearts to go forth with love our song\, love our voice\, and love our calling.
URL:https://westminsterlincoln.org/event/maundy-thursday-worship-2/
CATEGORIES:communion,Fellowship,religion,Special Event,worship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240324T043000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240324T053000
DTSTAMP:20240313T041430Z
CREATED:20240310T061101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240313T041430Z
UID:23184-1711254600-1711258200@westminsterlincoln.org
SUMMARY:Palm Sunday
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Palm Sunday worship. We will have worship with a Palm Processional beginning at 9:30 am. \n\n\n\nPalm Sunday – John 12:12-16  “Songs of Loudest Praise” \nAs Jesus and the disciples enter Jerusalem\, we can imagine Peter amongst the disciples\, watching the singing and cheering crowds. When it comes to singing praise in our own lives of faith\, are we out loud or reserved\, leading or accompanying? How can we sing loud songs of praise as individuals and a community of faith this Palm Sunday and beyond?
URL:https://westminsterlincoln.org/event/palm-sunday-2/
CATEGORIES:Fellowship,religion,Special Event,virtual worship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240315T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240315T153000
DTSTAMP:20240310T051740Z
CREATED:20240310T051740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240310T051740Z
UID:23176-1710511200-1710516600@westminsterlincoln.org
SUMMARY:Star City Chorus Presents: "Thank you for Being a Friend"
DESCRIPTION:Star City Chorus Presents: “Thank you for Being a Friend” \nIt’s the season finale for Star City Chorus. Come enjoy your favorite TV theme songs sung live on \nFriday\, March 15\, at 7 PM at Westminster. Tickets not required\, $10 suggested donation.
URL:https://westminsterlincoln.org/event/star-city-chorus-presents-thank-you-for-being-a-friend/
CATEGORIES:Fellowship,Special Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240218
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240220
DTSTAMP:20240216T133326Z
CREATED:20240216T133326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240216T133326Z
UID:23112-1708279200-1708365599@westminsterlincoln.org
SUMMARY:Church Office Closed
DESCRIPTION:Westminster’s office will be closed Monday\, February 19th for the President’s Day holiday.
URL:https://westminsterlincoln.org/event/church-office-closed/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240218T033000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240218T043000
DTSTAMP:20240216T115434Z
CREATED:20240216T115434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240216T115434Z
UID:23109-1708227000-1708230600@westminsterlincoln.org
SUMMARY:Annual Meeting of the Congregation
DESCRIPTION:Annual Meeting of the Congregation \nSunday\, February 18\, 2024 \nThe Annual Stated Meeting of the Congregation will be held on Sunday\, Feb. 18\, following the worship service. The agenda includes proposed bylaws changes\, the presentation of the 2023 annual reports\, the presentation of the 2024 budget and the approval of the pastor’s terms of call for 2024. \nThe February Messenger\, which contains annual reports from the committees at Westminster as well as other information\, is available on the church’s website—westminsterlincoln.org.
URL:https://westminsterlincoln.org/event/annual-meeting-of-the-congregation/
CATEGORIES:Fellowship,religion,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240211T044500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240211T054500
DTSTAMP:20240202T013707Z
CREATED:20240202T011209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T013707Z
UID:23023-1707626700-1707630300@westminsterlincoln.org
SUMMARY:Pancakes & Sausage Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:LiNK Sunday: Pancakes & Sausage \nFebruary 11\, 2023 10:45 AM \nAfter the service on Sunday\, February 11\, the Children and Youth and Church Life Committees invite you to enjoy an early Shrove Tuesday breakfast of pancakes and sausage in Fellowship Hall.
URL:https://westminsterlincoln.org/event/pancakes-sausage-breakfast/
CATEGORIES:Fellowship,Life Group,small group,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240211T030000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240211T050000
DTSTAMP:20240202T010510Z
CREATED:20240202T010510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T010510Z
UID:23019-1707620400-1707627600@westminsterlincoln.org
SUMMARY:Souper Bowl of Caring
DESCRIPTION:On the weekend of February 11th\, 150 million Americans will watch the Super Bowl football game. There will be parties with food\, friendship\, and fellowship\, but at the same time\, there will be other people worried about staying warm and finding their next meal. The Westminster Lincoln Youth Group invites you to join with others around the country in demonstrating God’s love by loving our neighbors through the Souper Bowl of Caring. \nOur youth will join the drive again this year\, collecting money on the 11th for Matt Talbot Kitchen & Outreach and the Gathering Place in Lincoln. Matt Talbot has served the homeless and near homeless for nearly 28 years\, with feeding the hungry as the core of their mission. The Gathering Place was founded in 1982 and is a soup kitchen that provides over 27\,000 hot\, nourishing evening meals to those who are homeless\, near-homeless\, or otherwise food-insecure in Lincoln each year. \nWe ask you to join this important movement\, sharing God’s love with those in need. Please give generously on Super Bowl Sunday — look for youth group representatives holding soup pots by the sanctuary exits. Every dollar donated creates over $20 for food charities\, which means that a gift in any amount is greatly appreciated and truly makes a difference. Join us as we help #TackleHunger through @souperbowl. 100% of all donations benefit Matt Talbot Kitchen & Outreach and the Gathering Place.
URL:https://westminsterlincoln.org/event/souper-bowl-of-caring-3/
CATEGORIES:Fellowship,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240210T030000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240210T110000
DTSTAMP:20240111T234634Z
CREATED:20240111T234634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240111T234634Z
UID:22857-1707534000-1707562800@westminsterlincoln.org
SUMMARY:History Buffs
DESCRIPTION:“The History of Cardiac Surgery and Development of the Heart/Lung Machine” \nWeather permitting\, there will be a History Buffs program on Saturday\, February 10 at 9:00 am in the Lounge. Presented by Dr. Ryan Shelstad. Watch our FB Page for updates.  \n 
URL:https://westminsterlincoln.org/event/history-buffs-29/
CATEGORIES:Fellowship,Life Group,small group,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240204T044500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240204T174500
DTSTAMP:20240125T043034Z
CREATED:20240125T042918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240125T043034Z
UID:22982-1707021900-1707068700@westminsterlincoln.org
SUMMARY:Adult Education
DESCRIPTION:Adult Ed has scheduled an important offering under the banner of “Hard Topics”. We will have a guided discussion over the Israel-Gaza October 7th incident and ensuing conflict. Peter Levitov\, Retired Associate Dean of International Affairs at University of Nebraska\, and Immigration lawyer\, will moderate. In preparation\, contact Joanne Gabriel joanne@westminsterlincoln.org at the church office to be sent a 2 page Word doc summary of the region prepared by Peter. \n\nClick on the link below for informative maps:\nhttps://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/11/27/palestine-and-israel-brief-history-maps-and-charts?fbclid=IwAR0KFG9p5jE8N3Nxy3IVbK4JsD9hWQrMm7972WnIQjcfs98osHMNZ9uUCXw
URL:https://westminsterlincoln.org/event/adult-education-29/
CATEGORIES:Fellowship,small group,Special Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240127
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240212
DTSTAMP:20240125T062304Z
CREATED:20240125T062151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240125T062304Z
UID:22997-1706378400-1707674399@westminsterlincoln.org
SUMMARY:Souper Bowl of Caring: Soup-er Bowl Can Drive and Collection
DESCRIPTION:Along with the Souper Bowl of Caring collection\, this year the Westminster Youth Group is also sponsoring a Soup-er Bowl Soup Can drive\, ending on February 11\, Souper Bowl Sunday. We invite you to bring cans or boxes of soup to church and drop them off in the tote with a Souper Bowl of Caring sign at the top of the East stairs. \nSoup donations will benefit the Westminster Food Pantry. The Souper Bowl of Caring is a national movement to fight hunger and poverty by encouraging giving in local communities. Westminster’s monetary collection will be split between The Gathering Place and Matt Talbot Kitchen & Outreach. \nIf you have any questions\, contact Trish at trish@westminsterlincoln.org.
URL:https://westminsterlincoln.org/event/souper-bowl-of-caring-soup-er-bowl-can-drive-and-collection/
CATEGORIES:Fellowship,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231224T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231224T120000
DTSTAMP:20231205T082637Z
CREATED:20231205T082637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231205T082637Z
UID:22778-1703415600-1703419200@westminsterlincoln.org
SUMMARY:Christmas Eve Worship
DESCRIPTION:As the Christmas season approaches\, it brings with it a time of reflection\, joy\, and profound gratitude. In this season of Advent\, we are reminded of the greatest gift ever given – the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ. It is a time to celebrate the hope\, peace\, love\, and joy that comes from God. Join us for Christmas Eve Worship on Sunday\, December 24 at 5 pm & 7 pm. Invite your friends. All are welcome.
URL:https://westminsterlincoln.org/event/christmas-eve-worship-6/
CATEGORIES:religion,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231220T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231220T123000
DTSTAMP:20231129T073702Z
CREATED:20231129T073702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231129T073702Z
UID:22745-1703071800-1703075400@westminsterlincoln.org
SUMMARY:All Church Caroling
DESCRIPTION:Join us for caroling through the neighborhood! We will leave church at 5:30 and finish up with hot cocoa and a meal in Cole Hall. Help us to share with our neighbors the HOPE\, LOVE\, JOY and PEACE of Advent.
URL:https://westminsterlincoln.org/event/all-church-caroling/
CATEGORIES:Fellowship,religion,Special Event,Wednesday Nights
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231210T043000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231210T060000
DTSTAMP:20231108T215106Z
CREATED:20231107T031434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231108T215106Z
UID:22685-1702182600-1702188000@westminsterlincoln.org
SUMMARY:Advent Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Advent Workshop\nDecember 10\, 2023 at 10:30 AM \nAdvent\, the beautiful season of candlelight\, reflection and expectation\, is just around the corner. Advent\, which means “coming” or “arrival”\, is a time of joyful anticipation while we wait for the birth of Jesus. We invite you to dive into the holiday season with your Westminster family at the Advent Workshop.  \nWe will gather on the first Sunday of Advent\, immediately after church to renew friendships and enjoy cookies\, chili\, friends\, and crafts. The fierce competition for the coveted Silver Ladle continues\, along with the Youth Mission Baked Goods Auction\, sponsored by the Westminster Youth Group. 
URL:https://westminsterlincoln.org/event/advent-workshop-2/
CATEGORIES:Fellowship,religion,Special Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231203T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231203T110000
DTSTAMP:20231107T220432Z
CREATED:20231107T220432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231107T220432Z
UID:22689-1701594000-1701601200@westminsterlincoln.org
SUMMARY:Green@Heart
DESCRIPTION:Green@Heart\n\n\nSunday\, December 3 at 3 PM\n2021 Transformation Dr\, Lincoln\, NE 68508\, USA\n\n\n\nDoug Tallamy\, professor\, author of Nature’s Best Hope (spoiler alert-it’s us!)\, popular speaker\, and originator of the Homegrown National Park will be in Lincoln LIVE at 3:00 Sunday afternoon\, December 3rd. Westminster’s Green @Heart is a co-sponsor of this event. Admission is free\, but tickets are required and are expected to “sell out”early. Go to: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/64d49130-ac2a-49b9-b09a-484a966099e1 to get your ticket. Never heard of him? Watch the beginning of this YouTube and see how fascinated you can be by a guy talking about an acorn! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJ30HaWFB9E
URL:https://westminsterlincoln.org/event/greenheart/
CATEGORIES:Fellowship,Life Group,small group,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231202T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231202T070000
DTSTAMP:20231107T025330Z
CREATED:20231107T025330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231107T025330Z
UID:22676-1701493200-1701500400@westminsterlincoln.org
SUMMARY:Youth Group: Hanging of the Greens
DESCRIPTION:Youth Group: Hanging of the Greens on December 2\, 2023 The Youth Group will meet at 11:00 AM on December 2 to assist the Worship and Music Committee get the church dressed for Christmas. 
URL:https://westminsterlincoln.org/event/youth-group-hanging-of-the-greens/
CATEGORIES:Fellowship,small group,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231129T040000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231129T130000
DTSTAMP:20231121T101511Z
CREATED:20231107T030212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231121T101511Z
UID:22680-1701230400-1701262800@westminsterlincoln.org
SUMMARY:Holiday of Trees
DESCRIPTION:The Heritage League is holding their annual Holiday of Trees on Wed.\, Nov. 29 and Thurs.\, Nov. 30 at Westminster. The hours are 10 AM to 7 PM. The admission is a donation at the door. Proceeds will go to the Lincoln Public Schools Foundation to purchase athletic shoes for children who would not be able to participate without this help. Come and see the beautiful trees and enjoy some coffee and treats! 
URL:https://westminsterlincoln.org/event/holiday-of-trees-7/2023-11-29/
CATEGORIES:Fellowship,Special Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231122
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231124
DTSTAMP:20231110T214637Z
CREATED:20231110T214530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231110T214637Z
UID:22711-1700676000-1700762399@westminsterlincoln.org
SUMMARY:Thanksgiving Observance
DESCRIPTION:Happy Thanksgiving! \nThe church office will be closed Thursday and Friday for the Thanksgiving Day Holiday. We will be back in the office on Monday\, November 27th.
URL:https://westminsterlincoln.org/event/church-building-closed-2/2023-11-23/
CATEGORIES:religion,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231119T043000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231119T173000
DTSTAMP:20231110T212115Z
CREATED:20231110T212115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231110T212115Z
UID:22707-1700368200-1700415000@westminsterlincoln.org
SUMMARY:Fall Stated Congregational Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Fall Stated Congregational Meeting | Sunday\, Nov. 19\, 2023 \nThe Fall Stated Meeting of the Congregation will take place following the worship postlude on Sunday\, Nov. 19. The purpose of the meeting will be to elect Officers of the Church (Ruling Elders and Deacons) for 2024 and to hear a Stewardship & Finance Committee update.
URL:https://westminsterlincoln.org/event/fall-stated-congregational-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Fellowship,religion,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231115T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231115T130000
DTSTAMP:20231107T025047Z
CREATED:20231107T024452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231107T025047Z
UID:22672-1700048700-1700053200@westminsterlincoln.org
SUMMARY:Pie and Fellowship
DESCRIPTION:Let’s Eat\, Drink\, and be Thankful Together!  \nJoin us for Pie and Fellowship on Wednesday\, November 15\, 2023 \nPlease join us Wednesday\, November 15 at 5:45 p.m. for an all-church soup dinner followed by a pie potluck. Bring your favorite pie to share with the group and invite a friend to share with your church family. \nAfter feasting on good food\, finish off the meal with a trip – or two- through the line-up of holiday desserts. Whipped topping will be provided. \nPlease RSVP here https://forms.gle/aLqBLfAhd2MXHSXF9 or contact Trish at trish@westminsterlincoln.org if you plan to attend so we can be sure to have enough food available.
URL:https://westminsterlincoln.org/event/pie-and-fellowship/
CATEGORIES:Fellowship,Special Event,Wednesday Nights
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231029T043000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231029T173000
DTSTAMP:20231020T062148Z
CREATED:20230927T043937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231020T062148Z
UID:22531-1698553800-1698600600@westminsterlincoln.org
SUMMARY:Heritage & Commitment Sunday
DESCRIPTION:Westminster (Sanctuary) \nCelebrate our Scottish history and heritage as Presbyterians in worship! We will celebrate a Kirken of the Tartans\, a symbolic moment in worship where those of Scottish heritage are invited to bring forward a symbol of their heritage for a blessing. Continuing a shift reflecting God’s wide embrace Westminster began around 2018\, all are welcome to bring an appropriate symbol of their heritage for blessing. We’ll be community together with a Caramel Apple Bar following worship.
URL:https://westminsterlincoln.org/event/heritage-commitment-sunday/
CATEGORIES:Fellowship,religion,Special Event,virtual worship,worship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231028T033000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231028T070000
DTSTAMP:20231028T003710Z
CREATED:20230927T014824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231028T003710Z
UID:22513-1698463800-1698476400@westminsterlincoln.org
SUMMARY:History Buffs
DESCRIPTION:UPDATE: History Buffs at Prairie Pines is cancelled for October 28. The forecast wins. Pass the word. We will organize a replacement visit to Prairie Pines for spring. \n  \nHISTORY BUFFS  RETURNS! Prairie Pines Nature Preserve – Its Backstory       \nSaturday\, October 28\, 9 a.m.\, Meet at the site – 112th and Adams St.\, or carpool from WPC leaving at 8:30 am. \nSue Kohles\, a member of the preserve’s Board of Directors\, will share how a Christmas tree farm begun by a University horticulturist became a northeast Lincoln treasure. Until a new site was negotiated\, Prairie Pines almost found itself neighbors with the proposed new Nebraska prison. The program will begin with a presentation in the Welcome Center and end with an optional guided hike.
URL:https://westminsterlincoln.org/event/history-buffs-27/
CATEGORIES:Life Group,small group,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231025T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231025T140000
DTSTAMP:20231025T182603Z
CREATED:20231003T064058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231025T182603Z
UID:22544-1698237000-1698242400@westminsterlincoln.org
SUMMARY:Spooktacular

DESCRIPTION:Believe it or not\, Spooktacular is coming soon! On Wednesday\, October 25 at 5:30\, put on your best costume and come to Westminster to play games\, trick or treat\, and have a frightfully fun evening. \nHere are a few of the activities you can look forward to: \nTrick-or-treating \nBounce House \nPhoto Booth \nFood Trucks \nGiant Games (Connect 4\, Jenga) And More! \nYou can help us make this event possible in a couple of ways: \nPlease consider donation bags of candy\, packaged snacks\, pencils\, and/or any small handouts for the children. Look for collection buckets at the top of the steps by the East entrance. \nWear a costume and decorate your car trunk or table inside with a fun theme then pass out treats to the children. Volunteer to staff a game or craft table. \nVehicles need to arrive by 4 pm to find a spot and put the finishing touches on your decorations. \nContact Sarah Baltensperger sarah.baltensperger@gmail.com or Stacy Graham babyruth19@hotmail.com with any questions. Sign up online here https://forms.gle/zywWi4NeFDnpRmTMA\, in the Garden Room\, or call the church at 402-475-6702.
URL:https://westminsterlincoln.org/event/spooktacular-2/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230826T040000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230826T110000
DTSTAMP:20230811T231936Z
CREATED:20230811T231936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230811T231936Z
UID:22390-1693022400-1693047600@westminsterlincoln.org
SUMMARY:Covenant Conversation: Nebraska
DESCRIPTION:Beyond Words: From Mere Welcome to True Belonging \nRegistration is now open for Covenant Network of Presbyterians’ Covenant Conversation: Nebraska\, being held at Westminster\, Saturday August 26th from 9am – 4pm. \nCheck out the schedule and workshops! Join us for a great day! \nhttps://covnetpres.org/event/covenant-conversation-nebraska/?fbclid=IwAR1iRFs3ivqX0U9EXNypsGfYKiQNG8oPnSipEZZSDfDsBvPybsnMnogTFIo \nAt this event\, we’ll join with friends from Homestead\, Missouri River Valley\, and Central Nebraska presbyteries to explore the following questions: \n\nAs Christians who believe that God’s love truly extends to all people\, how can we show true hospitality to anyone who walks through our church doors\, especially members of the LGBTQIA+ community?\n\n\nWe’ve said we’re welcoming\, but how can we show this welcome beyond the walls of our churches and offer God’s love to the broader community?\n\n\nAt Covenant Conversation: Nebraska\, we’ll worship\, learn\, and converse together about how we can live into a “new day” in the church and renew our commitments to witnessing to God’s love for the whole world.
URL:https://westminsterlincoln.org/event/covenant-conversation-nebraska/
CATEGORIES:Fellowship,religion,Special Event
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