History Buffs
"COLUMBUS MEETS THE NATIVES" Momma don’t make me learn that awful history." A short lesson in the history of America’s indigenous people, presented by Dr. Ken Govaerts.
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Events
Earth Care Celebration
Earth Care and Creation Celebration 2024 Congratulations, 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 […]
Earth Sunday Worship
Earth Sunday Worship Sundays, April 14th & April 21st Westminster observes Earth Day and begins this year’s Creation Celebration with two special worship services. Inspiring sermons by Pastor Jimmy and Pastor Chris will raise our awareness of food as a matter of eco-justice, and scripture, music, liturgy and prayer will call us deeper into stewardship […]
Adult Education Speaker Series “Food for Thought”
Adult Education Speaker Series “Food for Thought” All presentations take place in the Lounge and run about an hour, from 10:45 to 11:45 am. Sunday, 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 […]
Prairie Readers
Prairie Readers | Wednesday, April 17 | Lounge at 1 p.m. Kathy Anderson will lead the discussion of “American Dirt”. American Dirt is a social issues thriller. It tells the story of a mother and son, Lydia and Luca, fleeing their home in Acapulco, Mexico.
Sunday LiNK: Pretzel Bar Social
Do you know how pretzels connect to Christianity? You may have heard that the humble pretzel is very old, has a German background, and was "invented" by monks. Join us Sunday after the worship service to learn more and to enjoy pretzels and a variety of dips with your Westminster friends. Following the service, the […]
Adult Education Speaker Series
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?
Westminster Movie Night: Common Ground
Westminster Movie Night: Common Ground Meet 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! Watch the trailer here: https://commongroundfilm.org/
The Lincoln Children’s Museum Night of Fun!
The Lincoln Children’s Museum Night of Fun! From 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 […]
Adult Education Speaker Series
Certified Master Chef Nazim Khan, Bryan Medical Center Executive Chef of Nutrition and Dining Services. What we eat affects the health of our planet—and our families! Chef Nazim will share his passion for healthy eating and demonstrate preparation of a delicious and nutritious entree.