Calendar

Current Calendar

	SUNDAY - SEPTEMBER 5 In the Pulpit at 8:30 a.m and 10:00 a.m., Doug Huneke
8:30 a.m.	Worship Adult Class: "Faith Cafe" Nursery Care Available
10:00 a.m.	Worship Nursery Care Available
10:15 a.m.	Sunday School - Pre-K to High School
11:15 a.m.	Coffee and Conversation
	MONDAY – SEPTEMBER 6
	LABOR DAY - OFFICE CLOSED
	TUESDAY –SEPTEMBER 7
7:00 p.m.	Commission Meetings
	WEDNESDAY – SEPTEMBER 8
9:30 a.m.	Bible Study - "A Faith of Your Own: What do you really believe?" - with Barbara Rowe
	THURSDAY – SEPTEMBER 9
9:30 a.m.	Especially for Parents - "Taking the Bible seriously but not literally" with Barbara and Bethany
12:00 p.m.	Hot Lunch
7:00 p.m.	Adult Choir Practice
	FRIDAY – SEPTEMBER 10
6:30 a.m.	Men's Connection
	SATURDAY - SEPTEMBER 11

	SUNDAY – SEPTEMBER 12 In the Pulpit at 8:30 am & 10:00, Doug Huneke
8:30 a.m.	Worship Adult Class: Faith Cafe Nursery Care Available
10:00 a.m.	Worship Nursery Care Available
10:15 a.m.	Sunday School: Pre-K - High School
11:15 a.m. 4:00 p.m.	Coffee and Conversation - Frost Garden High School Confirmation Class Youth Choir Rehearsal

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

SUNDAY SCHOOL BAGEL KICKOFF Today

Please join us for Bagels after Worship to kick off another great year of Sunday School for all ages. This is a great time to greet and welcome teachers, learn more about the curriculum and have any questions you might have answered. It's also a great time to enjoy some bagels and get to know other families a little better.

NEW MEMBERS/INQUIERERS CLASS Two Options

If you are interested in membership or just in learning more about Westminster church, you are invited to a class on Wednesday September 29, 6:00-8:00pm OR Sunday October 3, 2:00-4:15pm. You will hear about the congregation, its history and its vision and how life in the church community can be a gift to your spiritual growth. Child care is available. Call the church office for reservation 383-5272 x10. Invite your friends!

VISIT MILL VALLEY MOSQUE Tuesday Sept. 7, 6:15-8:45pm

Ebrahim Nana, mosque leader, and his son Abdullah Nana, an Islamic scholar, offer an Open House on Sept. 7, 6:15-8:45pm. This is the holy month of Ramadan and we are invited to see the mosque, observe evening prayers, ask questions and share in light snacks after the prayers. The mosque is located at 62 Shell Road in Mill Valley just west of hwy 101.

A FAITH OF YOUR OWN Wed, Sept. 8 – Nov. 3, 9:30-10:30am

This 9-week series will help participants come to greater clarity about the range of faith understandings and what they really believe at this time in their lives, how that impacts their daily lives and where they have doubts or questions or disbelief. Study guide is Ronald J. Allen’s book A Faith of Your Own: Naming What You Really Believe - $12.00 from Barbara Rowe. Child care available upon request – call 383-5272 x16.

FOR PARENTS Thurs. Sept. 9 – Oct. 14, 9:30-10:30am

Wondering how to talk to your children about the Bible and how to say what you believe now as an adult and parent? This 6-week series uses the book by Marcus Borg, Reading the Bible Again for the First Time: Taking the Bible Seriously But Not Literally, $10.00 from Barbara Rowe and Bethany Nelson, co-leaders. Childcare available upon request – call 383-5272 x16.

IN-GATHERING Sunday, Sept. 12, 11am to 12:30pm

Renew old friendships and spark new ones over a gourmet brunch of French Toast, bacon, sausage, breakfast breads, favorite egg dishes, and a variety of fresh fruits. Bring a friend, or make a new one – all are invited and all are welcome! For more information please contact Peter Wuertz at 415-479-4348. Those with a last name beginning with the following are asked to bring:

A-H: Breakfast breads (muffins, coffee cakes, bagels, etc)

I-P: Egg dishes (frittatas, quiches, deviled eggs, etc)

Q-Z: Fresh Fruit

AGED TO PERFECTION Friday, Sept. 17. 11:30-2pm

11:30-2 pm, Fireside Room. “FREEDOM WRITERS.” Hilary Swank stars as a young teacher who inspires her at-risk students in this moving drama based on true events. Bring a bag lunch. Popcorn and coffee are provided. For details, call Pat Herve (383-2638).

PRESCHOOL MOMS GROUP Sept. 19, 7:30 p.m.

All moms of preschoolers (or young children - we're not exclusive!) are invited to an evening of dessert and conversation at 7:30pm. Location TBD. See Bethany for more information.

YOUTH ROCK CLIMBING ADVENTURE Sept. 26

All 6th-12th graders are invited to an afternoon at Mission Cliffs rock climbing gym in San Francisco. No experience is necessary. We'll meet at church at 1:00 and return at 5:00. The afternoon will cost $20. RSVP to Bethany at bethanyjnelson@gmail.com.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY Saturday, Oct. 2, 8:30-4pm

Habitat for Humanity workday at the latest Marin home
in Novato (this makes three in Marin -- all purchased in foreclosure.) 8:30a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 16 and over. No previous building skills or equipment required. Contact Chuck Quick (quick4@comcast.net -- 435-5682), Liz Arnold(lizarnold383@gmail.com -- 383-2413) or Carol Coffman (clcoffman@att.net ).

SLEEPING BAGS FOR THE HOMELESS Ongoing
The Marin Street Chaplaincy is asking for donations of clean or new sleeping bags for the newly unhoused. The nights have been cold, and the number of folks in need is increasing. The bags can be dropped off at the office of Bob King, St. Vincent de Paul, 820 B St., San Rafael, upstairs, across from the help desk, OR contact Alison Hendley, Marin Interfaith Council, 456-6957.

SPECIAL CELEBRATION? Support Westminster Legacy Fund

Your child's birthday, a baptism, wedding anniversary or birthday of a church friend, consider making a donation in their honor to the Westminster Legacy Fund an endowment fund that benefits the life and mission of the church into the future. Indicate "Legacy" in the memo line of your check. Please also remember the Legacy Fund as you do your estate planning.

YOUTH CHOIR REHEARSAL Sunday, Sept. 12^th

All 6^th – 12^th graders who like to sing are welcome to join us! Both girls AND guys are welcome – this is no longer a girls only choir. No experience necessary, just a desire to have fun and make a joyful noise. We’ll meet from 4:00-5:00pm.

SATURDAY NIGHT ALIVE Saturday, Sept 18^th