May 2026

A New Opportunity for Adults!

Westminster ROOTnetwork

(Relationships Over Our Time)

What is ROOT network, and who is it for?

Want to try a new restaurant, go bowling, join a game night, hear live local music, or take a small hike or walk? Don’t like parking or driving at night? The new Westminster ROOT Network offers all that and more.

Open to everyone (whether you are a Westminster attendee or not), 21 to 121 years old. Single or in a relationship.

Some events are free, some low-cost, others pricier. We plan small (about 12) and larger group activities and your ideas are welcome.

KICK OFF!

Dinner & Game Night
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Westminster Cafe
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

$15.00 for Maggiano’s Dinner
Maggiano’s Salad, Rigatoni Bolognese, Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo, and Tiramisu

Play games like Mafia and Fishbowl, card and board games, and more!

REGISTER HERE

Event host: Andy Garcia

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Short Walk with Lunch
Wednesday, June 24
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.-ish
Meet at the Westminster Café and walk to and from Park Cafe in Sylvan Park! Purchase your own food.

REGISTER HERE

Event host: Beth Drake

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Eastside Bowl with Dinner at Daddy’s Dogs
Thursday, July 16, 2026
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Limit: 12 participants
Meet at Westminster and take the church bus/carpool or meet us there.
Purchase your own food and pay for bowling.
Approx. $15-20 for dinner
$20 for 2 games of bowling

REGISTER HERE

Event host: Brandon Clingman

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COMING SOON!

East Nashville Dinner at NOKO (Asian Fusion)
Date & Time: TBD
Limit: 12 participants
Meet at Westminster and take the church bus/carpool or meet us there.
Purchase your own food.

Registration coming soon!

Event hosts: Allison Kearney and Allison Braswell

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Music Show and Dinner
Date & Time: TBD
Limit: 12 participants
Meet at Westminster and take the church bus/carpool or meet us there.
Purchase your own ticket and food.

Registration coming soon!

Event host: Kim Crafton

Laugh with the Knitting and Crocheting Folks Year-Round!

As we head into the hot days of summer, why not learn how to knit and/or crochet in preparation for Christmas? This active ministry prepares scrubbies, dishcloths, baby hats, and baby blankets for so many in need. If you would like to chat and laugh with them, visit the Knit & Crochet page on our website. We meet every Thursday from 10 a.m. - Noon!

There is always someone there to help you learn these new skills!

Joy in Learning Care Notes

"Kind words are like honey - sweet to the soul and healthy for the body."  - Proverbs 16:24 (NLT)

We are excited to reintroduce Joy in Learning’s Care Notes, now with a new name.

Since January, this dedicated group has been busy spreading encouragement one handwritten note at a time. Over the last four months, they have penned approximately 170 cards to a wide range of recipients:

• Rudy Kalis' prison ministry

• WPC members in care communities

• WPC 8th grade confirmands and their mentors

• Hands on Mission Cockrill Elementary reading volunteers

• WPC new members

• WPC handbell members

Also reached out to WPC families experiencing some of life's most sacred moments, including births, baptisms, and during of sympathy.

A handwritten note is a simple but powerful reminder that someone is seen, valued, and loved. That is the heart of the Care Notes.

First Tuesday of the Month
9:00 a.m.
Westminster Cafe
Leader: Melissa Halsell

Send a little extra kindness into the world - one note at a time. Materials are provided. All are welcome.

CLICK HERE TO JOIN THIS MINISTRY!

Nations Ministry is Back at Westminster!

Help Make Our Refugee Neighbors’ Summer Extra Special!

Monday, June 15 - Thursday, June 18
9:00 a.m. - Noon

The request from Nations Ministry: Would we be able to provide activities such as pom-poms, knitting, oil painting, punch needling, marbleizing, canvas painting, pottery, collage, basket weaving, wood projects, hot pads, etc. for 45 middle schoolers?

Four groups of 10-11 middle schoolers

Each group would have 1-2 Joy in Learning leaders and 1 Nations Ministry staff person
Leaders: Plan just ONE, 2-hour activity you can repeat for all 4 groups. 

Let us know if you can help with this request!

The picture above shows the gifts from Westminster/JIL last summer. We are thrilled they are able to have the transportation to be with us again in person this summer! It has been a long time since they have been able to come to Westminster.

Pottery Hand building
Bee Watering Station

In the heat of summer, bees rely on water to regulate body temperature, dilute honey for larvae food and cool the hive through evaporation. We will make shallow watering stations shaped like a flower. The flowers are on a sturdy stem, ready to place in your garden and your friends’ gardens.

As our most important pollinators, bees provide 1/3 of the food we eat. Step up to environmental responsibility and have fun creating it.

No pottery experience needed.

Fridays, July 17, 24 and 31
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
$30.00 including all supplies
Bring your own lunch

Led by Cass Fagan, Janice Mann and Jill Sink
Class size: Minimum 6, maximum 10 participants

REGISTER BY JULY 12

Have you taken a pottery hand building class with Joy in Learning? Check out the Pottery Hand-Building page for Open Studios and Give Back Times!

Quilting and Weaving Coming Soon!

Let us know what day and time works for you!

CLICK HERE TO LET US KNOW IF YOU ARE INTERESTED.

Westminster Café Ministry

DID YOU KNOW?

• The Café is open Tuesday through Friday from 8:00 a.m.-Noon.
  All are welcome!

• Want to host or bake? Click here! The Cafe runs on 100% volunteer help!

A huge THANK YOU to our amazing hosts and bakers who give of their love, time, and energy to create a delicious and welcoming place for folks to meet!

Continuing Opportunities

Knitting and Crocheting
Mah-Jongg
Tai Chi
Fill My Cup

Learn more about Joy in Learning at westminsterjoy.org.
Questions? Call the church office at 615-292-5526.