Westminster Presbyterian

I have been a member of Westminster since I was a baby. My mom grew up at WPC and my parents were married there many years ago. I will be getting married there in a few months and I could not imagine having that experience anywhere else. The church is more than just a group of people, we are truly a huge family. Everyone is welcoming and kind to old and new members, and we are always excited when a new face is at a service. There are a variety of activities to participate in, from the Sunday morning service to the youth football games, Westminster has what you are looking for. Bill and Laura (our pastors) are genuine, caring, down to earth people, who are easy to talk to and I know that I can turn to them whenever I need anything. I could not say enough wonderful things about Westminster and the community that surrounds this amazing church.

From the very first time I came in 1985, I have found Westminster to be a warm and welcoming church full of giving, loving, and fun people. Different points of view are respected and embraced. The congregation explores and lives the gospel of Christ. The worship and music are meaningful and beautiful.

I first came to Westminster in college when I was dating the young man who is now my husband. I attended another Presbyterian church in town at the time, and I loved it there and swore I would never move – but WPC changed my mind. I felt so welcomed. People are genuine and down-​to-​earth. I’ve learned so much from these people: about the church and about my faith. Discussions are always animated, and there are people from all across the spectrum – politically, in terms of church experience, in age. I love being in a place (increasingly rare these days) where I can vehemently disagree with someone and know that we are still friends at the end. This church cares about meaningful worship (and fyi the sanctuary is gorgeous), and we have great fun during our times of fellowship (the chili cook-​off will blow you away), but its heart is in mission – reaching out to the poor, the hungry, the oppressed and disenfranchised. People are engaged in the local and global communities, looking for ways to help. My children (ages six and thirteen) love to participate in the vibrant children’s and youth programs. These people took me in and made me family. Come visit and we just might adopt you too!

It has been my church home for 33 years. I was married there, my kids received a wonderful and loving religious education there and we have made life long friends there. If you want a friendly, thoughtful and loving church, this is your place.

Westminster is my Goldilocks kind of church. It is not too big and not too small but just right! My husband and I started attending while «church shopping» and never looked further! We felt welcome from the start and we’ve been attending since 2004. I love that you can get involved in a variety of ways. The mission outreach is nicely diverse in regard to where money and time are spent. The pastors are caring and deliver great sermons on Sundays that have been thoughtfully and prayerfully composed, leaving you with a desire to learn more and several «talking points» to ponder. I especially love our annual all-​church retreat where we spend the weekend getting to know one another in a setting outside of church and the usual distractions.

Westminster is a wonderful neighborhood church. PCUSA. The Day School is fantastic, and the church is great for families. One of the great Exposition Boulevard churches in Tarrytown.