Westminster Presbyterian Church 
Who We Are


  

We are a Christ-centered Presbyterian Church
 

Our Mission... 
 

Inspiring people to become committed Christians, to grow in the wisdom of God's word, and to become living examples of Christ's love for the world.
 

Our Vision...

 

To create a multi-generational community of believers who learn and obey God's word; and so we will engage in acts of service, be faithful in prayer and joyful in worship, join together in fellowship, and raise the next generation to be faithful followers of Jesus Christ.
 

Key Values...
Some of the key values that shape Westminster Church are:
  • A desire for Bible-based, passionate preaching
  • We value education and want more opportunity to dig deeper into God's word
  • We value our children, our youth and the great age diversity seen in our hallways
  • We want more fellowship opportunities, both church-wide and among the three services
  • We want better communication about opportunities to become involved, about where volunteers are needed, and sharing stories of the many good things our church is doing in our community and world
  • Our Past - Present - Future

    Westminster had its beginning in the mind and heart of one man, the late Dr. D. Kirkland West, beloved pastor of Medford's downtown First Presbyterian Church.  His vision was of a second Presbyterian church...in east Medford. A nucleus of his members met to implement the idea, eventually organizing the new church on December 1, 1958.  There were 125 original signers and a total of 211 charter members by July 1959.  With the blessing of First Church that all had loved, this spirited congregation set out to build a new church.

    Groundbreaking took place at this Oakwood Drive site on May 24, 1959.  The first worship service was held seven months later on Christmas Sunday, December 20, in the building we now know as Fellowship Hall.

    Westminster grew in service and in size.  After a quarter century and several years of planning, the congregation voted in 1987 to fulfill a long-held dream of building a true sanctuary and church office complex. In September 1988, there was a new groundbreaking, followed by a dedication service on June 4, 1989, just 30 years after Westminster's founding.

    Ten years later, that new sanctuary loan had been paid in full.  The membership of 560, nearly a 25% increase from the five previous years, was already posing worship seating and facility challenges.  A burgeoning youth program was reaching out to more than 125 young people, of whom 40 were members here.  Undergirding Westminster's program is an annual budget which is prayerfully and promptly pledged by the congregation.

    Westminster is the realization of the dreams, toil, prayers and sacrifice of many people who have worked and worshiped here. Now, as the church continues to grow and change, the Session formed an active strategic planning group.  Its focus is our future:  to enhance the promise of mission and vision we have declared to the Lord.

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