Westminster Presbyterian — Local services in Alta

Our family joined WPC 22 years ago and have never looked back! It's been the ideal church community for us - warm, welcoming, casual, and blessed with extraordinary pastoral leadership and a fantastic Youth ministry. Our son started in the nursery, came up through the wonderful Sunday school program, and had amazing experiences on a youth mission trip. One of the best things about WPC is the focus on nurturing children and ensuring that they feel loved and cared for -- including the fun and beautiful Time of Discovery ritual during Sunday sermons, where the pastor sits on the floor with the kids and engages them in a "child's-eye" (and often laughter-filled) version of the day's lesson. It's a treat for the whole congregation! Having originally come for the sermons, we've stayed for the strong sense of community, the variety of mission-driven outreach activities, and the many opportunities for spiritual renewal --always in a non-judgmental manner - like the incredible 4-day 'pilgrimage' a group of us recently enjoyed at the Presbyterian retreat center on Lake Tahoe. And yes, the weekly sermons continue to be as absorbing, thought-provoking, challenging and humorous as ever! For the hesitant, rest assured that WPC welcomes 'seekers' as heartily...

We joined WPC 20 years ago. The intergenerational exposure is so important for my family. For example, my son interviewed a WWII vet from the church for a grammar school project. The weekly connection to the church community, particularly through the sharing of joys and concerns during the service, broadens our perspective and deepens our empathy for others. A women's meditation group has provided vital support during pivotal life moments. Opportunities to serve abound through the bagged lunch program, diaper distribution for the needy, food bank service, Habit for Humanity projects, creating floral arrangements for Sunday service, singing in the choir etc. From pancake breakfasts, picnics in the park, small group dinners and monthly hikes there are many ways to get to know congregants outside of the Sunday service. Both sons were confirmed at the church and loved participating in the summer service trips and recruited friends from outside the church to join as well. Jeff has been a great source of encouragement and a spiritual perspective for the boys. We love hearing Rob and Bethany's sermons both in...

Large contemporary congregation with progressive outreach programs benefiting the local communities of color, gender, disparate income and housed circumstances. The pastoral leadership has blessed us with their unique ability to present the good news of the bible in spiritual context with the challenges of today. I walked into their sanctuary ten years ago, and am a devoted volunteer both in session and committee outreach today. If you are seeking, if you are looking for a perspective, if you want community that transcends career, this may help you find an answer.

WPC has recently completed a ten year renovation plan, culminating in renewed organizational and gathering spaces, as well as much needed structural retrofit. Post-pandemic, the church is launching new streaming hybrid programs and navigating congregational support options in the new...