Westminster Presbyterian Church, Alexandria Va

Rev. Dr. Larry R. Hayward continues the fall sermon series, "Westminster at 75." As our 75th anniversary approaches, we take a look at our past, present, and future as a congregation. Today, Dr. Hayward relates how the theology and liturgy of the Reformed tradition, the mainline church, and Westminster give us the tools, the permission, and the spiritual power to speak to events in this world and to search for, find, and live out our Christian faith. The Scripture lesson is Acts 17:16-18b, 22-34.

Following our first Dessert and Dialogue with Dr. Tom Insel from the National Institute of Mental Health, we are pleased to have other professionals from NIMH share their expertise with us. Dr. Jane Pearson is the Chair of the NIMH Suicide Research Consortium, leading the NIMH efforts to understanding the complicated challenge of preventing suicides. She helped us understand who is at risk and offered us some education and opportunities to know how to prevent pathways to self-destruction.

Rev. Casey W. FitzGerald continues the fall sermon series, "Westminster at 75." As our 75th anniversary approaches, we take a look at our past, present, and future as a congregation. Today's Scripture lesson is Matthew 28:16-20, and is read by Rev. Dr. George A. Pera, Pastor Emeritus.

Following our first Dessert and Dialogue with Dr. Tom Insel from the National Institute of Mental Health, we are pleased to have other professionals from NIMH share their expertise with us. Dr. Daniel Pine is the Chief of the Section on Development & Neuroscience at the NIMH Intramural Research Program. A specialist in pediatric mental disorders, Dr. Pine will discuss ways that anxiety is expressed, especially in children, focusing on the difference between anxiety that is a normal part of life and anxiety that is part of a problem that needs to be addressed.

Rev. Patrick A. Hunnicutt continues the fall sermon series, "Westminster at 75." As our 75th anniversary approaches, we take a look at our past, present, and future as a congregation. Today's Scripture lesson is Mark 10:17-27.

"We belong to traditions that require us to be dissatisfied with whatever we have--not because we have too little, but because we have too much." Rabbi Jack Moline, Executive Director of the Interfaith Alliance, talks to us about how individuals can be proactive about philanthropy beyond typical organizational structures. What are the values and virtues we would like to see better expressed in this world? Rabbi Moline shares how he practices philanthropy and the stories of the people to whom he has donated. on the web: interfaithalliance.org thesixtyfund.weebly.com

Rev. Dr. Larry R. Hayward continues the fall sermon series, "Westminster at 75." As our 75th anniversary approaches, we take a look at our past, present, and future as a congregation. This Sunday, Dr. Hayward examines how and why people find a church home at Westminster. Today's Scripture lesson is 1 Corinthians 9:19-23.

Rev. Dr. Larry R. Hayward continues the fall sermon series, "Westminster at 75." As our 75th anniversary approaches, we take a look at our past, present, and future as a congregation. This Sunday, Dr. Hayward talks about the purpose of preaching and how faith comes by hearing. Today's Scripture lesson is Romans 10:14-15, 17 (KJV).

Dr. R. Bruce Douglass, Director, Reformed Institute of Metropolitan Washington, returns to Westminster for our first Adult Education series this fall. Today, he discusses Marilynne Robinson and Calvinist Mysticism. Part 3 of 3.

Dr. R. Bruce Douglass, Director, Reformed Institute of Metropolitan Washington returns to Westminster for our first Adult Education series this fall. Today, he discusses John de Gruchy and Calvinist Humanism. Part 2 of 3.

Rev. Casey W. FitzGerald continues the fall sermon series, "Westminster at 75." As our 75th anniversary approaches, we take a look at our past, present, and future as a congregation. This Sunday, Rev. FitzGerald took a cue from RENT and asked us, "How do you measure a year?" Today's Scripture lesson is Mark 9:30-37.

Dr. R. Bruce Douglass, Director, Reformed Institute of Metropolitan Washington returns to Westminster for our first Adult Education series this fall. In recent years, there has been an increased interest in John Calvin and his deep and provocative ideas. Dr. Douglass will discuss why this development seems to be taking place as he examines critically some of its many fruits. Part 1 of 3.

Rev. Dr. Larry R. Hayward begins the fall sermon series, "Westminster at 75." As our 75th anniversary approaches, we take a look at our past, present, and future as a congregation. This Sunday, we explored how genuine friendships in the life of the church comfort us in times of need and lift us in times of joy. Today's Scripture lesson is Romans 16:1-16.

Rev. Dr. Larry R. Hayward preaches today. The Scripture lesson is Proverbs 25:11-15 and James 3:1-12.

Rev. Dr. Larry R. Hayward concludes the summer sermon series, "Christ and Culture." Today's Scripture lesson is Romans 3:21-26.

Rev. Dr. Larry R. Hayward continues the summer sermon series, "Christ and Culture." Today's Scripture lesson is John 3:16-21.

Rev. Dr. Larry R. Hayward continues the summer sermon series, "Christ and Culture." Today's Scripture is 2 Corinthians 4:16--5:10.

Rev. Dr. Larry R. Hayward continues the summer sermon series, "Christ and Culture." The Scripture today is Matthew 5:17-19; 22:15-21.

Rev. Dr. Larry R. Hayward continues the summer sermon series, "Christ and Culture." The Scripture today is Matthew 2:1-12.

Rev. Dr. Larry R. Hayward continues the summer sermon series, "Christ and Culture." The Scripture today is selected passages of 1 John.