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The Latest – Calendars, News & Events Monthly Newsletter: The Log Westminster Presbyterian Church produces a monthly newsletter, The Westminster Log (The Log for short). Click on any month below to view a PDF of the issue. 2026 Issues May 2026 April 2026 Log March 2026 Log February 2026 Log January 2026 Log Weekly Calendar >>View Current Weekly Calendar Monthly Calendar >>View Current Monthly Calendar Upcoming Events We are an active community and invite you to join us for one of our many events . Be sure to visit us on Facebook for all the latest updates and to view photos of past events. >>View Upcoming Events Subscribe Stay up to date with the latest news and announcements Email* Yes, please add me to your mailing list. * Sign up!

Here When You Need Us Life is filled with moments of joy, times of sorrow, and everything in between. We are here to walk with you through all of the journeys of life. Baptisms Baptism is a beautiful expression of God's grace and love that reaches us always–as an infant, even before we can respond, or as an adult symbolizing our commitment to God on our spiritual journey. Goodbyes Funerals and memorial services are sacred time to honor a loved one's life, offer comfort to those who grieve, and proclaim the hope we have in Christ's promises. Our pastors are here to walk with you through every step of planning and remembrance. Visitation Westminster reaches out with the love of Christ to those who are homebound, in the hospital, or in need of encouragement. Whether through a friendly visit, a prayer, or a simple conversation, we strive to bring comfort and connection to every member of our church family. Contact the church office to inquire about a visit. Home Communion For those unable to attend worship in person, our pastors and other trained church leaders are honored to bring Holy Communion to your home. This ministry extends the fellowship and grace of our Sunday worship to members who are homebound, in the hospital, or in care facilities. Contact the church office to schedule a visit. Wings of Prayer Whether your needs are specific, private, or anywhere in between, we want to partner with you in prayer through any challenges life brings. Let us know how we can pray for and with you today. You are not alone. Weddings At Westminster, we believe marriage is a sacred covenant and a joyful celebration of God's love. Our church offers a beautiful setting for your wedding ceremony, along with pastoral guidance and support as you prepare for this special day. We welcome both members and non-members to inquire about scheduling and service details. Building Use If you are interested in using our facilities for an event or in partnership, please download, complete, and submit our Building Use Request form. Contact Us 103 E. Midland Street, Bay City, MI 48706 989-686-1360 Contact us via email at office@wpcbc.org Subscribe Stay up to date with the latest news and announcements Email* Yes, please add me to your mailing list. * Sign up!

Our Team Each member of our staff brings unique gifts and passions to help our church family grow in faith, build community, and reach out with Christ's love. Pastor, Head of Staff Rev. Jamie Milton pastor@wpcbc.org Facilities Manager Harold Miller Parish Associate Rev. Linda Williams parishassoc@wpcbc.org Director of Youth Ministry Leah Sneller youthdirector@wpcbc.org Clerk of Session Chris Thurman Church Secretary Bill Petzold office@wpcbc.org Treasurer Phil Reagh Nursery Supervisor Elaine Edwards Financial Secretary Lisa Carelli treasurer@wpcbc.org Organist Seth Cunningham Financial Assistant Martha Tapley Choir Director Dawn Auger Subscribe Stay up to date with the latest news and announcements Email* Yes, please add me to your mailing list. * Sign up!

Westminster Community Pantry A caring connection for all of Bay County Visit the Westminster Community Pantry Facebook page for more photos and information! Westminster Presbyterian Church has always been on the front lines working to relieve hunger issues in Bay County. In June 2024, the Westminster Community Pantry opened to help with this growing concern. Partnering with the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan and Hidden Harvest along with church members and community friends, we offer a community food pantry where guests can select the products they need and can use. Bay County residents may visit the pantry once every four weeks and are accompanied through the pantry by a volunteer. Besides canned and packaged foods, our partnerships allow us to offer fresh bread, produce, and some bakery items. Eggs, cheese, and other dairy products are often available. Toothbrushes, toothpaste, and body soap are also available. If you or your organization would like to find out more about our Community Pantry, become a community partner, volunteer, or make a donation, please contact us at pantry@wpcbc.org . This institution is an equal opportunity provider. >> Click to view Other Bay City Food Resources. >> Donate to the Pantry Online Pantry Hours Wednesdays 4:00-6:00 p.m. Thursdays 10:00 a.m. - Noon Subscribe Stay up to date with the latest news and announcements Email* Yes, please add me to your mailing list. * Sign up!

Privacy Policy A legal disclaimer The explanations and information provided on this page are only general and high-level explanations and information on how to write your own document of a Privacy Policy. You should not rely on this article as legal advice or as recommendations regarding what you should actually do, because we cannot know in advance what are the specific privacy policies you wish to establish between your business and your customers and visitors. We recommend that you seek legal advice to help you understand and to assist you in the creation of your own Privacy Policy. Privacy Policy - the basics Having said that, a privacy policy is a statement that discloses some or all of the ways a website collects, uses, discloses, processes, and manages the data of its visitors and customers. It usually also includes a statement regarding the website’s commitment to protecting its visitors’ or customers’ privacy, and an explanation about the different mechanisms the website is implementing in order to protect privacy. Different jurisdictions have different legal obligations of what must be included in a Privacy Policy. You are responsible to make sure you are following the relevant legislation to your activities and location. What to include in the Privacy Policy Generally speaking, a Privacy Policy often addresses these types of issues: the types of information the website is collecting and the manner in which it collects the data; an explanation about why is the website collecting these types of information; what are the website’s practices on sharing the information with third parties; ways in which your visitors and customers can exercise their rights according to the relevant privacy legislation; the specific practices regarding minors’ data collection; and much, much more. To learn more about this, check out our article “Creating a Privacy Policy ”.

Learn We strive to provide meaningful learning opportunities for all ages here at Westminster, please join us! Bible Study Our weekly Bible study options include an Adult Bible Study on Sunday mornings at the church and weekly online Bible Study for remote learning. WPC and Me If you'd like to find out more about becoming a member of Westminster, join us for a time dedicated to learn about what membership means and what the church does for its community. These classes are scheduled based on interest. Contact the office if you'd like to attend! Lunch and Learn Monthly meetings cover a variety of topics. Bring your lunch and join us. All are welcomed here! Subscribe Stay up to date with the latest news and announcements Email* Yes, please add me to your mailing list. * Sign up!

Presbyterian Connections The Presbyterian Church (USA) is a connectional church. To find out more about some of those connections, click the links below: Presbytery of Lake Huron Synod of the Covenant Presbyterian Church (USA) Subscribe Stay up to date with the latest news and announcements Email* Yes, please add me to your mailing list. * Sign up!

Serve Your Church Serving our church allows us to use our gifts to lift others up, strengthen our faith, and help create a loving community where everyone can grow together. AV/Broadcasting Do you love technology or music? Join our AV/Sound Team and help create a welcoming worship experience each week. From running sound and slides to managing livestreams, your skills can make a big difference behind the scenes! Ushers Join our Usher Team and help make everyone feel at home! Ushers greet guests, assist with seating, and support our worship services with a friendly smile and caring heart. Coffee Hour Help create a welcoming space for fellowship! Join our Coffee Hour Team and serve refreshments while sharing smiles and conversation before and after worship. It's a simple way to show hospitality and build community. Greeters Be the first friendly face people see on Sunday! Our Greeter Team welcomes members and guests, helping everyone feel at home from the moment they arrive. A smile and a kind word can make all the difference. Choir or Bell Choir Lift your voice or ring out your praise! Join our Choir or Bell Choir and help lead the congregation in joyful worship. All skill levels are welcome–we'll provide the music and encouragement. Subscribe Stay up to date with the latest news and announcements Email* Yes, please add me to your mailing list. * Sign up!

Youth/Children Westminster's children and youth are given a creative and engaging environment to learn about Jesus and how to make him a part of every-day life. We continue to adapt our children's Sunday School classes to meet the needs of our church families and any young families looking for a church home. Nursery Children are always welcome in our worship services, but in case you need some help, our nursery is staffed for every service if you should need it. Youth Bell Choir We provide opportunities for children and youth to learn the joy of worshipping through music. We offer a Chime Bell Choir (thru grade 4) and a Youth Bell Choir (5th-12th grade) who assist in leading worship periodically. PRAYground We understand that young children may need to move and have different ways of experiencing God during worship. Our PRAYground is located at the back of the church and offers a space where children can explore quiet activities while still participating in worship. Vacation Bible School Our Vacation Bible School offers a week of Bible-based fun, friendship, and faith-building activities for children. Join us as we learn about Jesus in a joyful, safe, and welcoming environment. Weekly Youth Group Youth (5th thru 12th grade) are invited to join us on Sunday evenings for dinner and a time to hang out together. Sometimes we're playing games, sometimes we're studying the Bible, and sometimes we're serving! Contact our Youth Director for the latest schedule of events. Children's Church Children 5th grade and under are invited to join our "Children's Church" during Sunday morning worship services. For around 20 minutes during the service, students will leave the sanctuary with their teachers for a time of Bible stories and crafts. Students will return to the sanctuary for the final hymn of the service. Subscribe Stay up to date with the latest news and announcements Email* Yes, please add me to your mailing list. * Sign up!

Support Our Church Everything we have is gift from God. Giving to the church reflects gratitude for what God has provided. Through our generosity, the church is equipped to serve others, share hope, and extend love beyond its walls. When we give, we become partners in God's work, investing in lives transformed and a mission that reaches far beyond ourselves. Gifts for Today Cash, check, credit card and on-line donations are easily made to the church. Staff is available to answer any questions. Retirement assets, stock and real estate donations may provide charitable deductions while enabling the church to further its mission and outreach in a way that aligns generosity with thoughtful financial planning. >>Donate Online Gifts for Tomorrow (Planned Gifts**) Bequest Including a gift in your Will or Trust is a powerful way to leave a lasting legacy of faith and generosity. It allows you to support the mission of the church and values you care about well into the future, ensuring your impact continues beyond your lifetime. Designated Beneficiary The church can be named as full or partial beneficiary of your life insurance or retirement accounts. Such a gift can bring peace of mind, knowing you have thoughtfully provided for both loved ones and causes that reflect your deepest beliefs. **Disclaimer: Other charitable avenues may be available to you. Always seek the counsel of a professional advisor to determine what is best for your personal wishes. Endowment All planned gifts to Westminster Presbyterian Church are placed in an endowment which is permanently invested to provide long-term stability and sustainability for the future. Such gifts demonstrate your strong affirmation of trust and partnership in our purpose. Two endowments are managed for the benefit of Westminster Presbyterian Church, and donations can be made to either one. >>Our Funds with Presbyterian Giving >> Our Fund with Bay Area Community Foundation

We Are a Matthew 25 Church Westminster's worship, work, mission and service is guided by our call to be a Matthew 25 church. This call encourages churches to live out one of Jesus’ final teachings on discipleship found in the Gospel of Matthew. Matthew 25:31-46 may be a familiar passage to many. It calls all of us to be actively engaged in the world around us, displaying our faith through our actions and how we treat our neighbors. Briefly, it tells of Jesus praising those who in life had shown him compassion by feeding him, giving him water, welcoming him, clothing him, caring for him when he was sick, and visiting him in prison. Shocked, the righteous do not remember doing any of these things for Jesus, to which he replies, “I assure you that when you have done it for one of the least of these siblings of mine, you have done it for me.” These words from Matthew 25 serve as our guiding call: serving others IS serving Christ. Being a Matthew 25 church involves more than just serving our neighbors. It invites us to ask the question “Why?” Why is there such a great need in our community? Why do hundreds of people need to visit our Community Pantry every month to get help with groceries? Why do so many of our neighbors depend on the Salvation Army’s Matthew 25 Café or the Food of Faith ministry to get a hot meal? How can Sleep in Heavenly Peace build 60+ beds every month and still not have enough to fulfill every request for a bed? Being a Matthew 25 church invites us to ask the “why” question, to learn about systemic, generational poverty and structural racism, and follow it up with, “What am I going to do about it?” Compassion. Reflection. Action. That’s what being a Matthew 25 church is about. That’s what Westminster is about. Subscribe Stay up to date with the latest news and announcements Email* Yes, please add me to your mailing list. * Sign up!

Fellowship Through genuine fellowship, the church becomes not just a place of worship, but a family that nurtures faith and service. You are welcomed HERE. Coffee Hour Join us in the Fellowship Hall for coffee, donuts, and conversation on Sundays before Worship and/or in the Chapel for coffee, cookies and conversation following Worship. Gathering and Games Join us after worship once a month for a fun and informal way to learn new games, meet new people, and catch up with old friends. Out to Lunch Bunch Our "Out to Lunch Bunch" gets together on the third Wednesday of each month to enjoy food, fellowship and conversation. Check out the church calendar for this month's location, and join us! Presbyterian Women Lydia Circle and Deborah Circle are two active Presbyterian Women's groups that meet monthly to strengthen their faith through fellowship and study in a casual environment. Book Club Whether you want to share your thoughts or simply listen, the Book Club welcomes everyone to explore themes like hope, community and resilience. Writing Groups Like to journal, write poetry, or maybe even a proverb or two? Or maybe you are just looking for inspiration. This is the fellowship for you. We gather periodically to write and reflect together. Check out the latest newsletter for the latest details. Caring Connections Grief Group The grief journey can be overwhelming and painful. Caring Connections can help you cope and navigate these troubled waters. Anyone in the community is welcomed to participate the First Thursday of each month from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. Knitting Group Do you have a talent for knitting or want to learn how? An informal gathering meets every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. to work on projects and enjoy each other's company. Subscribe Stay up to date with the latest news and announcements Email* Yes, please add me to your mailing list. * Sign up!