SPECIAL EVENTS
Thursday, November 5
11:30 am - 1 pm
Room 200
We look forward to welcoming WHPC member Susie Kelly as our speaker. Susie Kelly has been a member of WHPC since 1999, when she and her husband, Pat, joined the congregation. She is currently an elder on the WHPC Missions Committee. With a 20-year career in television and corporate communications, Susie has a talent for telling stories that inform, connect, and inspire. She later brought those skill to WHPC, serving part-time as the church’s
first Communications Director.
Childcare is provided with a reservation.
Sunday, November 8
12 pm
Dining Hall
Hosted by award-winning former KVUE journalist Kim Barnes, with her husband Mike participating, this gathering will draw on their experience founding Parenting Aging Parents to share practical guidance, helpful resources, and compassionate support for navigating the challenges of caring for aging parents.
Friday, November 13
6 - 9 pm
Dining Hall
You’re invited to an evening of Mahjong for adults! Whether you’re brand new, a beginner, or already know how to play, all are welcome. Please bring your own snack, we will provide water, tea, and coffee. We look forward to a fun evening of fellowship and mahjong.
Saturday, November 14
7:30 – 11:30 am
WHPC Campus
This is a hands-on opportunity to invest in your church. Folks are needed to work outside in teams to freshen up our gardens and grounds. Join us outside and get your hands dirty! If you have any questions, contact Kyle Key.
Sunday, November 15
12 pm
Rec Center
Join us as we gather in fellowship and gratitude to celebrate the many blessings God continues to pour out upon our church family. An RSVP is not required, but your response will help us plan and prepare for this special gathering. Childcare will be provided with reservations.
March 15-18, 2027 | Mustang Island Conference Center
Make plans to join us for a special family mission trip to Mustang Island. Families will spend the mornings serving together through meaningful, age-appropriate mission projects, with afternoons free to enjoy the beach, explore the island, and spend time as a family.
This trip is designed to help children and adults experience the joy of serving others while building friendships and making lasting memories. Families of all ages and stages are welcome—more information and registration details are coming soon.
For more information Stephen Finkel, stephenf@whpc.org
ONGOING EVENTS
MAHJONG FOR WOMEN
Every Tuesday from 1 - 3 pm | Parlor
Sharpen Your Mind — and Have Fun Doing It!
Playing Mahjong is a great way to meet new friends while boosting your concentration and mental agility.
Whether you’re a beginner or experienced player, all are welcome!
Contact Teresa Ward, Director of Engagement, for more information
MONDAY BRIDGE FOR WOMEN
Second and Fourth Monday | 1 - 4 pm | Room 205
Questions contact Cindy Gangstad.
CO-ED BRIDGE
Fourth Friday of the Month | 10 am -2 pm | Room 205
Questions contact Cindy Gangstad
STUDIES & READINGS
Wednesdays | 8-9 pm | Room 126
Young Adults are invited to join us for a weekly Bible Study on Wednesday nights! We’ll gather for snacks, a mix of reading the Bible and watching videos, and plenty of open conversation as we explore Scripture, ask honest questions, and talk about how faith connects with everyday life. No special Bible knowledge required— just come as you are and join the conversation!
Thursdays, October 1 - November 12 | 9:30 - 11 am | Room 202
Join Pastor Emily and Director of Children’s Ministry Outreach Amanda Wallace in a fall bible study. Childcare is provided with registration. This is open to all moms.
Wednesdays | Beginning Sept 16 | 10 am | Parlor
This welcoming group of women invite you to join them this fall as they begin a study by Jennifer Cowart called Thrive. For more information contact Christy Engemoen, Christyengemoen@gmail.com.
Sunday Morning Bible Class with Rev. Chris Knepp
Sundays | 9:45 am | Room 200
This class is now studying the Pastoral Epistles. Join us for a lively class and discussion.
Sundays | 9:45 am | Downstairs Room 109
Starting Sunday, October 18, the WHPC Full House Parenting Class will begin a series called "Grace-Filled Parenting." Members of our class will be guiding discussions around select episodes from the popular podcast, "Raising Boys and Girls" from a Christian perspective. We'll be talking about resilience, respect, discipline, relationships, and more - please join us!
Sundays | 9:45 am | Chapel
Come explore a deeper relationship with God and a richer awareness of God’s presence in everyday life. This class will offer a gentle, welcoming space to be heard without judgment or problem-solving—a space where we can make room for the Holy Spirit in our lives.
Each week, we will discuss meaningful readings and authors on the spiritual life, share together, and practice prayer. Everyone is welcome!
Thursdays | 1 pm | Room 200
Join Pastor Emily in a 10-week study of 1 Samuel. We will explore how we can discern and trust the voice of God, what obedience looks like today, and following God when life is uncertain. This is a drop-in class with no homework.
Tuesdays | 7:00 am I Church Parlor
From October 13 through November 17, we will be studying "The Secret of Life - Paul's Christ Centered Philosophy in Philippians", authored by Dr. F. Scott Spencer. All men are welcome to join us at 7:00 am on Tuesdays for a great study, coffee and breakfast snacks.
For more information contact Mike Ussery .
Tuesdays | 8 am | Zoom
Join this small group of men who read through the Bible, explore the context in which it was written and discuss its meaning for our lives today. Contact Bill Allaway for a Zoom invite.
LIBRARY EVENTS
Nov. 12 | 6:30 PM
Life, and Death, and Giants by Ron Rindo F
This novel that follows the extraordinary story of Gabriel Fisher, an orphaned, gentle giant with pituitary gigantism. Raised in an Amish community, his growth to nearly 8 feet tall, extraordinary athletic talents, and connection with animals transform the lives of those around him.
Nov. 19 | 11:00 CT in-person/Noon Zoom
Before I Forget by Tory Henwood Hoen F
Join us at 11:00 CT for lunch and a discussion of this funny, heartfelt, late coming-of-age story that explores the nuances of family, the complexities of memory, and how sometimes, the people we know the best are the ones who surprise us the most.
Dec. 10 | 6:30 PM
Time of the Child: A Novel by Niall Williams F
This novel set in the rain-soaked Irish village of Faha in December 1962, it follows a taciturn local doctor and his bookish adult daughter whose lives are upended when they take in an abandoned baby found in the churchyard.
Dec. 17 | 11:00 CT in-person/Noon Zoom
Time of the Child: A Novel by Niall Williams F
Join us at 11:00 CT for lunch and a discussion. This novel set in the rain-soaked Irish village of Faha in December 1962, it follows a taciturn local doctor and his bookish adult daughter whose lives are upended when they take in an abandoned baby found in the churchyard.
Jan. 21| 11:00 CT in-person/Noon Zoom
This Book Made Me Think of You by Libby Page F
Join us at 11:00 CT for lunch and a discussion of this emotional, uplifting novel about Tilly Nightingale, a grieving widow who receives a posthumous year-long gift from her late husband. To help her navigate her first year without him, he arranged for her to pick up one book and a tender handwritten letter each month at her local bookstore.
Feb 11| 6:30 PM
Kin by Tayari Jones HF
A deeply moving historical novel set in the segregated South of the 1950s and 1960s. It explores themes of motherlessness, womanhood, and the meaning of chosen family through the parallel lives of Annie and Vernice, two lifelong friends bound by an unbreakable, life-shaping connection. An unforgettable work from one of the brightest and most irresistible voices in contemporary fiction.
Feb. 18| 11:00 CT in-person/Noon Zoom
The Book Club for Troublesome Women by Marie Bostwick HF
Join us at 11:00 CT for lunch and a discussion of a historical fiction novel that follows four dissatisfied housewives in 1960s Virginia. After secretly reading Betty Friedan’s groundbreaking The Feminine Mystique, the friends form a tight-knit sisterhood, navigating the era's restrictive patriarchal norms while pursuing personal fulfillment and discovering their own independence.
Mar 11 | 6:30 PM
The Same Sweet Girls by Cassandra King F
This book chronicles the lives of a tight-knit group of lifelong friends.None of the Same Sweet Girls are really girls anymore and none of them have actually ever been that sweet. But this spirited group of Southern women, who have been holding biannual reunions ever since they were together in college, are nothing short of compelling.
