SPECIAL EVENTS

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Friday, October 16 | 6-8 pm | Home of Shelli Blackburn
Hosted by Shelli Blackburn, Cindy Gangstad, & Teresa Ward. Join us for a fun evening designed to build relationships, and share stories, among the single women at WHPC. Dinner will be served. No need to bring anything unless you have a favorite beverage.

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Oct 18

College of Officers Meeting

Sunday, October 18, 2026 | 12:15 - 1:15 pm | Dining Hall
Come and hear Pastor Emily share updates on the Session’s recent work after General Assembly 2026, highlights on WHPC’s current growth, and how you can continue to support and engage at WHPC.

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Oct 19

Christmas Choir Kickoff

Monday, October 19 | 6:30-8 pm | Sanctuary
Fill your heart with joy and singing! Join the Christmas Choir to sing on a short-term basis! After the Kick-off, rehearsals are Wednesdays 6:30-9 pm in the weeks before Advent. The Christmas Choir sings at both worship services all the Sundays of Advent and also on Christmas Eve. All are welcome!

If you have any questions, contact Emily Craven.

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Oct 23

Youth Lock-In

October 23 at 8 pm through October 24 at 8 am | Room 150 Youth Room
Calling all 6th–12th graders! Join us for an unforgettable night of fall fun, fellowship, and friends! We’ll decorate pumpkins, play games, enjoy delicious snacks, and spend the night together at church
As a special bonus, our 4th and 5th graders are invited to join us on October 23 from 8–10 pm for a little late-night fun! Grab your friends and get ready for a festive evening filled with laughter, community, and plenty of fall fun—no tricks, just treats!

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Oct 25

WHPC Art Exhibit Deadline

Submission Deadline: Sunday, October 25
We are excited to announce the 4th Annual WHPC Art Exhibit! This year’s theme is Blessings Overflow—an invitation to reflect on the many ways God’s grace, goodness, and love have filled our lives to overflowing.

Submission Details:

Theme: Blessings Overflow
Artwork: Any medium—painting, sculpture, photography, mixed media, fiber art, pottery, or another creative form
Accompanying Text: One or two lines describing your piece’s connection to how you have been blessed
Submission Deadline: Sunday, October 25
Art Exhibit Display: November 1 - December 31
Drop-off Location: Church office—Lorraine Harbour’s desk

If you would like to participate, please contact Lorriane Harbour

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Oct 25

Trunk or Treat

October 25 | 5-7 pm | WHPC Parking Lot
Decorate a Trunk for Trunk or Treat! We’re looking for families, individuals, and groups to decorate trunks for our annual Trunk or Treat celebration! 👻✨

Choose a fun theme, get creative, and help us provide a memorable fall experience for our community! Children and families will dress up and travel from trunk to trunk to play games and collect candy and prizes. We’ll also have hot dogs, chips, sodas, festive photo props, and plenty of fall fun for everyone!

Gather your family, friends, small group, or ministry team and sign up to host a trunk. We can’t wait to celebrate with you! 🧡🎉

Sign up to decorate a trunk—we can’t wait to see what you create!

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If you need ideas for trunk themes or games, contact Amanda Wallace.

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Mar 15

Family Mission Trip Spring Break 2027

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

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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

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Young Adult Bible Study

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!

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Momma's Bible Study

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.

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Westbank Women Bible Study

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.

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Happy to Be Presbyterian Class with Pastor Al

Sundays | 9:45 am | Room 205
Join this class for middle aged adults with Dr. Al Krummenacher.
What makes Presbyterians unique?
Where did we come from, and where are we headed?
Join Pastor Al for an engaging study and conversation about our denomination’s history, identity, and future. Pastor Emily will back up the conversation with additional perspective and help connect the discussion to life at WHPC.

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Sunday Morning Bible Class with Dr. Chris Knepp

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.

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Full House Family Class: Tools for Family Life presented by Ellen Johnson, MA, LPC

Sundays | 9:45 am | Downstairs Room 109
This class will be presented by Ellen Johnson, a licensed counselor and founder of Decades Counseling, an Austin-based practice serving individuals, couples, and families. Working from a faith-informed, trauma-sensitive framework, Ellen brings both clinical expertise and genuine warmth to the families she serves. WHPC holds a special place in Ellen’s story—her very first job was with our youth ministry! This class offers parents a welcoming place to connect, learn practical tools, and focus on what matters most in the parenting journey.

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Prayer Path Class

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!

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Thursday Women's Bible Study

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.

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Tuesday Morning Men’s Group

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 .

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Sr. Men’s Bible Study

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.

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LIBRARY EVENTS

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Nov 12

Evening Women's Book Club

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.

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Nov 19

Daytime Women's Book Club

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.

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Dec 10

Evening Women's Book Club

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.

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Dec 17

Daytime Women's Book Club

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.

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Jan 21

Daytime Women's Book Club

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.

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Feb 11

Evening Women's Book Club

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.

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Feb 18

Daytime Women's Book Club

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.

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Mar 11

Evening Women's Book Club

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.

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SPECIAL EVENTS

ONGOING EVENTS

MAHJONG FOR WOMEN

MONDAY BRIDGE FOR WOMEN

CO-ED BRIDGE

STUDIES & READINGS

LIBRARY EVENTS

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