SPECIAL EVENTS

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Thursday, March 26 | 6:30 pm | Rec Center
Middle school and high school students are invited to join us for a fun night of pickleball! No experience needed — we’ll divide courts by level so everyone can jump in and play, whether it’s your first time or you’ve played before. We’ll also have pickle-themed snacks and foods to go along with the night, plus plenty of time to hang out and have fun together. Bring a friend and come ready to play!

Mar 28

Serve Saturday

Saturday, March 28 | 7:30 – 11:30 am | WHPC Campus
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.

Mar 28

Packing Hope

Saturday, March 28 | 2-4 pm | WHPC
Help assemble 40,000 meals for students in Rwanda on March 28 at Packing Hope! The meals will feed 185 students for an entire year through Africa New Life. Join us as we serve along side other Austin congregations in our Rec Center.

This event is free to participate in, but we are encouraging a minimum $25 donation for each participant which will off set our costs and sponsors 83 meals!

Mar 29

"Palm Sunday Story" with Pastor Emily Wright

March 29 | 9 & 11 am | Sanctuary | Livestream
On Palm Sunday, we will have a full choir at both services, trumpet, children singing, palm parade, and a first-person sermon from Pastor Emily.

Mar 29

Easter Egg Hunt

Sunday, March 29 | After 11 am worship
For all pre-k and elementary families
Easter is a reason to celebrate, and we will do just that! Join us for our annual Easter Egg hunt, where we plan to hide over 1,000 eggs on our different playgrounds. We will have a bouncy house, petting zoo, and free hot dogs. This is the perfect time to connect with families, enjoy lunch and a treat, and get cute pics of the kiddos. Kids will be divided by age on different playgrounds to collect eggs. Please bring your Easter basket with you. See you there!

Apr 1

Lenten Organ Recital Series

Wednesday, April 1 | 12 pm
All are invited to attend our Lenten Organ Recital Series. Each recital will feature an Organist from the Austin area. This six-week series is free and open to the public in-person and will be Livestreamed on the WHPC YouTube channel.

Light Lunch Reception After Recital

Dr. Sheryl Sebo
AAGO, Interim Organist/Pianist at Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church
Light Lunch Reception After Recital

Apr 2

Maundy Thursday All Church Dinner & Service

April 2
5:30 pm Dinner | Dining Hall
Please join us for home-made pizza-spaghetti, salad, garlic bread, and dessert. Gluten free and vegetarian options available. No need to register.
Tenebrae Service
7 pm | Sanctuary | Livestream
Join us for a time of scripture, music and reflection as we remember Jesus’ commandment to love one another as he has loved us, celebrate the sacrament of communion, and then recount
Jesus’ final hours, his trial and crucifixion.

Apr 3

Good Friday Service

April 3 | 12 pm | Sanctuary
Come to a unique worship service as we experience the Passion of Christ.

Apr 5

Easter Worship

Sunday, April 5

7 am | Sunrise Worship

WHPC Plaza

West Ridge Middle School Football Field

9201 Scenic Bluff Dr, Austin, TX 78733

8:15, 9:30 & 11 am | Easter Worship

WHPC Sanctuary with Worship Band, Choir, & Brass

Apr 24

Annual Church Retreat

April 24-26 | Mo Ranch
Join us for a relaxing and fun weekend with family and friends. Contact Teresa Ward if you have any questions.

Jun 1

VBS - Rainforest Falls

June 1 - 4 | Monday - Thursday | 9 am - 12 pm
Ages 3 Years by June 1 (+ potty trained) - Incoming 5th Grade
Embark on a wild, creature-filled Amazon adventure where kids learn that Jesus is Creator, all-knowing, our refuge, love, and faithful. Your child will experience four days of God-centered fun, play games, sing, do crafts, and celebrate the good news of Jesus.

Jun 27

High School Mission Trip to Jamaica

Saturday, June 27 to Saturday, July, 4
This summer, our high school students will partner with Praying Pelicans Mission and travel to Jamaica for a meaningful mission experience rooted in service, relationship, and faith.

Jul 12

Blueprint Ministries San Antonio Mission Trip

Sunday, July 12 - Friday, July 17
Rising 7th graders through graduating seniors are invited to join us in the heart of San Antonio this summer. We will serve others by making homes safe, warm, and dry repairing roofs. Students will get the opportunity to gain new skills like working with power tools and tarring roofs (under adult supervision). This project is safe and done along side the empowering staff at Blueprint. Contact Emily Kidd for more information.

ONGOING EVENTS

MAHJONG

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 Momma's Bible Study

Wednesdays, Beginning February 25
9:30 am | Room 202
All mommas of young children are invited for this warm and approachable Bible Study about Jesus in the Gospel of John.

Lenten Small Group Conversation Class

Sundays, February 22 - March 29 | 9:45 am | Parlor
If you want to be part of a small group during Lent, this is your chance! Facilitators will gather groups in the church parlor every Sunday Morning using a curated short video and a discussion guide tailored for our congregation and our Lenten worship. Register now so that facilitators and groups can be arranged. You will meet with the same group for six weeks, getting to know one another and growing deeper in faith and fellowship. Sign up with a family member or friend! Don’t miss this chance to see Jesus and his teaching through a new lens! This study is based on the book The Last Supper - Conversations that Led to the Cross by Will Willimon.
Copies will be available in the church library.

Appointment with Destiny: Jesus Our Suffering Savior

Sundays, February 22 - March 29 | 9:45 am | Room 200
Join Chris Knepp and Al Krummenacher for a wonderful Lenten Bible study, diving into the Old Testament origins of Jesus' messianic ministry.

Monday Morning Adult Bible Study

January 26 - March 23 | 9:30 am | Room 200 & Zoom
Join Pastor Stacy in person or on Zoom, for an eight-week study of the core principles of our Presbyterian theology that counter the disturbing and confusing voices speaking for Christians today. We will read and discuss the book, "Being Presbyterian in a Dysvangelical America", as well as dive into Jesus' teachings to gain insight and find our voice in the discussions going on around us. Books can be purchased in the WHPC Library for $10.

Thursday Women's Bible Study

Thursdays, Beginning January 29 | 1 pm | Room 200
Come and study the hands on gospel. Matthew is filled with stories of Jesus with the people, touching those that needed healing, spending time with those that needed compassion, and much more.

The Full House Young Family Class

9:45 am | Ross Hall
A study for parents -“Habits of the Household: ”Each week we will focus on one key family habit: waking, mealtimes, discipline, screens, bedtime, rhythms of work/rest. This will be a practical, grace-centered discussion on how to integrate our faith into the daily chaos of our family.

Westbank Women Bible Study

Through May 6 | 10 am | Parlor
Join us for refreshments, music, and prayer followed by excellent teaching. We will begin with a study called "An Unlikely Lent" by Rachel Billups. For more information contact Christy Engemoen or Mary Allaway.

Tuesday Morning Men’s Group

Tuesdays | 7:00 am I Church Parlor
We will be studying "Bonhoeffer" authored by Eric Metaxas from March 10-31. All men are welcome to join us at 7:00 am on Tuesday's in the WHPC Parlor for coffee, breakfast snacks, fellowship and study. For more information contact Mike Ussery .

Contemplative Christianity

Sundays | 9:45 am | Room 202
Join us for a time set apart for contemplative prayer as we dig deeper into peacemaking in our lives and faith. All are welcome to step out of life's hectic pace and enter the simple quiet of silence.

Janis Claflin facilitates the class and is happy to answer questions, 512-657-5498, jcforpeace@gmail.com.

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.

LIBRARY EVENTS

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Apr 9

Evening Women's Book Club

Apr 9 | 6:30 PM

How to Share an Egg by Bonny Reichert NF, Memior

A moving culinary memoir about the relationship between food and family—sustenance and survival—from a chef, award-winning journalist, and daughter of a Holocaust survivor.When you’re raised by someone who once survived on potato peels and coffee grounds, you develop a pretty healthy respect for food.

Apr 16

Daytime Women's Book Club

Apr 16 | 11:00 CT in-person/11 CT Zoom

How to Read a Book by Monica Wood F

Join us at 11:00 CT for Lunch and a discussion. This book is an unsparingly honest and profoundly hopeful story about letting go of guilt, seizing second chances, and the power of books to change our lives. With the heart, wit, grace, and depth of understanding that has characterized her work, Monica Wood illuminates the decisions that define a life and the kindnesses that make life worth living.

May 14

Evening Women's Book Club

May 14 | 6:30 PM

The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamali HF

The novel follows the lives of two women, Elaheh (Ellie) and Homa, who are often hailed as the “Lion Women” for their remarkable courage and strength. They face a myriad of challenges, from societal norms and family expectations to political unrest and personal tragedies, against the backdrop of Iran’s turbulent history.

SPECIAL EVENTS

ONGOING EVENTS

MAHJONG

MONDAY BRIDGE FOR WOMEN

CO-ED BRIDGE

STUDIES & READINGS

LIBRARY EVENTS

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