SPECIAL EVENTS
Sunday, September 27
11 am Worship & Lunch After Service
Join us to recognize some of our youngest children of the church and encourage them in their faith. All 3-5 YEAR OLD CHILDREN and their families are invited for this extra special Sunday morning! Children can receive a bible downstairs during the family luncheon and celebration. We will have delicious food, a special ceremony, and beautiful fellowship! Invite your relatives, neighbors, and friends to see your little one recognized as a child of God.
Learn About WHPC & Meet New Friends! Whether you’re new to WHPC or have been worshiping with us for a while, we invite you to join us for a casual lunch and a warm, welcoming opportunity to learn more about the WHPC community.
Meet new friends, hear more about who we are, and discover ways to deepen your faith, build connections, and get involved in the life of the church.
All are welcome—there is no commitment to join. For those who are ready to become members of WHPC, a brief Called Session meeting will be held at the conclusion of the lunch.
Childcare will be provided with a reservation.
Thursday, October 1 | 11:30 am - 1 pm | Dining Hall
We look forward to welcoming WHPC member and staff member,
Mel Murray as our speaker. Childcare is provided with a reservation. We look forward to connecting with you at the luncheon!
Friday, October 2 | 5 - 8 pm | Dining Hall
🥖 Calling All Bread Makers! 🥖 We’re so excited to have your children join us for Holy Rollers! Our children and youth, will knead, pray over, and bake delicious bread to be served on World Communion Sunday. No experience needed—ages 3 years through 12th grade. Come roll up your sleeves for an evening of faith, friends and fun!
Sunday, October 4 | 9 & 11 am | Sanctuary
This year, our Children's Ministries will bake the bread and help serve Communion in worship. Come and share in this special World Communion Service and celebration.
Thursday, October 8 | 6:30 - 8 pm | County Line at Bee Caves Rd
Join us for an unforgettable evening where real people share their tales of shared hope, restored lives and inspiring opportunity. This in-person event is all about connection, inspiration, and those moments that change everything. Bring a friend or come ready to make new ones — stories are best enjoyed together! Don’t miss out on a night full of heart, laughter, live music, and surprises. See you there!
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!
If you need ideas for trunk themes or games, contact Amanda Wallace.
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
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.
Sundays | Beginning September 13 | 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.
Sunday Morning Bible Class with Rev. Chris Knepp
Sundays | Beginning September 13| 9:45 am | Room 200
Rev. Chris Knepp will begin the semester by exploring three Old Testament prophets: Amos, Hosea, and Micah. Come ready to learn, reflect, and be inspired by ancient wisdom that still speaks
powerfully to our lives today.
Sundays | Beginning September 13| 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.
Sundays | Beginning September 13 | 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!
Begins Thursday, September 10 | 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
"Becoming Like Jesus"
From September 1 through October 6, we will delve into a six-week study by Pastor Matt Chandler, "Becoming Like Jesus" based on the Beatitudes. All men are welcome to join us in the WHPC Parlor from 7:00 to 8:00 am for coffee, breakfast snacks & a great study.
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
Oct 8| 6:30 PM
The Sisters of Sinai by Janet Soskice NF
This emotional novel that explores grief, trauma, art, and the transformative power of lifelong human connections. The narrative alternates between a coming-of-age summer and the present day to trace the ripple effects of a fierce, unbreakable bond. It follows a traumatized teenage girl who embarks on a cross-country journey inspired by a famous painting of four friends, unraveling a beautiful story about loyalty, trauma, and chosen family.
Oct. 15 | 11:00 CT in-person/Noon Zoom
Life, and Death, and Giants by Ron Rindo F
Join us at 11:00 CT for lunch and a discussion of 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. 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.
