Upcoming Events
Sunday, November 23 | 12 pm
Join us to decorate the church for Advent. Lunch will be provided. Many hands make for a quick set up! For more information, contact Becky Ballbach.
Next Sunday, November 30 | 12 pm | Sanctuary
Vote On Our New Officers | The Session of WHPC has called a congregational meeting for the purpose of electing Church Officers, Trustees, and members of the Congregational Nominating Committee. The full slate of nominees will be included in next week’s E-News.
December 4 | 11:30 am | Dining Hall
Please join us for our annual December luncheon. Enjoy a festive time of holiday singing and a creative activity—making Christmas trees from repurposed paperback books. This is a fun and relaxed way to meet other women, so join us and bring a friend!
Childcare is available with a reservation.
Friday, December 5 | 5 pm | Meet in Ross Hall
Middle and High Schoolers are invited to join us for a magical night at the Community First! Village of Lights. Enjoy over 250,000 sparkling lights, a festive market with handcrafted gifts, tasty food and s’mores, and a visit from Santa!
Cost is $5 + optional financial donation to Community First!
Bring cash for snacks and gifts.
Save The Date | Feb 27-March 1, 2026 | T Bar M
This is an amazing three-day experience of community, enriched with conversation, music, prayer, worship, unexpected moments of grace, and delightful surprises.
For more information, contact Teresa Ward or Martin Hunt.
Sundays, Nov 30, Dec 7, & Dec 14 | 9:45 am | Parlor
Come to learn about these special prayers traditionally sung the week before Christmas in many Christian traditions. These are petitions for the coming of hope into the world - all taken from the Book of Isaiah. Stacy Ikard and Anne Nabors will lead us as we study the Bible, listen to the music and consider the spiritual significance of these ancient yet very relevant prayers of longing.
Click here for the videos and study guides for a four week small group study of Gratitude.
Join a group that meets on Sunday mornings at 9:45 am in the Conference Room.
Join Al Krummenacher and Chris Knepp for exploration of the history of Christianity - and the major events that shaped the church of today.
Sundays, September 7 - November 23 | 9:45 am | Ross Hall
Join this group of parents in a weekly gathering of study and support.
Wednesdays | 10 am | Parlor
WWBS is for women of all ages who desire to keep their faith steady as well as enjoy and support one another. Join us for fellowship and Bible study.
Sept 10 - Dec 10: Study on Ephesians
Contacts: Christy Engemoen (cengemoen@aol.com) or Mary Allaway (mballaway@aol.com).
October 2 - November 20 | 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.
Tuesdays | 7:00 am I Church Parlor
Through November 25, we will be studying "Every Thought Captive" authored by Pastor Kyle Idleman. All men are welcome on Tuesday mornings at 7:00 am in the WHPC Parlor. For more information contact Mike Ussery .
Sundays | 9:45 am | Room 202
Contemplative Christian practice quiets the mind to allow for the experience of God’s presence in that moment and (eventually) in every aspect of life. Our Contemplative Christianity class offers the opportunity for group study, discussion, and experience of this ancient-yet-modern Christian approach to knowing God. We share a group reading and discussion, often accompanied by a practice opportunity.
Janis Claflin facilitates the class and is happy to answer questions, 512-657-5498, jcforpeace@gmail.com.
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.
Dec 11 | 6:30 PM
Everything is Tuberculosis by John Green NF
John met Henry was a young tuberculosis patient at Lakka Government Hospital in Sierra Leone while traveling with Partners in Health. This book is Henry’s story woven through with the scientific and social histories of how tuberculosis has shaped our world and how our choices will shape the future of tuberculosis.
Dec 18 | 11:00am CST in-person only
Christmas at the Little Paris Hotel by Rebecca Raisin F
Join us at 11:00am CST for lunch and a discussion. Turn a tumbledown Paris hotel into a perfect boutique, bookish retreat, and have it open for Christmas? What could possibly go wrong? One thing’s for sure… as the fairy lights twinkle all over the city of lights and the first snowflakes start to fall… this will be a Christmas in Paris to remember.
Jan 8 | 6:30 PM
Ghost Justice by Helen Currie Foster F
Outsiders seize permits to build a concert venue which threatens a small town's water supply. The mayor demands help. Lawyer Alice Greer is determined to solve the death of the engineer hired by the venue developers. * Helen will attend and provide her author’s insights!
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