Delaware has a long, dysfunctional relationship with the death penalty. Kevin O’Connell, a veteran of dozens of capital murder trials and appeals and one of the founding members of Delaware Citizens Opposed to the Death Penalty, will describe the history of capital punishment in the First State and share stories from the cases and people he has come to know working in this area over the last 35 years. Join us as we take a deeper look at the issues involved, as the Delaware legislature considers HB 70, An Act to Amend Title 11 of the Delaware Code Relating to the Death Penalty. Hosted by Westminster’s Peace & Justice Work Group.

Westminster's Handbell Choir returns to play in worship this Sunday, April 21, during the 9 a.m. service in the Sanctuary. The group has been rehearsing every week since February and will be ringing five octaves of cast bronze bells. You won't want to miss this opportunity to hear their spring finale!

It’s coming! Celebrate Earth Day at our Earth Care Fair! Westminster’s Earth Care Task Force will have fun activities for all. Make a wind turbine and see it spin. Learn about native bees and butterflies. Filter a glass of water using the filters WPC helps supply to Guatemala! Enjoy some vegan ice cream. Make a pot from newspaper and plant a native sunflower seed. See what products our local company Eco Plastics makes from plastic waste, like the benches in our Sacred Grounds. Take a guess at which mode of transportation has the lowest carbon footprint. See you there!

Flying Solo is for adults ages 25 to 90 who do not have a life partner and would simply like to enjoy fun and friendship with other Christians. If you enjoy laughing, having fun, and are looking for someone to "do things with," come check us out. We want you to join us!

• Friday, April 19 – Cookout (weather permitting) and board games at Margo's home in Historic New Castle. Bring a dish to share. RSVP to Margo at margoreign@gmail.com.
• Sunday, April 21 – Brunch at Catherine Rooney's at 11:20 a.m. followed by a visit to Longwood Gardens. We need a headcount for both events, so contact Bill Kate at billkaye3@verizon.net.

H.O.M.E.S. Campaign is a state-wide volunteer organization focused on housing issues in Delaware. It's been organizing around water justice since 2020. H.O.M.E.S. Campaign will share information about water billing in Wilmington, how lower-income residents and neighborhoods with higher numbers of Black and Latino residents are impacted by the City's most harmful collection practices, and opportunities for reform. Join us to learn more! Hosted by Westminster’s Peace & Justice Work Group.

Have you been considering membership at Westminster? Are you interested in learning more about this community of faith? Please join us this second session of a two-session Membership Exploration Series to discuss the Presbyterian tradition, Westminster’s ministry and mission, and ways to connect with our church family. There will also be an opportunity to become a member of Westminster at the end of this session.

What could be lovelier than a walk along the Wilmington waterfront in early June? Highmark’s Walk for a Healthy Community supports many non-profits in our area, including Friendship House. WPC has a team walking on their behalf: Westminster Walkers! You do not need to be a WPC member to be part of our team – all are welcome! Go to our team’s page, where you can sign up as a walker or sponsor (or both!). Questions? Contact Sandy King at sandyking@verizon.net.

It is that special time of year when many of us take to "spring cleaning" in the hopes of clearing out the old and making more space in our homes. Our Little Free Library on Clayton Street is enjoying many visitors. If you have books that you want to free yourself of, please bring them to WPC. Leave them at the reception desk for Janet Steinwedel or Kathleen Kennan. Many thanks for your contributions. We hope you enjoy having more space.

Want to save money, help birds and other wildlife, increase biodiversity, reduce greenhouse gases, stream flooding, and water pollution? Want to join a growing new trend? Reduce the area of your lawn! Mowed lawns shed almost as much rain (~90%) as paved surfaces (100%)! Most lawns are simply too big to be useful, with high maintenance costs, minimal wildlife value, low aesthetic interest, and negative environmental impact. Though our obsession with immaculate expanses of grass has been long in the making, it is not too late to change! See "Reasons to Reduce the Lawn in Your Landscape" from the University of Delaware. See what you can do!