Westminster was founded in 1969 when three Abilene area churches consolidated. St. Andrews, John Knox, and St. Columba all Presbyterian churches consolidated into St. Andrews building on South 14th. WPC has been at our current location ever since. We welcome anyone who wants to deepen their faith, and we don’t turn anyone away. We have become a small congregation, but we have big ideas and big hearts. Come join us for worship on Sundays and find out what we are all about.
Our Denomination
The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A) traces its history back to the 16th century and the Protestant Reformation. Much of what the Presbyterian Church believes originated with the French lawyer, John Calvin (1509-1564), who established much of what we have come to know as Reformed theology.
Presbyterians made their roots in America as a result of immigrants who came from England, Scotland, and Ireland. Since the early 18th century, Presbyterians have been a part of American society and culture, with some Presbyterians even making history (i.e., The Rev. John Witherspoon, who was the only minster to sign the Declaration of Independence).
What Makes Us Different?
At the center of our very being is the belief that our identity is tied to a hope that is founded on the grace of god in Jesus Christ. By this hope, we we pray that the Holy Spirit empowers us to live lives that reflect our dedication to God.
“In affirming with the earliest Christians that Jesus is Lord, the Church confesses that he is its hope, and that the Church , as Christ’s body, is bound to his authority and thus free to live in the lively, joyous reality of the grace of God.” (Book of Order F-1.0204)