building rhythm together for christ's love

Westminster Presbyterian Church DC grounds its vision and mission in Scripture because “Scripture bears witness to the Word of God, revealed most fully in Jesus Christ” (Book of Order). Thus Scripture provides WPC the best guide on how to respond to the injustices and inequity in our society. Scripture reminds us that God is concerned with more than our religious practices and rituals. “God is the helper of the underdog, defender of the weak, protector of those who despair, savior of those without hope (Judith 9:11). As followers of Jesus Christ, Micah 6:8 tells us what God requires of us. 

8He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. 

And what does the Lord require of you? 

To act justly and to love mercy 

And to walk humbly with your God. 

Vision: As a faith community, WestminsterDC envisions a world where the justice, equity, and love taught by Jesus are lived and enjoyed by everyone. 

Mission: WestminsterDC’s mission is to walk with those fighting for justice and equity; to be an ally for truth, reconciliation, and inclusion; to be a community center for civic actions and activities; and to promote the holistic well-being of everyone in Southwest DC and beyond.

Strategies:

WestminsterDC’s strategies are: 

• To spread the word of God’s love and the power of justice as set forth by Jesus 
• To be a community in fellowship that grows spiritually through worship, study, reflection and action; Building Rhythm Together for Christ’s Love 
• To work towards being an anti-racist and anti-sexist society through education and by seeking policy changes 
• To support affordable housing in general and to promote and provide for affordable housing in Southwest DC 
• To support the redemptive power of justice through Music, the Arts and Creativity 
• To be allies and supporters of groups and organizations fighting on behalf of people and communities who are not treated equitably and justly (examples include, but are not limited to, the Poor People’s Campaign, support of LGBTQIA+ issues and concerns; support of the Black Lives Matter Movement) 
• To be an open and welcoming community center rooted in Southwest DC ; Not Just A Church 
• To advocate for equity and justice issues within the broader Presbyterian Church structure 
• To use all available media and technologies in order to reach the broadest audiences possible 
• To be committed to complete accessibility for all WestminsterDC’s activities and events 
• To be reformed and continually reforming