Good Afternoon Westminster, There are a lot of exciting things going on here at Westminster! I know our lives get crazy hectic during this time of the year but I want to encourage you to come to the Lenten Evening Vespers Service tonight (and future Wednesday nights until Easter). The … Read More
Happy March!
I don’t know about you, but just the thought that it is March 1st makes me excited that Spring is just around the corner! I appreciate the fact that the Lord graces us with seasons – with each season giving us new hope and new beginnings. This week in a … Read More
Lenten Sunday School Series Study Guide
The study guide for the Lenten Sunday School class for February 21 is found here.
Ash Wednesday Service
Westminster’s Ash Wednesday service will be held at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary on February 17, 2010. Ash Wednesday began as a day of penitence to mark the beginning of the Season of Lent – the forty days preparation for the celebration of Easter. A Lenten Series will be offered … Read More
February 12, 2010
Raise your hand if you are ready for Spring? I sure am. With a wintry weather forecast for the next 3 out of 4 days – I was elated when Dick and Joanne Steinle told me about an upcoming bulb giveaway. “Knoxville Green” has given out 1.5 million bulbs and … Read More
Westminster News – February 4, 2010
News and announcements for February 4, 2010.
Musica Organi Recital Friday
Organist David Arcus will be heard in recital at Westminster Church this Friday evening, February 5, at 8:00 as part of this season’s Musica Organi series. Mr. Arcus is organist of Duke University Chapel and the Duke Divinity School. His program will include improvisation and works by J. S. Bach, … Read More
Wednesdays with Westminster
Here is what we have planned for Wednesday, February 3: 5:45 – 6:30 Dinner – Beef stew, vegetarian stew, salad, bread, dessert. You do not have to make reservations and the dinner is free unless you want to make a donation at the door. 6:30 – 7:30 Activities – nursery … Read More
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA)
Good Morning Westminster, I would like to share with you some information regarding the PDA efforts to help out our brothers and sisters in Haiti. Buran informed the congregation on Sunday how easily each of us can give to the PDA relief efforts by sending in a check to Westminster, … Read More
January 12, 2010
Good Morning Westminster , Thought we had a good chance this morning of the ice melting on the parking lot, but the Lord has other plans. =) The snow is pretty coming down. Hope you have a safe and peaceful day. Several reminders for you: Paula Hogan needs volunteers to … Read More
January 10 Worship Services
We have decided to cancel the 9 a.m. worship service on Sunday, January 10, due to the icy conditions in the parking lot. Sunday School and the 11 a.m. worship service will be held as scheduled. There is a Congregational meeting immediately after the 11 a.m. worship service. I hope … Read More
Happy New Year
What a great way to start off our new year together with our Founder’s Day Celebration on January 6 at 5:45 pm. We hope that you will join us in honoring our charter members: Nancy Dean, Frank and Marty Marsh, and Randolph and Lennis McCartha! The Fellowship Ministry Team is busy preparing … Read More
I love teaching 3rd and 4th grade Sunday school. I find it is an age where children are beginning to have the ability to discuss topics and form their own opinions. I love watching children discover what the world looks like through their eyes.
Hello, my name is Debbie Babelay. This year I have the wonderful opportunity of teaching the 2-3 year olds in our Sunday School program. They are all precious to me. We have fun learning about God’s love and how each of us is a special child of God. I look forward to their smiling faces each Sunday morning. This is my 3rd year teaching in the Sunday School program. I have also worked with vacation bible school.
I have known Westminster my entire life! I grew up in the church since birth. My faith is rooted in so many wonderful experiences at Westminster such as going on trips with Choristers, Montreat, and a Mission experience to Mexico. I went to college in Alabama at Birmingham-Southern. After college, I lived in Birmingham where I worked in sales. I met and married my husband Wiley there. Jim Carter (former Westminster minister) married us at Independent Presbyterian in Birmingham. Wiley’s career has taken us to New Mexico and Arkansas, and now back to Knoxville. We have been here since 2011. We have 3 children, Ella (11), Grant (7), and Walker (5). I work as the Assistant Director of the preschool at Central Baptist which allows me to have a similar schedule to my children. My favorite job is being their Mom!
Bio: Junior at the University of Tennessee 
I am a senior at UTK majoring in Global Studies with a focus in Economics. I am currently in the process of apply to graduate school for CSP. I love to be outdoors and travel. I also work as an Resident Assistant at Volunteer Hall on campus and enjoy babysitting and baking.
My name is Malena D’Alessandro and I’m a junior studying marketing at the University of Tennessee. I’m originally from south east Michigan where I attended high school at Oxford High School. I am currently part of Spring Sports Ambassadors, Volunteer Team and Best Buddies at UT.