Being disciples of Jesus Christ, we believe it to be an essential part of our mission to continue Christ’s own ministry to a broken world, to minister to people as Christ did. Part of that mission is fulfilled by very involved pastoral care for those who are sick or facing difficulties. Part of that mission is fulfilled through a strong emphasis on community service in various kinds of ways. We are also committed to larger issues of service, peace and justice, around the globe through our mission service team.
Westminster Presbyterian Church is a family of believers who come together for worship and community. We have a deep concern for the quality of life within our church community and a congregation that seeks to care for each other. Inspired by the example of Christ, WPC has both organized groups and informal ways that we seek to provide loving care. Some ways to contribute are described below.
We currently have 25 members who make up 11 teams on our Flower Guild. They do an amazing job each and every Sunday with their Sanctuary arrangement. Members of the church sign up for a Sunday dedication and donate $65 to help cover the cost of the arrangement. Then on Monday, the CARE team volunteers use the flowers from the arrangement to make a bouquet to be given to shut ins. It is the gift that keeps on giving! Please contact the church office if you would like to join the guild.
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.