For the prelude Imre Szilas plays “Jesus, Word of God” by W.A. Mozart and “Carillon,” by Louis Vierne, for the Postlude.  For the Anthem we have Roni Yadao accompanying herself as she sings “Amazing Grace.”Following the welcome and prayer by Martha Campbell, we begin with “Steal Away” a spiritual from the 1830’s that was used by…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RqM1HeeiskU Imre Szilas opens our service by playing “Andante,” by Samuel Wesley, for the Prelude and “Fugue in E minor,” by J.S. Bach, for the Postlude.  For the Anthem Imre plays “Psalm 19 (The heavens declare the glory of God),” by Benedetto Marcello.” Following the welcome and prayer by Twining Campbell , we begin with “Guide…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fbVrQEDUFiE&t=1852s Imre Szilas has returned from vacation. For the Prelude he plays “Crown Him, Lord of All” by Van Thompson and “Toccata” and Dennis Eliot for the Postlude. For the Anthem Imre plays a new composition: “Old Church on the Prairie.” Following the welcome and prayer by Martha Campbell, we begin with “Swing Low, Sweet…

  https://vimeo.com/452440461 This week we have a guest musician: Roni Yadao (a friend of Robert Smith) she will be playing and singing “Rise Up” by Andra Day at the Anthem and “Country Roads” by John Denver for the Postlude. Following the welcome and prayer an old spiritual – “Wade In the Water.”  This is an…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGxKzl81bHY&t=4s Imre Szilas is on vacation so, our Prelude, Postlude and anthem are encore performances.  Imre Szilas opens the service with “Where Shall I Flee from the Presence of God” by J.S. Bach.  The Anthem is “Psalm 150” composed by Imre with Norm Haynes singing and played by the Westminster Trio (Imre Szilas – piano,…

https://vimeo.com/447677022 Imre Szilas is on vacation so, our Prelude, Postlude and anthem are encore performances. Imre Szilas opens the service with “Pax Vobiscum” by Richard Purvis, the Anthem is “Hymn” by Vangelis and he closes with “Patriotic Prelude” by Gordon Young. Following the welcome and prayer by Ginger Loesch, we begin with a simple accompaniment…

Following the welcome we begin our service with an acapella version of “For All the Faithful Women.”  This hymn was written for the the 10th anniversary of Women’s ordination in the Lutheran Church in 1975.  (That same year the Presbyterians were celebrating the 20th anniversary!) Susan Sulak leads us in prayer and then reads the…

Imre Szilas is on vacation so we begin with a simple accompaniment of “Here I Am Lord,” a song that is 40 years now. Pastor Martha Campbell leads our prayers for: College graduates who are struggling on many different levels. Parents and school age children still trying to figure out where classes where will be…

https://vimeo.com/441659707 Quinn Davis opens our worship by leading the Congregational Introit –  a hymn from our new hymnal: For All the Faithful Women.  The fourth stanza is about Dorcas – a person and window we rarely hear about. Pastor Twining Campbell leads our prayers for: Julie Haynes has been in and out of the hospital…

Quinn Davis opens our worship by leading the Congregational Introit –  a hymn from our new hymnal: For All the Faithful Women.  This hymn was written in 1975 to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the first ordination of a woman in the Lutheran Church in America.  (That same year the Presbyterian Church was celebrating the 20th…

This morning, Helen Darsie leads us in the prayer of Illumination and reads the scripture lesson. Dawn Smith, talks about the South or “Emerald” Rose window that depicts Jesus’ parable of the Prodigal Son. Imre Szilas opens and closes the service with excerpts from: “Suite on the Second Tone” by Jean-Adam Gulain.  The anthem is, “Gloria”—…

Today, Dawn Smith, talks about the North or “Saphire” Rose window that depicts Jesus’ parable of the Good Samaritan. Imre Szilas begins the service with “The Bristol March” by Oliver Shaw the Postlude is with “The Stars and Stripes Forever” by J.P. Sousa.  The anthem is, “Hoedown” (by Copeland as arranged by Emerson and Szilas)…

In today’s service Dawn Smith, our newest member, continues her series on the history of Westminster windows by talking about the East “Ruby” Rose window that shows the works of Christian mercy. Imre Szilas begins the service with “The Faithful Servant” by Benoit and the Postlude is with “Fugue in C minor” by J.S. Bach.…

In our service today, we are receiving a new member!  Dawn Smith will answer the questions of membership on camera.  Then Nina Paddock, our clerk of Session, asks the congregational question.  The sanctuary is empty but when she finishes please say, “WE DO!”  We may be online but we are ONE and we still get to support this newest member of the…

In our service today, Dawn Smith, begins a series of presentations on the history of Westminster.  Did you know, Today is our 112th birthday?  Dawn found that our first service was June 14th, 1908.  Dawn will share some amazing history of our church that inspires to continue to serve our God and our community today…

Today is Trinity Sunday the day set aside in the 10th century so we would remember that God is three persons in one body: Creator, Redeemer, Sustainer or, more commonly, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. We are also starting a new sermon series based on the stained glass windows in our sanctuary. Ginger Loesch is…

Today is Pentecost.  The day the Holy Spirit descended on the 11 disciples and blessed them with a courageous faith and the ability to speak in other languages.  This week Rev. Dr. Martha Campbell will be considering how the Holy Spirit changed Saul, a Pharisee, into Paul – a man who knew and trusted  Christ. …

Our service for thisMemorial Day Weekend may be found at the attached link. Following the welcome, from Mountain View Cemetery (where much of the service was filmed by Robert Smith), Imre Szilas opens the service with, “Pax Vobiscum,” byRichard Purvis. The Offertory, “My Shepherd Shall Supply My Need,” is based on an old American Folk…

Following the welcome Imre Szilas opens the service with, “Overture in F minor,” by George Frideric Handel.  The Offertory, “Jazz Kyrie,” written by Imre Szilas, is unique as Robert Smith has included some very special singers. Norm Haynes reads the scripture lesson John 13:31-35. This is our fifth sermon in the series: Making All Things New and Martha highlights…

The service begins with Dr. Imre Szilas play “The Mission” by Ennio Morricone. Much of the service, filmed by Robert Smith, takes place in the Campbell’s backyard. The anthem, “There Is a Rainbow Around the Throne” was written by Imre Szilas and originally composed for the Bell Choir.  Today’s presentation is presented on piano and keyboards.…

Following Dr. Imre Szilas playing of “Offertoire in E minor” by Louis Lefeburé-Wély we all join in singing “Christ Is Risen!  Shout Hosanna!” Dawn Smith reads the Scripture lesson: John 20:19-31. Rev. Dr. Martha Campbell preaches the sermon and pronounces the Charge and Benediction. Dr. Imre Szilas closes our service with the Postlude: “Fugue in C minor”…

Dr. Imre Szilas opens the service with an original composition: Rose Window. Rev. Dr. Martha Campbell opens our service and leads us in prayer. Sara Alteryd, a Senior at Northridge, speaks about her experiences at Westminster. Rev. Dr. Twining Campbell continues our series on Making All Things New by examining how Simon Peter was made…

We are blessed to have Robert Smith filming our worship services for us. Dr. Imre Szilas opens the morning worship with an original piece for the organ: “Choral Prelude on an Ancient Hebrew Hymn ‘Rock of Ages.’” After the chimes we join in singing Christ Is Alive!  The anthem is “Because He Lives” by William Gaither…

Easter morning we celebrate! Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! Hallelujah! https://vimeo.com/406658950 Here is the link for our Easter worship. Following the Westminster chimes Dr. Imre Szilas plays the Prelude followed by Rev. Dr. Martha Campbell reading the resurrection account in John. Imre Szilas and Twining Campbell play “Glory to the Risen Lamb” an…

Dr. Imre Szilas, organist at Westminster, plays Via Crucis by Franz Liszt. Via Crucis (Way of the Cross) is a musical meditation on the Stations of the cross so that we may remember all that Jesus endured this day.

This year Martha and I will read the account found in the gospel of Luke.   To participate you will need to have: a piece of bread, cracker, tortilla or whatever you prefer and something to drink: juice, water, wine in a glass or goblet. The video begins with a reading and a Prayer of…

Robert Smith has provided us another worship service as we prepare for the beginning of Holy Week. Following the Westminster Chimes, Dr. Imre Szilas plays the Prelude and Congregational Introit: “All Glory, Laud and Honor.” The Call to Worship  and prayers and the Creed are offered by Rev. Dr. Twining Campbell.  Trina Cundieff, our Church Administrator,…

This week Robert Smith films Ginger Loesch, Treasurer of Westminster, as she talks about supporting Westminster. She joins Dr. Imre Szilas at the Westminster pipe organ and Rev. Drs. Martha and Twining Campbell in presenting our online worship service. Please join us as continue to prepare for Holy Week and the joy of Easter Morning. https://vimeo.com/401759338

While there is no in-person worship until further notice, our service today is online.  Please enjoy this video of worship with Robert Smith filming, Dr. Imre Szilas playing the Westminster organ, Rev. Dr. Martha Campbell preaching, and Rev. Dr. Twining Campbell assisting in worship.

The Westminster Chimes call us to worship and the congregation joins in singing “Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me.” Susan Sulak leads the congregation in the Prayer for Illumination and then reads the scripture lesson, John 8:1-11. Then Rev. Dr. Martha Campbell invites the congregation to join in saying the Creed, leads the Prayers of the People…

After the Westminster Chimes call us to worship the congregation joins in singing “Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me.” Sharleen Piereson leads the congregation in the Prayer for Illumination and then reads the scripture lesson, Mark 12:1-12.  Then Rev. Dr. Twining Campbell invites the congregation to join in saying the Creed and The Lord’s Prayer.…

Following the Westminster Chimes Norm Haynes leads the congregation in the Prayer of Illumination then reads the scripture lesson: Matthew 17:1-9. Rev. Dr. Twining Campbell prays for people in the congregation, the community and the world in the Prayers of the People then Rev. Dr. Martha Campbell leads everyone in The Lord’s Prayer. The Choir…

Following the Westminster Chimes Susan Sulak leads the congregation in prayer and reads the scripture lesson: Mark 1:29-39. Rev. Dr. Martha Campbell prays the Prayers of the People then leads the congregation in saying the Lord’s Prayer. The Choir sings Through It All accompanied by the Westminster Trio (Imre Szilas – piano, Bowie Bossendorfer – drums…

Following the Westminster chimes Rev. Dr. Martha Campbell leads the congregation in the Prayer of Illumination then reads the scripture lesson: Mark 1:21-28. Rev. Dr. Twining Campbell leads the congregation in The Lord’s Prayer. The choir sings By Our Love accompanied by the Westminster Trio (Imre Szilas – piano, Bowie Bossendorfer – drums and Twining…

Following the Westminster Chimes Scout Adrian Villaneda leads the congregation in the Call to Worship. After singing Jesus My Lord, Scout Liam Carrig-Braun leads the congregation in the Prayer for Wholeness then Scout Saverio Fennell-Molinaro leads us in the Assurance of Pardon. Scout Ben Jennings guides the congregation in the Prayer for Illumination then reads…

Following the Westminster Chimes the congregation joins in singing Happy Birthday to Dr. Imre Szilas. Rev. Dr. Twining Campbell leads the congregation in the Prayer of Adoration. Andrew Lee leads the congregation in the Prayer for Illumination and then reads the Bible lesson: Luke 6:1-11. Twining prays the Prays of the People and then joins the…

Following the Westminster Chimes Dr. Deborah Owens leads the congregation in the Call to Worship and the Prayer for Wholeness. The congregation sings Like the Murmur of the Dove’s Song accompanied by Dr. Imre Szilas on the Westminster pipe organ. Susan Sulak leads the congregation in the Prayer for Illumination and then reads the scripture…

Following the Westminster Chimes Nina Paddock leads the congregation in the Prayer of Illumination and reads the lesson: Matthew 3:13-17. Rev. Dr. Martha Campbell leads the congregation in the Prayers of the People and the Lord’s Prayer. The choir sings Psalm 118 written by Imre Szilas and accompanied by the Westminster Trio (Imre Szilas –…

Following the Westminster Chimes Sharleen Piereson reads the scripture lesson: Matthew 2:1-12. The pastors ask the elected Elders: Susan Sulak, Riley Paddock, Deborah Owens and Andrew Lee – the Constitutional Questions.  Elder Nina Paddock asks the Constitutional Questions of the congregation. The Congregation joins in praying the Lord’s Prayer. Rev. Dr. Martha Campbell preaches on Epiphany…

Following the Westminster Chimes Rev. Dr. Martha Campbell leads the congregation in the prayer of illumination and reads the scripture lesson: Luke 1:26-38. The congregation joins in singing the carol “To A Maid Engaged to Joseph.” Rev. Dr. Martha Campbell leads the congregation in the Prayers of the People and the Lord’s Prayer. Irene Gregorio plays…

Rev. Dr. Twining Campbell welcomes everyone to the service then reads Luke 1:26-38 and Matthew 1:18-25. The congregation joins in singing the carol: Angels from the Realms of Glory. The choir, under the direction of Imre Szilas, sings “Dona Nobis Pacem” with trumpet accompaniment by Zak Graff. The Christmas message is given by Rev. Dr.…

This Christmas Eve Service features a series of Lessons and Carols with a Pageant.  This year main parts were performed by members of Westminster: Mary  –  Susan Sulak                             Joseph  –  Dustin Paddock                     …

Following the Westminster Chimes Dr. Imre Szilas plays the Prelude:  Variations on “Adeste Fidelis” by Marcel Dupré. Helen Darsie leads the congregation in the Prayer for Illumination and then reads the Scripture lesson:  Matthew 1:18-25. Rev. Dr. Twining Campbell leads the congregation in the Prayers of the People and the Lord’s Prayer. The Choir sings…

Following the Westminster Chimes Dr. Imre Szilas plays the Prelude: Christmas Suite by Franz Liszt. Norm Haynes leads the congregation in the Prayer for Illumination and then reads the lesson: Luke 2:8-20. Rev. Dr. Martha Campbell leads the congregation in the Prayers of the People and the Lord’s Prayer. The congregation and choir sing: What…

Following the Westminster chimes the Choir (Delores Harrel, Julie Haynes, Nina Paddock, Sharleen Piereson and Norm Haynes) leads the congregation in the Call to Worship. Nina Paddock leads the congregation in the Prayer for Illumination and then reads the Bible lesson: Luke 1: 5-13, 24-25. Rev. Dr. Twining Campbell leads the congregation in the Lord’s…

Following the Westminster chimes the congregation joins in singing Give Thanks With a Grateful Heart arranged by Dr. Imre Szilas. Rev. Dr. Martha Campbell prays the Prayers of the People for the Congregation and the Lord’s Prayer and reads a letter of thanks from an individual who received one of our Thanksgiving Baskets. The choir…

Following the Westminster Chimes the congregation joins in singing O God Defender of the Poor, based on the Psalm of David. Rev. Dr. Twining Campbell leads the congregation in the Prayer of Illumination and reads the lesson: 1 Chronicles 29:20-30. Rev. Dr. Martha Campbell leads the Prayers of the People and the Lord’s Prayer. The…

Following the Westminster Chimes Norm Haynes leads the congregation in the Prayer for Illumination and reads the scripture lesson: 2 Samuel 11:1-27. Rev. Dr. Martha Campbell offers a sermon based on David’s desire for the wife of Uriah, Bathsheba. The congregation joins the pastors in the Litany of the Saints as we remember those who…

Following the Westminster Chimes the congregation joins in singing Be Thou My Vision accompanied by Imre Szilas – piano and Bowie Bossendorfer – drums. Andrew Lee leads the Prayer of Illumination and then reads the morning lesson: 2 Samuel 6:1-5, 16-23. Rev. Dr. Twining Campbell prays the Prayers of the People and then leads the congregation…

Following the Westminster chimes the choir leads the congregation in singing Because He Lives, accompanied by the Westminster Trio (Imre Szilas – piano, Bowie Bossendorfer – drums, Twining Campbell – bass guitar) Helen Darsie leads the congregation in the Prayer for Illumination and then reads the lesson: 2 Samuel 1:17-27. Rev. Dr. Martha Campbell leads the…

Following the Westminster Chimes the congregation joins in singing Jesus, Name Above All Names. accompanied by the choir and the Westminster Trio (Imre Szilas – piano, Bowie Bossendorfer – drums, and Twining Campbell – bass guitar) Helen Darsie speaks about her experiences meeting women at the Adelanto Detention facility.  Helen is offering all of us the…

After the Westminster chimes we hear from three of our youth and one of the young women from Pasadena Presbyterian Church who attended Presbyterian Youth Triennium 2019.  The first speaker is Bowie Bossendorfer, followed by Rain Bossendorfer, Areli Fernandez (from PPC) and, lastly, Riley Paddock.  They joined with 5000 other Presbyterian Youth at Purdue in…

After the Westminster Chimes the congregation joins in singing Seekers of Your Heart accompanied by the choir and the Westminster Trio (Imre Szilas – piano, Bowie Bossendorfer – drums, Twining Campbell – bass guitar). Fletcher Paddock then spoke about his and Ian Paddock’s experiences at Camp. Rev. Dr. Martha Campbell lead the congregation in the Prayer of…

Following the Westminster Chimes Dr. Imre Szilas plays The Battle of Trenton by James Hewitt – this is a sonata composed in honor of George Washington. Rev. Dr. Twining Campbell leads the congregation in the Prayer of Illumination and reads the Scripture lesson, Luke 7:31-35. Rev. Dr. Martha Campbell leads the congregation in Prayer and…

Following the Westminster Chimes the congregation joins in singing: Our God Is An Awesome God. Julie Haynes leads the congregation in the Prayer for Illumination and then reads the scripture lesson – Deuteronomy 6:4-9. Campers Ian and Fletcher Paddock are called forward along with Triennium attendees: Areli Fernandez Orozco, Atziri Fernandez Orozco, Bowie Bossendorfer, Rain…

After the Westminster Chimes the congregation joins in singing: Our God Is An Awesome God. Norm Haynes leads the congregation in the Prayer for Illumination and then reads the Scripture Lesson: John 1:1-18. The Rev. Dr. Martha Campbell prays the Prayers of the People with the congregation and then everyone joins in saying the Lord’s…

Following the Westminster Chimes the congregation joins in singing: Our God Is an Awesome God. Helen Darsie leads the congregation in the Prayer for Illumination and reads the scripture lesson: John 3:1-10. Rev. Dr. Twining Campbell leads the congregation in the Prayers of the People and the Lord’s Prayer. Dr. Imre Szilas plays Rose Window,…

Following the Westminster Chimes the congregation joins in singing the second stanza of “Holy, Holy, Holy!  Lord God Almighty!” Rev. Dr. Martha Campbell reads the Prayer of Illumination and the Scripture lesson – Hebrews 4:12-16 followed by her sermon. The choir leads the congregation in singing “That’s Why We Praise Him” accompanied by the Westminster Trio.…