Adult Education
New: Summer Adult Class
Join us each Sunday this summer from 9 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. in the West Side Room to learn about and discuss the Scriptures that will be used in the service that follows at 10 a.m. No knowledge of the Bible is necessary; just bring a faithful heart and a questioning mind. We will close each meeting with a prayer of thanksgiving and praise. What a wonderful way to prepare for the summer services and to experience them in a new light! We hope that you will join us. Led by John and Jane Kerr.
Adult Education
Classes for adults at held at 10 a.m. on Sunday mornings between the two services during the program year. Class leaders welcome everyone at any time. There is no obligation to attend every class.
Among the ongoing classes are Bible 101 in Room 308 and the Adult Bible Study Class in the West Side Room. In addition, at any one time, there may be a Pastor's Class, Hot Topics class, and book discussion class taking place, as well as other choices.
Retreats
Every year West Side sponsors at least two weekend retreats for members: the Leadership Retreat in February and the Lenten Lecture Series in March. There are also separate women's and men's retreats at least once during the year.
Library
The church library is located off the narthex. Registration cards are available in the library if you would like to be able to take books out.
Saturday A.M. Men's Fellowship
This group meets every Saturday morning from 8 to 9:30 a.m. for study and to share mutual concerns. Deep and long-lasting friendships have grown from this association, which has been going at West Side since the early 1970s. Several topical books, with either a strong religious or social theme, will be used as a discussion point in addition to personal sharing. Contact Joe Wiltsee or Vic Strom for information.
Commuters' Special Bible Study
This group meets at 7 a.m. every Thursday morning in the West Side Room. The focus is on the Book of Psalms. Members of this group enjoy Bible study, prayer, and good fellowship along with bagels, juice, and coffee. People leave as their schedules demand. Contact Rev. Kent Smith at 201-652-1966, ext. 12, kent@westside.org, for information.
Scholarship Funds
The Arthur M. Hughes Jr. Memorial Fund Committee provides financial assistance to those desiring to enter the Christian ministry.
The Robert and Della P. Barrie Scholarship Fund was established to support training for new candidates or previously ordained persons for the Presbyterian ministry in the East Africa Church.
The Harold M. Parsekian Peace Fund was established to promote and enhance peacemaking and social justice education at West Side.
The Marsha Delleart Youth Scholarship Fund is designated to provide scholarships to worthy and/or needy youth (from sixth grade through senior year of college) for educational and/or spiritual development activities.
Applications should be forwarded to the church office.