Men of Westminster (MOW) is not a club...men who attend services or contribute to the life of Westminster are members and men who attend know MOW functions are members in good standing. We are part of each function of the church, with the possible exception of the Women of the Church, whom we support.
Our special activities include a monthly breakfast (2nd Friday Breakfast); dinner events, where speakers give us a new perspective on our faith and our world; the annual Men’s Retreat; and other special functions involving families:
MOW’s 2nd Friday Breakfasts have taken on a vital function for those who attend. We discuss issues of concern to many in the church, with attendees planning and leading the discussions. We have discussed the faith of our founding fathers; making the “right” decision; the role of government in welfare policy; civility in government; and ethics of the law.
MOW sponsors dinners that provide a window on the world through insights of experts whom we can question about the issues of the day.
MOW supports various activities of the church, including the Stewardship campaign, the Easter breakfast, and meals served to the congregation.
Men of Westminster pull rakes, spread paint, wield screwdrivers and hammers, and flip flapjacks in support of most church activities.
MOW provides a platform for men to work with men, a forum for men to discuss issues of interest to men, and a bonding environment where men can meet with each other and grow in our faith. MOW seeks to challenge each of us to live in our faith.
We know that men without faith, and without a foundation for their faith, are not whole. Old men and young men, together, can be a solid foundation for each other while allowing each to grow in his own way. We foster this divergence and hope to help the men who participate in the life of Westminster to become more a part of our faith and our church.
MOW’s Creed:
Men of Westminster are men of integrity committed to rich, life-giving relationships… with one another… with new people… and with God. We are totally committed to one another… to engaging others in our vision… to sharing our lives with our community and with our Lord, Jesus Christ. I am, and am becoming, a strong man of God. Through the grace I have received, I commit my life to my Lord, my family, and my church. This is my stand, so help me God.
MOW 2nd Friday Breakfast
The Men of Westminster(MOW) holds a breakfast meeting the 2nd Friday of each month from 7:00 to 8:15 AM in Fellowship Hall with almost gourmet food prepared by our Bill Monson with a skilled speaker and discussion facilitator to stimulate thought on how God is working in our lives.
Our next breakfast is scheduled for June 11 with Connie Ring, longtime member and Attorney at Law for the law firm Ober Kaler. Connie will discuss whether a division of power between the various states and the federal government is outdated, and whether there is still a continuing role for state law in a a number of important areas.
Recent speakers have been CEO Lanny Griffith of BGR on the Presidential Debates; Adm. Tom Paulsen, USN (Ret) on his work changing the culture in our inner cities; Capt. Larry Wynne, USN (Ret) on his ongoing civilian tour in Iraq; Frank Fraser, Senior Justice Department Immigration Attorney on how our country is changing. WPC member Gen. Malcolm P. Hooker (Ret), spoke of his missions during WWII in Africa, Japan, and later in Viet Nam.
Some of our Recent Speakers:
Rev. Dr. Walter D. (Jack) Turner, retired Baptist minister turned Presbyterian. Jack served three distinctly different major churches over a 42 year ministerial career, including the largest church in the largest city in the largest state in the nation. He regularly found key Senators, Congressman and a Vice President sitting in his pews.
Elder Dr. Bob Campbell, retired internal medicine/geriatrics physician and cancer survivor, was the featured speaker at the February 19 breakfast. Bob shared some of his 50 years of experiences along with his view of how the practice of medicine has changed, how politics and medicine have become intertwined, and his outlook for healthcare in the future.
Tom Geiger was the featured speaker and discussion leader at the October 9 breakfast. He has been the coordinator of Westminster mission trips to Mexico and Peru, and has been a member of Westminster since 1985. He recently returned from 2 months in Panama, where he and his wife Eleanor celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary. Tom spoke about his experiences in Central and South America, with both the Peace Corps and USAID.
Rep. Fred S. Upton, MI-06, is expected to be the speaker on September 11. Fred has become one of the most appreciated leaders in Congress for his forthright way of bringing all sides together. Last year he briefed us upon his return from a trip to Afghanistan and Iraq. This year he will give us an insight into what is happening on the Hill now and what it may mean for us all. Don't miss it.
Men, don’t miss the fellowship and stimulating discussions!
