The Westminster Story
Westminster Presbyterian Church was chartered in 1981. Sponsored by First Presbyterian Church (Greenwood), Hodges Presbyterian Church, Ware Shoals Presbyterian Church, and South Carolina Presbytery, a small group from these churches formed the nucleus of a new church on the north side of town. Worship was held in homes and in a local school library until the first facility o
pened in 1983. WPC grew to well over 400 members over the next 30 years. In 2014, because of a difference of opinion concerning Presbyterian (USA) polity, a large number of members voted to leave Westminster and to seek membership in another denomination. A core group of long standing Westminster members petitioned Trinity Presbytery to retain Westminster as a Presbyterian Church (USA) facility and congregation. In October 2015, Trinity Presbytery granted that request.
2016 begins a new chapter in the life of Westminster Presbyterian Church (USA). Committed to being a community where diversity is welcomed, respected, and valued, we are excited to move into the future. We remain focused on our common faith in Jesus Christ and are committed to spending the majority of our time, talent, and resources in mission and ministry. It is our goal to strengthen the faith of our members and reach out to those in need of comfort and care beyond our walls. If you seek a church home for fellowship, nurture, and spiritual growth, and wish to be a part of a community striving to follow Jesus Christ by loving all God’s children and working faithfully to make a positive difference in the lives of our neighbors near and far, then we just may be the church home you seek. Come, get to know us, and let’s explore God’s call for Westminster together.
