westminster presbyterian church Archives

New Jersey church remembers war dead with ‘Field of Flags’

Posted November 16th, 2016

Town hard-hit by 9/11 deaths honors service members, veterans Each fall for five years Westminster Presbyterian Church in Middletown, New Jersey, has assembled a memorable display on its Great Lawn. Beginning in 2012, the church’s Field of Flags has displayed one American flag for every service member killed in the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts. In 2015 the number was 6,841. When the congregation put out flags on Saturday, October 15, this year, the number of service persons killed had grown to 6,860.

Presbytery of the Pacific

Posted June 2nd, 2016

Los Angeles pastor explores value of community connections Carlton Rhoden has challenging responsibilities as pastor of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles. Longtime residents of the inner city have witnessed an exodus to the suburbs while an increase in crime, gang violence and drugs has made life difficult for those who remained behind. Still, the church takes its mission seriously: “Celebrating 110 years of God’s grace serving the community with the love of Jesus Christ.”

Los Angeles pastor to speak at General Assembly Compassion, Peace and Justice event

Posted May 19th, 2016

Carlton Rhoden will explore value of community connections during June 21 dinner