Community & Culture

The Office of Faith and Spirituality presents a Christmas Worship Service, a cherished campus tradition that celebrates the Advent season through scripture, music, prayer and reflection. This year’s service will feature the message “Can It Be?” delivered by the Rev. James R. Mohr II, chaplain and director of church relations. Scripture readings will be offered by senior members of the Class of 2026.

The service will include musical performances by the Westminster College Concert Choir and Chamber Singers, both under the direction of Dr. Ryan Keeling, assistant professor of music and director of choral activities; the Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Dr. Melinda Crawford Perttu, professor of music; and the Market Street Brass Quintet under the direction of Dr. JaKobe Henry, assistant professor of music.

Following the service, guests are invited to enjoy a punch and cookies reception in the Orr Lobby.

The event is free and open to the public. Those unable to attend in person may view the service live at www.wcnlive.com. The Westminster Cable Network (WCN) will rebroadcast Westminster’s Christmas Worship Service on multiple occasions over the holidays. For more information, please contact the Office of Faith and Spirituality at 724-946-7117 or email chapel@westminster.edu.

Hand-picked by Billy Joel to star in the hit Broadway musical Movin’ Out, Michael Cavanaugh combines modern Christmas songs like “Last Christmas” and “Wonderful Christmastime” with classic holiday hits like “Jingle Bell Rock”, “Winter Wonderland” and “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” to create a fun, rockin’ musical show for the yuletide season. Sprinkle in a selection of classic pop and rock songs by Billy Joel, Elton John, and more. Don’t miss the “New Piano Man,” (Broadway World) as he rings in this Holiday Season!

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The famous astronomer Carl Sagan once said: “If you wish to make an apple pie from scratch, you must first invent the universe.”

Though that may sound crazy, Sagan was onto something BIG! Want to know what? Pull up a chair at our Planetarium’s Periodic Table and learn the cosmic recipes that created everything in our world – even us! Discover how the Big Bang and the stars have cooked up the everyday elements we interact with every day—like the calcium in our teeth, the silicon in our smartphones, and even the carbon in our apple pies.

Explore the world of chemistry—the protons, neutrons and electrons! See how tiny atoms relate to the mammoth stars! Connect the physical worlds of the small and large in this engaging and inspiring show.

This show is recommended for grades 1+ (ages 5+).

Reserve your seats here!

The famous astronomer Carl Sagan once said: “If you wish to make an apple pie from scratch, you must first invent the universe.”

Though that may sound crazy, Sagan was onto something BIG! Want to know what? Pull up a chair at our Planetarium’s Periodic Table and learn the cosmic recipes that created everything in our world – even us! Discover how the Big Bang and the stars have cooked up the everyday elements we interact with every day—like the calcium in our teeth, the silicon in our smartphones, and even the carbon in our apple pies.

Explore the world of chemistry—the protons, neutrons and electrons! See how tiny atoms relate to the mammoth stars! Connect the physical worlds of the small and large in this engaging and inspiring show.

This show is recommended for grades 1+ (ages 5+).

Reserve your seats here!

The night sky, both beautiful and mysterious, has been the subject of campfire stories, ancient myths and awe for as long as there have been people. A desire to comprehend the Universe may well be humanity’s oldest shared intellectual experience. Yet only recently have we truly begun to grasp our place in the vast cosmos. To learn about this journey of celestial discovery, from the theories of the ancient Greek astronomers to today’s grandest telescopes, we invite you to experience From Earth to the Universe.

This show is recommended for grades 3+ (ages 7+).

Reserve your seats here!

The night sky, both beautiful and mysterious, has been the subject of campfire stories, ancient myths and awe for as long as there have been people. A desire to comprehend the Universe may well be humanity’s oldest shared intellectual experience. Yet only recently have we truly begun to grasp our place in the vast cosmos. To learn about this journey of celestial discovery, from the theories of the ancient Greek astronomers to today’s grandest telescopes, we invite you to experience From Earth to the Universe.

This show is recommended for grades 3+ (ages 7+).

Reserve your seats here!

Follow the journey of a single photon as it is produced in a distant star, before travelling across the vast expanse of space to land on someone's retina. This fulldome planetarium show explores some of the fascinating processes of the cosmos, from astrophysics to the biology of the eye and brain. Funded through a generous grant from ZEISS, the show is narrated by astronomer and science communicator, Neil deGrasse Tyson.

This show is recommended for grades 5+ (ages 10+).

Reserve your seats here!

Follow the journey of a single photon as it is produced in a distant star, before travelling across the vast expanse of space to land on someone's retina. This fulldome planetarium show explores some of the fascinating processes of the cosmos, from astrophysics to the biology of the eye and brain. Funded through a generous grant from ZEISS, the show is narrated by astronomer and science communicator, Neil deGrasse Tyson.

This show is recommended for grades 5+ (ages 10+).

Reserve your seats here!

“How Sweet It Is”, “Country Road”, “Shower The People”, “Anticipation”, “You’re So Vain”, “Mockingbird”, “I Feel the Earth Move”, “It’s Too Late”, and “You’ve Got A Friend”. These are just a few of the fantastic songs from “Three American Troubadours” -- a production that celebrates the lives and careers of 6-time Grammy winner James Taylor, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Carly Simon with 13 top 40 hits, and Carole King who wrote or co-wrote 118 Billboard Hot 100 pop hits-- 3 iconic American singer/songwriters whose personal lives and careers have intertwined throughout the years, and whose memorable hit songs continue to offer ageless inspiration.

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A musical voyage that will leave you awe-inspired and craving for more!

Journey back to the glory days of the late 60s and early 70s with Commotion – the most electrifying and authentic Creedence Clearwater Revival tribute band on the planet!

Experience the unforgettable hits including “Have You Ever Seen the Rain,” “Green River,” “I Heard It Through the Grapevine,” “Travelin Band,” “Up Around the Bend,” and more!

To purchase tickets visit westminster.edu/celebrity