Mission & Service
At Westminster College, there are limitless opportunities to lend a helping hand. Below are just a few service opportunities provided by the Office of Faith & Spirituality.
The Westminster College Chapter of Habitat for Humanity work with various Habitat for Humanity affiliates in the surrounding counties of Pennsylvania and Ohio. Each year, a group of students join this chapter and agree to become integral members of this community by attending regular meetings, and participating in scheduled work days. These students may also have the opportunity to attend a Spring Break trip.
Meetings are held every other week on Wednesdays at 6:30 PM in the McKelvey Cultural Center. Dates for this year are as follows: 2026: Sept. 2, 16, 30; Oct. 14, 28; Nov. 11, Dec. 2 and 2027: Jan. 27, Feb. 10, 24; Mar. 17, 13; Apr. 14, 28.
If you are interested in participating in this organization and want to be notified of all meetings and events, please share you interest via email to the Office of Faith and Spirituality.
Work days are scheduled as projects are available.
Members of the Leadership team for more information: Nate Phillips (President), Phillip Silvis (Vice president), Blaise Steele (Treasurer), Camdyn Cole (Secretary); or Rev. Jim Mohr (Faculty Advisor) for more information.
Contact Rev. Jim Mohr or the Office of Faith and Spirituality for more information on all trips.
Trips in the work for the 2026-2027 Academic Year
Spring Break with a Purpose: March 6-13, 2027 – Location to be determined based on need in a community impacted by natural disasters or communities in need of outreach assistance.
Volunteers In Service and Action teams are under the direction of the Office of Faith & Spirituality. These service teams consist of dedicated students who are willing to volunteer their time and energy to one or more programs in the area. Projects include tutoring programs, youth rehabilitation work, adopt a grandparent, church youth work, crisis hotlines and more.