Having earnest conversations and asking questions is an important part of growing and learning. This blog serves as a place where we can share ideas and answer questions you might have about Westminster as well as engage in thought-provoking ideas.
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Campus Conversations
![The image shows three people, a man and two women, sitting at a table on a stage with a dark background.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1772651608/wcastlorg/ncknclrqwulehndgjmms/WeAreOne2026.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1772651608/wcastlorg/ncknclrqwulehndgjmms/WeAreOne2026.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1772651608/wcastlorg/ncknclrqwulehndgjmms/WeAreOne2026.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1772651608/wcastlorg/ncknclrqwulehndgjmms/WeAreOne2026.png","width":1200}])
We Are One 2026 featured a special presentation with Dr. Tandra N. Taylor, celebrating the history of African & African American food.
![Elizabeth Clawson in a white blazer stands at a podium, speaking into a microphone in the Arena.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1769613610/wcastlorg/wcastlorg/dsgdnujsvhux5bu27jtl/elizabethclawsonchapelcover.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1769613610/wcastlorg/wcastlorg/dsgdnujsvhux5bu27jtl/elizabethclawsonchapelcover.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1769613610/wcastlorg/wcastlorg/dsgdnujsvhux5bu27jtl/elizabethclawsonchapelcover.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1769613610/wcastlorg/wcastlorg/dsgdnujsvhux5bu27jtl/elizabethclawsonchapelcover.png","width":1200}])
Elizabeth Clawson '23 recently spoke at Chapel on the importance of finding rest in God's love and grace.
![Aaron Layton stands at the podium to speak during Chapel.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1761229450/wcastlorg/tpvj5le5jydve46m3wyj/aaronlaytonchapel.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1761229450/wcastlorg/tpvj5le5jydve46m3wyj/aaronlaytonchapel.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1761229450/wcastlorg/tpvj5le5jydve46m3wyj/aaronlaytonchapel.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1761229450/wcastlorg/tpvj5le5jydve46m3wyj/aaronlaytonchapel.png","width":1200}])
Aaron Layton, MS Bible and US History teacher, recently spoke in Chapel about his recent experience and what it means to live a life working for the Lord.
![Matt Seilback sits on a stool as he teaches his Worldviews class.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1758744288/wcastlorg/vap6qvupuxldrcbpnwu3/20241120CWorldviews-Seilback-003-B68A8083.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1758744288/wcastlorg/vap6qvupuxldrcbpnwu3/20241120CWorldviews-Seilback-003-B68A8083.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1758744288/wcastlorg/vap6qvupuxldrcbpnwu3/20241120CWorldviews-Seilback-003-B68A8083.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1758744288/wcastlorg/vap6qvupuxldrcbpnwu3/20241120CWorldviews-Seilback-003-B68A8083.png","width":1200}])
How parents can build grit and godly character in children by embracing struggle, teaching responsibility, and modeling perseverance.
![David Ottolini '04 delivers the 2025 Commencement Address. He stands behind a glass podium in front of blue and white curtains.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1747848959/wcastlorg/bigr2dlzxekdkxlqllrd/20250519AGraduationREV-315-377A3098.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1747848959/wcastlorg/bigr2dlzxekdkxlqllrd/20250519AGraduationREV-315-377A3098.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1747848959/wcastlorg/bigr2dlzxekdkxlqllrd/20250519AGraduationREV-315-377A3098.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1747848959/wcastlorg/bigr2dlzxekdkxlqllrd/20250519AGraduationREV-315-377A3098.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1747848959/wcastlorg/bigr2dlzxekdkxlqllrd/20250519AGraduationREV-315-377A3098.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1747848959/wcastlorg/bigr2dlzxekdkxlqllrd/20250519AGraduationREV-315-377A3098.jpg","width":2200}])
Director of Spiritual Life David Ottolini '04 addresses the Class of 2025 at Commencement.
![Valedictorian Karissa Hsu '25 addresses her fellow graduates at Commencement. There are blue and white curtains behind her as she stands in front of a glass podium.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1747848577/wcastlorg/rq6mf5mrnz2eblfnlzll/20250519AGraduationREV-213-377A2949.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1747848577/wcastlorg/rq6mf5mrnz2eblfnlzll/20250519AGraduationREV-213-377A2949.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1747848577/wcastlorg/rq6mf5mrnz2eblfnlzll/20250519AGraduationREV-213-377A2949.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1747848577/wcastlorg/rq6mf5mrnz2eblfnlzll/20250519AGraduationREV-213-377A2949.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1747848577/wcastlorg/rq6mf5mrnz2eblfnlzll/20250519AGraduationREV-213-377A2949.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1747848577/wcastlorg/rq6mf5mrnz2eblfnlzll/20250519AGraduationREV-213-377A2949.jpg","width":2200}])
Valedictorian Karissa Hsu '25 addresses her fellow graduates at Commencement.
