The New Face of Westminster Presbyterian Church

Westminster Presbyterian Church has sat at the corner of King Charles and Laurel Streets in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, since the early 1930's. At the height of the Great Depression, the Midway Presbyterian Church (Rt. 1, Rehoboth), decided a Presbyterian presence was needed "in town," to provide worship and ministry for the tourists. Nevermind that times were tough and money tight. The vision and faith of its parent congregation outweighed the difficulties of the economy, and Westminster was born.

The 1950's saw growth for churches nationwide, and the church by the sea was no exception. By now a full-service, year-round congregation, trancepts were added to the colonial-style sanctuary in 1956, giving it the shape of a cross and much-needed additional seating.

Westminster recently bucked the economy again and underwent another transformation. This latest building project included a new roof, new windows, new boiler, fully accessible bathroom, basement addition, a new facade and an elevator. The Rev. Dr. Frank S. Deming, pastor of the church, says, "The new facade, with its gracious steps, porch and pillars, somehow completes the structure in a way no one realized was missing until the project was completed." The elevator has been used and appreciated by many since its completion in October, 2010, and will certainly make an important addition to the building and the church's ministry for years to come.

The New Face of Westminster Presbyterian Church, in Progress

Project Complete!
Photo taken December 26, 2010