West Raleigh Presbyterian Church

The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is a connectional church. West Raleigh is one of over 8,400 congregations, which are organized into 166 Presbyteries and 16 Synods.

Delegates from each Presbytery are commissioned to a national gathering called the General Assembly that is held every other year. The 227th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) just concluded in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and West Raleigh’s own Elder Alec Peters served as a Commissioner from New Hope Presbytery! Along with worship and committee work, commissioners also marched to Milwaukee City Hall as a public witness against gun violence.

We’re grateful for Alec’s faithful service and for the ways our congregation shares in the wider ministry of the church.

Happy Pride Month! ❤️🧡💛💚🩵💙💜

Last month, we dedicated a new bronze plaque honoring 25 years of the Feeding Ministry — a ministry built on compassion, dignity, and community. ❤️

We are grateful for the faithful leadership of Janet Pecci and Kate Stryker, former and current ministry coordinators, and for the many volunteers who continue to serve our neighbors each week.

The plaque was made possible through gifts made in memory of Sue Starnes. We were honored to have Mel Starnes and family members present for the dedication as we celebrated this meaningful moment together.

The Jody Brammer Memorial Hot Dog Cookout is a tradition rooted in care, remembrance, and community.

Planned and prepared by church members in honor of Jody’s faithful service, this gathering is more than a meal. It’s a shared table where Feeding Ministry guests and volunteers sit side by side, where stories are exchanged, and where community takes shape in simple, meaningful ways.

Moments like these reflect the heart of the Feeding Ministry, which continues to nourish both people and connection every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.