What’s it like to eat manna in the wilderness? We don’t know for sure, but we do know that a dad (Tom Burkhard as a grumpy Israelite) wanted something else! This Sunday, the children will sing and play on the first hymn in the sanctuary and...
Dear Westwood Church Family, I've been pondering this image over the past week, of a seedling and its roots. On the surface, a tiny tree is visible. Beneath the surface, a delicate and extensive web of networked roots connects that visible plant to its home. These...
Sunday, September 24, 2023 Rev. Molly Vetter...
What was it like for the Hebrew families to be free of the Egyptians? Last week, we danced “Hava Nagila,” remembering Moses’ sister Miriam. We lamented the death of the Egyptians in the Red Sea - soldiers who were only doing what Pharaoh had commanded...
Dear Westwood Church Family, When we became a Reconciling United Methodist Church, we adopted the following statement: In an address aimed toward the whole United Methodist Church, the President of our Council of Bishops, Tom Bickerton, challenged us to “be the architects of a renewed, revived and...
Sunday, September 17, 2023 Rev. Molly Vetter...
Our church offers wonderful experiences for our children. The music training is outstanding and the Bible stories and responses bring the ancient words to life. Last Sunday, we ate Charoset and Matzo, remembering the Passover and the escape from Egyptian slavery. This Sunday we’ll tackle...
Dear Westwood Church Family, When we became a Reconciling United Methodist Church, we adopted the following statement: "We, the faith community of Westwood Church, affirm that a God-filled perspective understands and embraces diversity and radical inclusivity; for that reason we embrace and affirm the full inclusion of...
Sunday, September 10, 2023 Rev. Molly Vetter...
Look at these huge smiles of delight in Sunday school! We had a big surprise when Pastor Diana broke the bread and dozens of pink and red hearts fell out. Magnificent! Love, love, love everywhere. What a great way to prepare for our taking communion...