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...
Dear Westwood Church Family, I've had "Home" from The Wiz stuck in my head all day: "When I think of home, I think of a place where there's love overflowing...
Sunday, September 3, 2023 Rev. Molly Vetter...
"This is me, meditating. I like the wind all around me.” You can see the figure by her left thumb. Last Sunday, we danced our prayers, did a scavenger hunt of the worship guide, and made fascinating pictures of what happens in worship. Come by...