Author: admin

19 Feb

Posted at 11:16h in Pastoral Notes

Dear Westwood Community, I confess that, among a variety of emotions, I've been resentful lately: I am tired at having to explain what I believe about God in reaction to some really bad ideas, offered by powerful voices. It's not new: I've long been frustrated at the...

12 Feb

Posted at 08:33h in Pastoral Notes

Dear Westwood Community, It's been just over a month since devastating wildfires ignited here in LA County. So much has changed in that time. My prayers continue to be with those whose lives and families are forever reshaped by this disaster--especially those who have lost homes,...

05 Feb

Posted at 06:33h in Pastoral Notes

Dear Westwood Community, Last week, I had the privilege of participating in a meeting of leaders in the Western Jurisdiction of the United Methodist Church in the US. At one point in the long meeting, when everyone’s energy was waning, we decided to sing. Someone on...

31 Jan

Posted at 07:00h in Westwood Kids

Last Sunday, Pastor Molly started our morning with good ideas and prayer for us to help some other kids who have lost their preschool because of the fires. Even though they have another school that has welcomed them in, they need lots of things! Many...

29 Jan

Posted at 06:52h in Pastoral Notes

Dear Westwood Community, Last Sunday in Grapple, we watched the widely circulated video of Episcopal Bishop Mariann Budde speaking directly to President Trump at the National Cathedral’s Inaugural Prayer Service, held on the Tuesday after last week’s inauguration. For any of you who have not seen it,...