Dear Westwood Family, Walking from the church parking structure to our front doors today, I was struck by how beautiful the sunlight seemed as it lit the blossoms of the crape myrtle trees. I stepped back, to enjoy the view of our church spire through the...
Sunday, August 25, 2024 Rev. Molly Vetter...
Dear Westwood Family, This morning, my read through the LA Times online affirmed something I've been thinking about lately: what a gift intergenerational friendships are. (You can read the Times' take here.) I continue to believe that the relationships we are able to make across diversities are...
Dear Westwood Family, I hope this email finds you all doing well, and a special shout-out to the parents who are (quietly) celebrating the return of the school year! Given the number of graduate degrees I have, it may come as a surprise that I didn't...
Over the summer, I am inviting clergy members connected to our Westwood UMC congregation to serve as guest writers of our Pastoral Notes. This week, we are pleased to share words from Rev. Dr. John Holbert. I am grateful that he is a part of...
Sunday, August 4, 2024 Rev. John Woodall...
What a Sunday! Our Compassion Camp focused on every living thing needing FOOD! We shook bottles of heavy cream for forever until it turned into delicious butter. We made bread with a biscuit mix in each classroom, and then we feasted on our bounty sitting...
Dear Westwood Community, I hope this note finds you all doing well and having enjoyed the past few months of summer. I am excited to be returning to Westwood after my two-month writing leave. And while I was able to finish one essay and make significant...