JOIN US FOR SUNDAY WORSHIP
THE SANCTUARY GATHERING
Sundays – 9:30am – The Sanctuary
Traditional liturgy, an inspiring message, and resounding organ. We worship with choral music and sung hymns, sacred dance, poetry, prophetic preaching, and by lighting advent candles. All ages are welcome. Participate in person or by livestream.
THE LOFT GATHERING
Sundays – 10:30am – The Loft
An innovative gathering with spiritual conversation, creativity, coffee, and music for those willing to re-think church. Gatherings take place in an intimate, relaxed environment upstairs at Westwood. We are a community that honors questions. Whether you are deconstructing harmful theology, beginning fresh, or just looking to go deeper in faith, we welcome you. When you arrive, simply follow the signs pointing to The Loft. For more information, visit www.TheLoftLA.org.
SCATTERED FOR SERVICE
Fair Trade and Alternative Gift Marketplace
Scattered for Service is an opportunity to “pay it forward” while shopping for friends and family this holiday season. Give Alternative Gifts this year–make a donation to one of the non-profits in lieu of a purchased gift. Or, shop for meaningful and fun gifts at our Fair Trade gift fair.
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Scattered for Service Hours
Sunday, Dec. 8th (before / after worship)
Sunday, Dec. 15th (before / after worship)
Click here to shop for Impact Gifts at www.ScatteredForService.com.
FANTASIA ON CHRISTMAS CAROLS: Sanctuary Worship in Song
Sunday, December 15th (9:3am) The Sanctuary
Join us for a special Sanctuary worship gathering this Advent season! The Chancel Choir, accompanied by a string ensemble, acclaimed harpist Alison Bjorkedal, organist Peter Fennema, and soloist Taylor Jacobs, will present a moving program of sacred choral music celebrating the anticipation and joy of Christmas. Highlights include Ralph Vaughan Williams’ beautiful Fantasia on Christmas Carols, weaving together beloved carols in a tapestry of sound, with a homily from Pastor Molly. Immerse yourself in the spirit of the season with this reflective and uplifting service.
SINGERS OF SOUL
Sunday, December 15th (10:30am) The Loft
Join us as the Singers of Soul will be performing timeless Christmas and gospel carols!
CHRISTMAS PAGEANT SUNDAY
Sunday, December 22nd (10am) The Sanctuary
Celebrate Christmas in joyful worship as the children retell this sacred story. With music from our young people, and on our Sanctuary organ, we invite you to celebrate this holy day in our beautiful sanctuary. With a message from Pastor Molly Vetter, everyone is welcome to this meaningful celebration. You are welcome to worship with us in person or on YouTube Livestream.
CONTEMPLATIVE CHRISTMAS SOUND BATH
Sunday, December 22nd (5pm) The Sanctuary
On one of the longest nights of the year, join us for a contemplative experience that offers an evening prayer liturgy brought to life with a healing sound bath. Led by sound healer Ruth Sie and Pastor Molly Vetter, this experience brings gifts of a meditative sound bath into the sacred beauty of our sanctuary. Please wear comfortable clothes; you are welcome to sit or lie in our pews or bring a mat to lie on the floor.
CHRISTMAS EVE WORSHIP
Sunday, December 24th
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5pm – Family Candlelight Worship featuring our Chancel Choir
Share the joy and mystery of Christmas as we share the good news of Christ’s birth through music, scripture, prayer, preaching and candlelight. Featuring music from our Sanctuary musicians, you are invited to sing beloved carols with us, and hold candlelight as we sing “Silent Night” together.
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11pm – Candlelight Worship with Communion featuring Loft Musicians
Experience the holy mystery of Christmas as we celebrate Christ’s birth with music, scripture, prayer, preaching, communion, and candlelight. Featuring music from our Loft musicians, you are invited to sing beloved carols with us, share communion at our open table, and hold candlelight as we sing “Silent Night” together.