What's New
2019 Samhain Celebration at UCE
The Pagan Chalice Circle at UCE invites Westwoodians to join them for a Samhain ritual! …
2019-20 Endowment Fund Call for Proposals
Application deadline: March 1, 2020 The Westwood Endowment Trust Fund is a permanent legacy, made …
2019-20 Westwood Service Leaders Training
Mark Your Calendars for … “Westwood Service Leader Training” Noon, Sunday November 17, 2019 OR …
This Week in Westwood Children’s Program…
October’s theme is our First UU Source: Direct experience of that transcending mystery and wonder, …
About Westwood
Westwood is a welcoming, nurturing and inclusive community where people may experience freedom of religious thought, spiritual development, hope and inspiration. Westwood lives and shares Unitarian Universalist principles through spiritual growth, learning, social justice, care and compassion.
We believe that everyone has the right to seek truth and meaning for themselves. We acknowledge and respect the diversity of religions and beliefs of our members and friends including those who identify as non-theists, atheists, agnostics, free-thinkers and humanists.
The fundamental tools for defining our beliefs include:
- Our own life experience, our reflections upon it, our intuitive understanding and the promptings of our own conscience.
- Our Unitarian Universalist Principles & Sources are the basis for our religious and moral lives.
- We strive to fulfill our Purpose, Mission & Goals and to be good stewards for our organization and community.
Upcoming Events
Sunday Worship Service
Date: Oct. 20, 2019
PLEASE NOTE: there is no service at Westwood today!
It’s Western Region Fall Gathering Weekend …
and we are joining our ‘siblings in spirit’ – over at the Unitarian Church of Edmonton.
PLEASE JOIN US THERE: 10804 119 St NW, Edmonton, AB, T5H 3P2
The WRFG Service at UCE begins at 11am … providing time for anyone who headed to Westwood (for 10:30) to travel over to UCE.
** There will be someone at Westwood – providing tea & conversation for anyone who didn’t get this message – so don’t worry! But we strongly encourage you to join us ‘on the other side’ **
Date: Oct. 27, 2019
Topic: Practical Magic
Description: Join us this Sunday for an All Ages service celebrating the power we each have to create MAGIC in the world. We’ll be in costume – you are welcome to join us. Our choir, Harmonia, will help to ramp up the festive spirit of this service.
Service Leader: DRE Ilara Stefaniuk-Gaudet
Musician: Harmonia
** This is an All Ages Service – Children will be upstairs **
** A Community Council Meeting (Westwood Leadership) is scheduled to follow this service **
Date: Nov. 3, 2019
Topic: Who Inspires You?
Description: Three Westwood members will speak to inspiration they draw from a prophetic person. This month we explore our 2nd UU source: Words and deeds of prophetic people which challenge us to confront powers and structures of evil with justice, compassion, and the transforming power of love.
Speakers:
Service Leader: Terry Anderson
Musician: Carrie Day
** Children begin downstairs **
** Daylight Savings ends today – don’t forget to set your clocks back! **
Date: Nov. 10, 2019
Topic: Prophetic Peace
Description: On this Remembrance Day weekend, our service will honour prophetic people who bravely speak and act in the service of peace.
In November, we are focusing on our 2nd UU Source: Words and deeds of prophetic people which challenge us to confront powers and structures of evil with justice, compassion, and the transforming power of love.
Speaker: Reverend Anne Barker
Service Leader:
Musician: Sheila Killoran
** Children begin upstairs – Rainbow Story **
** 2nd Sunday Potluck follows this service **
Topic: Untangling a Moral Conundrum
Description: Can a politician also be a prophetic person? What can we learn from the life of a man whose personal convictions and humanitarian sensibilities were in conflict with his responsibilities, the sentiments of the people he led, and the events he found himself thrust into. Quite a lot, it turns out. Lessons and inspiration from the life of Abraham Lincoln.
In November, we are focusing on our 2nd UU Source: Words and deeds of prophetic people which challenge us to confront powers and structures of evil with justice, compassion, and the transforming power of love.
Speaker: Daryl Williamson
Service Leader: TBA
Musician: Steve Bell
** Children begin downstairs **
Date: Nov. 24, 2019
Topic: The Transforming Power of Love
Description: We can be inspired toward all kinds of beliefs, practices & actions. What does it matter, which way we lean? Today we hope to inspire you toward the transforming power of love.
In November, we are focusing on our 2nd UU Source: Words and deeds of prophetic people which challenge us to confront powers and structures of evil with justice, compassion, and the transforming power of love.
Speaker: Reverend Anne Barker
Service Leader:
Musician: Harmonia
** Children begin upstairs **
** 1st Solstice Advent Sunday: Hope **
