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Our Fall-Winter sessions of the Monday Afternoon Chalice Circle will begin on September 23 …
From the Minister’s Study – September 2019
September 2019: Celebrating Our UU Sources Welcome back to a fresh new year at Westwood. …
Sounding Board Notes – August 2019
Meet the Board President: Lorian Kennedy Vice-President: Leroy Russell Treasurer: Jacqueline Willette Secretary: Carl Ulrich …
2019 Open House
Curious about what goes on here? Returning from holidays and want to catch up on …
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: August 25, 2019
Topic: Changing On Purpose
It’s pretty simple to change our socks. It’s harder to change what we believe. What does it take to change a belief on purpose?
Service Leader: Daryl Williams
Looking for connection and a good discussion? Every Sunday from June 23- August 25 Westwood hosts our Summer Serendipity Services: a friendly hour of reflection and discussion on the topic of the week.
See you Sunday at 10:30 am.
All welcome.
Children’s programming resumes in September.
Date: September 1, 2019
Topic: Westwood Open House:
Curious about us and what goes on here? This is a casual hour with an opportunity to meet some of our people and visit the facility. Light refreshments provided.
Service Leaders: Reverend Anne Barker and Ilara Stefaniuk-Gaudet
See you Sunday at 10:30 am.
** All welcome **
** This is an all ages gathering **
Date: Sept. 8, 2019
Topic: In-Gathering & Water Communion
Description: Join us this Sunday, where we install the 2019/20 Board of Trustees, share summer reflections, and renew our connections for the coming year. You are invited to bring water representing your summer experiences, or share the common jug.
Speaker: Reverend Anne Barker
Service Leader: Westwood Board of Trustees
Musician: Steve Bell
** Children will be upstairs this week – participating in the service – with nursery care available **
** A ‘2nd Sunday Potluck Lunch’ follows this service **
Note: this service tends to run long!!
Date: Sept. 15, 2019
Topic: Celebrating Our UU Sources
Description: This morning we launch our Westwood Theme for the year: Celebrating Our Unitarian Universalist (UU) Sources. Come, be introduced to (or reminded of) our Sources – and help to shape our focus for 2019-20.
Speaker: Reverend Anne Barker
Service Leader: Sally-Ann Mowat
Musician: Sheila Killoran
** Children’s Program begins officially today – Children begin upstairs – Rainbow Story! **
** A Special ‘Winter Solstice Focus Group’ will follow this service (after 30 minutes of refreshments) **
Date: Sept. 22, 2019
Topic: Autumn Equinox
Description: Autumn Equinox is a time of harvest celebration, when the daylight & nighttime hours are balanced. Join us for a time of celebration & reflection – with a focus on ‘what are your personal sources of balance?’.
Speaker: Reverend Anne Barker
Service Leader: Brenda Jackson
Musician: Jennifer McMillan
** Children begin upstairs **
Date: Sept. 29, 2019
Topic: Guest Speaker – Reverend Wayne Walder
Description: Reverend Wayne is visiting from Neighbourhood Congregation in Toronto – and has been leading us in reflection on ‘Our Westwood Home’ this weekend. Join us for the Sunday Service, where he will also be our guest speaker.
Speaker: Reverend Wayne Walder
Service Leader: Susan Anderson
Musician: Harmonia
** Children begin downstairs **
