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Westwood’s 2019-2020 Theme
The living tradition which we share draws from many sources: We speak a LOT about …
From the Minister’s Study, June 2019
From the Minister’s Study Seasons of Growth June 2019: Seasons of Abundance It’s the June newsletter …
Sounding Board for May
Sounding Board for May 6, Westwood Unitarian board meeting. This month’s meeting featured discussion 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
Topic: What We Know
We’ve covered a lot of ground this year. (Thank you for your thoughtful participation in the “Westwood … What’s Next?” process!) Join us for this special Sunday – where we take stock of the journey.
Speaker: Reverend Anne Barker
Service Leader: Dean Wood
Musician: Harmonia
** Children begin downstairs **
** This service includes a Member Recognition Ceremony **
** Westwood’s Annual Meeting follows this service **
Topic: Gifts of Repetition – Flower Communion Sunday
Unitarian Universalists tend to love variety – drawing knowledge and insight from many sources. But what about repetition? What value might repetition bring to our community?
We live in a time full of abundance – abundance of resources … abundance of opportunity … abundance of freedom. And, we know that these are not ‘givens’ – that not everyone enjoys them, and that none are guaranteed. What does it mean, to live in Seasons of Abundance?
Speaker: Reverend Anne Barker
Service Leader:
Musician: Steve Bell
** Children begin downstairs **
** A Lay Chaplaincy Ritual will occur today – thanking our retiring Lay Chaplain, Leigh Bornn **
** Rainbow Story Flower Communion happens this Sunday – children will be upstairs at the end of the service for this ritual **
Topic: All Ages Pride Service
Join our children and youth in a service to explore equality and pride from a UU perspective!
Speaker: DRE Ilara Stefaniuk-Gaudet
Service Leaders: CYRE
** Our monthly “2nd Sunday Potluck” follows this service **
Topic: Gifts of Repetition
Unitarian Universalists tend to love variety – drawing knowledge and insight from many sources. But what about repetition? What value might repetition bring to our community?
Speaker: Reverend Anne Barker
Service Leader:
Musician: Rebecca Patterson
** Children begin downstairs **
** This is Rev Anne’s last service before Summer **
Date: June 23, 2019
Topic: Feeling Full
In this season of nature’s abundance – let’s talk about fullness. What does it take for you to feel ‘full’?
Service Leader: Ilara Stefaniuk-Gaudet
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: June 30, 2019
Topic: The Power of Intent
How does ‘being intentional’ serve you, in your life? How might it help you, going forward?
Service Leader:
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.
