This Matters!
At Westwood, we are a welcoming community where God’s love is expressed through utilizing our time, talents, and financial generosity to fuel Westwood’s mission and vision in the world. Our congregation is committed to the thriving of others, making a meaningful impact both within the church and the broader community. By sharing our gifts and serving our neighbors, we live out our core values, faith, and vocation of generosity, becoming God's hands and feet in the world.
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You are invited to explore what matters at Westwood through the "THIS MATTERS!" video series and "Ministry Minute" articles, which highlight real-life stories of impact from individuals and groups.
Video Series
Westwood is excited to share our series of short videos as they capture an authentic look at what matters at Westwood past and present.
Vocation
Thursdays at Westwood
Children, Youth and Family
Music Ministry
Tanzanian Partnership: Arusha Road Church
Prayer of Good Courage
Vocation of Generosity
Westwood Road Map
Year One Goals - Road Map
Westwood Early Childhood Center
Partnership with
Rise Early Learning Center
Ministry Minute
In mid-2024, Westwood debuted the "Ministry Minute," a one-page article spotlighting actions, events, ministries, groups, or individuals as they share their time and talents for the thriving of others. Click on the links below to read these stories of impact.
Read the story behind the Ministry Minute stories!
Children, Youth, and Families
Core Values
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Parents' Night Out
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Kindergarten Parents - Affinity Group
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Moms' Group
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Vacation Bible School -VBS SCUBA 2024
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Dad's of Young Children Retreat
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ELCA National Youth Gathering
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Interfaith PRIDE Rally 2024
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Sacred Sites Tour
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Staff Development Retreat
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Gardening Team
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​WECC & Rise Early Leaders
Caring for People, Creation, and our Community
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Prayer Shawl Ministry
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Quilting Ministry
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Every Meal- Community Partnership
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Women's Retreat 2024
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Westwood Community Meal
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Men's Bible Study
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Women's Study Group
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Grace Circle
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Cookie Crusader - Baker Community Meals
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Sailing Ministry
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Lovas Family - Letters of Joy Across Generations
3rd Chapter (Retirement & Elder Wisdom)
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Coffee, Conversation, and Connections
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​Ethical Wills​