2024 Fall Affinity Groups
Westwood is excited to offer Fall Affinity Groups, where people can meet in various life stages, ages, and professions—there is something for everyone!
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The three main segments are Work, Professional Discernment, and Third Chapter. Within each segment, you will find specific affinity groups. Visit the sections below to learn more and determine which is the best fit for you.
Register below to join one of the five-week affinity groups. We look forward to seeing you!
Detailed curriculum content is coming soon!
WORK AFFINITY GROUPS OVERVIEW:​
These affinity groups are designed for people currently working in different sectors of the economy. The goals are to connect our faith to each of our work lives by seeing each role as an opportunity to seek the thriving of others. Also, to spend time wondering about the joys and challenges of each job.
Come participate in a group with others who have similar experiences!
Health Care: Led by Rachel Palermo & Sally Hagen.
Tuesdays, 7 pm at Bear Cave Brewing.
Corporate: Led by Audra Howard & Liz Teigland.
Tuesdays, 7 pm, at Luce Line Brewery. Led by Audra Howard & Liz Teigland
Education: Led by Sabrina Schmidtke and Laura Ramsborg.
Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30 pm. First meeting at Rojo Mexican Grill, St. Louis Park.
Retail: Led by Andrew Holmberg.
Tuesdays, 7 pm in Westwood Room.
Work From Home/Remote Worker: Led by Allison Keleher & Dolan Olson.
Thursdays, 7 pm in Westwood Room.
Open to All: For those who do not see themselves in the other work groups and including those who run their households. Led by Pastor Jason & Pastor Randy Romsdahl.
Wednesdays, 7 pm at Westwood in the Fireside Room.
PROFESSIONAL DISCERNMENT: ​
These groups are designed for people who are considering a change in profession. This could include people who are dissatisfied in their current jobs, thinking about going back to school, getting back in the workforce after time off, dealing with being laid off, and more. The groups will gather for spiritual community and faith-based reflection around issues of meaning, purpose, contentment, giftedness, grief, and transition within our professional lives.
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*Please note: the professional discernment groups are not for people discerning retirement (see the third chapter below) or for people looking for formal career coaching.
Midcareer: Those Considering a Change. Led by Kiersti Trautman.
Sundays, 4:00-5:30 pm at Bear Cave Brewing in Hopkins.
Young Adults in the Workplace: Led by Kristina Seeheusen.
Mondays, 6:30-8:00 pm at Kristina and Mike Seeheusen's home in St. Louis Park.
Job Seekers: Those currently looking for work. Led by Pastor Sarah.
Wednesdays, 7:30-8:45 pm at Westwood in the Library Living Room.
THIRD CHAPTER:​
Leaders and leadership are top stories in the news every day; as people of faith, we look at leadership differently. And what does that look like as we’ve moved out of jobs (or are preparing to) and into a stage of life where we can choose where and how to spend our time?
Come explore the unique questions of this stage of life and your calling!
Pre-Retirement: Ages 50s & 60s, planning to retire in the next 1-3 years.
Wednesdays, 6:00-7:15 pm, at Westwood in LL101. Led by Sue Ferguson.
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Newly Retired: Those retired 3 years or less, ages approx. 60s.
Wednesdays, 6:00-7:15 pm, at Westwood Meeting Room LL103. Led by Amy Priddy.
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Retired: (Two options) Ages 60s & 70s, retired 4-10 years.
#1 Thursdays, 10 am, Westwood Room. Led by Penne Sewall.
#2 Thursdays, 4 pm, Bear Cave Brewing in Hopkins. Led by Nancy Schaefer.
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Aging with Purpose: (Two options) Ages 75+ or retired 10+ years.
#1 Mondays, 10 am, in Westwood LL103. Led by Jane & Jim Olson, Sara Moran.
#2 Tuesdays, 1 pm, in Westwood LL103. Led by Bruce Westphal, Hannah Ofsthun, and Sara Moran.