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Our position as a Reconciling in Christ ELCA congregation
LGBTQIA+
Our position as a Reconciling in Christ ELCA congregation
SUPPORT GROUPS
CARING RESPONSE TEAM
CONTACT :
Anne Fideldy 763-559-1241
Marcia Rose 952-546-7931
Jan Sellman 612-518-4541
They provide weekly phone calls, greeting cards, and support to those in the midst of a life transition, crisis, or celebration. For more information how you can serve on this team contact one of the leaders.
COME AS YOU ARE LUNCHEON
This social luncheon has become a Westwood tradition. Homebound members are provided transportation to this simple, yet elegant lunch, which also includes devotions, Holy Communion and songs by the Westwood Early Childhood Center children. Come As You Are happens in the fall, before Christmas, and on Good Friday. Help in driving a guest is often needed.
ELDER WISDOM
CONTACT :
Please contact Dannica Olsen to be involved in this dynamic ministry.
This ministry pairs Elders of Westwood with young confirmands in Grades 8 and 9 to share their faith stories in both life stages. It is a one-hour, one-time commitment, though many relationships have continued past the initial meeting.
LAY VISITATION TEAM
CONTACT :
For interest in joining this team, contact Sara Moran
This team serves as a part of our congregational care team providing monthly visits and communion to our homebound members or those in long term care facilities.
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY
CONTACT :
For interest in joining this team, contact Sara Moran
Members of this team pray while knitting or crocheting shawls for the newly baptized or those needing comfort and connection due to life circumstances. They meet on the first Thursday of every month from 6:30-8 PM.
*Please contact the church office 952-545-5623 or Sara Moran 952-767-5568 if you would like to gift a prayer shawl to someone in your life who is ill or going through a difficult time and would find comfort being wrapped in prayer with a shawl.
PRAYER TEAM
CONTACT :
Prayer requests may be submitted to the church office, (952-545-5623).
Westwood's Prayer Team aims to build up the Body of Christ through prayers of celebration, thanksgiving, healing, expectant families, sympathy, or other needs of individuals.
WESTWOOD ADULT MINISTRY (WAM)
Geared towards older adults, this ministry offers educational guest speakers, presentations and entertainment events, with fellowship before and after.
WIDOWS SUPPORT GROUP
CONTACT :
Marcia Rose 952-546-7931
Join in fellowship and support with those who have lost a spouse. We will meet every 3rd Wednesday of the month from 1-2 PM.
If you have further questions about our support groups, please contact:
Sara Moran, Director of Congregational Care.
Life can be difficult.
During challenging times, come to receive assurance of God's promises and experience God’s love through the care, concern, and support of others.
