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GRACE & VOCATION
The Good News is real, and it matters.
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God's grace extends to everyone. We confidently say, "All are welcome!" Jesus repeatedly demonstrated this abundant welcome again and again, even in a divided world.
At Westwood, we believe we are claimed and called to be God's hands and feet in all the roles of our lives. Because of this, we continue the journey of vocation in a culture of grace to discover how our faith shows up in our lives.
What does it mean to be claimed and called?
In Holy Baptism, we confess that we have been claimed and named as a child of God. In addition, we have been called in all of our vocations (roles) to be God’s hands and feet in the world. In our work/retirement/school lives, as well as in all our family roles, relationships with neighbors and friends, and our lives as citizens of this state, country, and world, all of these are vocational callings.
Watch the entire 'Life of Faith' video produced by the ELCA.
Overview
Since 2014, out of a deep concern that this core message of the Gospel was not real for many in our congregation, Westwood launched a long-term focus on grace and vocation where everything we do seeks to tie back to these core confessions.
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Almost 12 years later, Westwood has kept this promise and focus in our current programs and ministries.
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Vocation of Family article.
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The Worldview Challenge, written by Jason Van Hunnik.
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An overview video produced by the Life of Faith initiative, featuring Westwood members sharing their personal experiences.
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A summary article from the first 5 years.
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Materials used to engage the congregation in the initial stages.
