Board Member Article for January – Thomas Terence
When Jeanette and Elsa and I started attending Westside in 2009, we were mostly interested in helping Elsa answer some of her questions about what religion could be. It came
Continue readingConnection Survey Results
In the December 20th and January 1st Westside Weeks we offered a survey of congregational connection during these challenging times. The results were overall encouraging, with almost 70% of respondents
Continue readingPresident’s Letter January 2021- Vanessa Shaughnessy
We made it to 2021! I hope you had opportunities for rest and joy in the last few weeks of that very long year. I am deeply grateful that those
Continue readingA Pledge, an Offering, and an Auction Event Walk into a Bar…
At Westside, our three biggest sources of congregant-based income are: Your pledges Our yearly Auction Sunday Shared Offering contributions Why are there three separate ways to give financial support to our
Continue readingRight Relations Survey Results!
From the Right Relations Phase One Team — Thank you to the 60 people who responded to our Right Relations survey — woohoo! The input we received is very helpful.
Continue readingNovember Message from the Board President
This fall has felt like a real grind. Resources and energy have been limited, stressors have been high. We’ve all been functioning under the weight of huge uncertainty and often
Continue readingThe Foundations of our Covid Gathering Policy
Dear Westside Members and Friends, We are finding ourselves faced with such an unusual set of circumstances and no easy answers. Like many of you, our board members feel the
Continue readingReflections from the Board
The Blessings of the Binder Keepers – Shelley Webb, Board Treasurer In my In my 20’s, after a failed three-month career as a middle-school math teacher but before I knew
Continue readingUpdate from the Board and Minister on in-person gatherings
Dear members and friends of Westside, As we enter the fall season, many of you may have questions about our plans for continuing to come together as a community and
Continue readingUpdate from Board President 9.23.20
It’s hard to know where to start right now. At every level and in every direction, there are complexities, moving pieces, and areas that need time and attention. This is
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