The Board and the Search Committee are extremely pleased to introduce Carter Smith (she, her pronouns) as our half time contract minister beginning March 1. Carter has been granted Preliminary
Continue readingBeloved Members and Friends of Westside, As you read in the message earlier this week from the Board of Trustees, Rev. Cynthia Westby and Cheryl Brown have resigned their positions
Continue readingOne of the questions that folks have been asking as they’ve been processing the congregation’s decision to postpone re-opening Sunday morning worship through September (read the announcement), is how do
Continue readingSo many people grace the doors of Westside seeking a community in which to belong, a community where they can share the big questions and challenges of their lives, and
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You have a story. Each of our stories is part of a larger narrative of being human in this world, in this time. One of the most powerful spiritual practices
Continue readingOne of the things that was shared during the start-up and has been a continuing thread in my conversations, was a reflection that at Westside “conflicts have to become significant
Continue readingThis is the first in a series of posts talking about some of the cracks that I’ve perceived or received from members of the congregation. If we are going to
Continue readingForget your perfect offering.Ring the bells that still can ring. There is a crack in everything.That’s how the light gets in. I’ve heard from lots of folks this week that
Continue readingJohn Britt, Pastoral Associate Imagine that we are back in our beloved building (Yay!) You are heading downstairs after the service. You get your cup of coffee or tea and
Continue readingWith the birth of baby Benjamin in July, Rev. Christopher has 12 weeks of family leave to use. Instead of taking this all at once he will be taking it
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