The Shared Pulpit Series
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 readingUnder the Bridge
One 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 readingWith Trust and With Grace
This 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 readingSome Racial Justice Learning Opportunities for February
One of the goals of the Racial Justice Change Team is to connect the congregation to our work. With that focus in mind, we want to help honor Black History
Continue readingThat’s How the Light Gets In
Forget 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 readingRacial Justice Change Team Goals for 2021
Wondering what the Racial Justice Change Team (RJCT) is working on this year? Here are the team’s goals for 2021: Become conversant in the recommendations of the UUA’s “Widening the
Continue readingBoard 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 readingMake the Circle Wider
John 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
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