Westwood Presbyterian Church

This year, WPC members & friends are invited to participate in an Imaginary Poinsettia fundraiser. You can buy an Imaginary Poinsettia in memory or honor of a loved one, or to help convey the love of Christ to others through your giving. Please fill out the Imaginary Poinsettia Order form on our website and include your dedication to be printed in the Christmas Eve bulletin (sent to the congregation by email on Christmas Eve.) After you fill out the form, please donate $10 for each Imaginary Poinsettia on our website or mail your checks to the church office. The proceeds from this fundraiser will be added to the Pastor Discretionary Fund, earmarked for COVID-19 related benevolence, including homelessness. Click here to fill out the order form today: https://www.westwoodpres.org//imaginary-poinsettia-order-f

A conversation with Anne Cioffi, Mark Jones, M. Div., and Jake Putich, concerning the immediate coverage of Pastor Matt's responsibilities.

Join us for a Food Drive Drop-off on Sunday, December 20 from 1-3pm. It's normally on the last Sunday of the month, but this month we would like to make our food donations available to Wilshire Pres Food Pantry in time for Christmas. Click here for the list of requested items and more details: https://www.westwoodpres.org//20/12/20/food-drive-drop-off

Check out the latest episode of the WPC Podcast. This episode is from Sunday, December 6 and features Rev. Matthew Hardin's final sermon at WPC as well as our 2 scripture readings. Listen and subscribe on Apple podcasts today here: https://podcasts.apple.com//podca/wpc-podcast/id1535546102 Or listen on our website here: https://www.westwoodpres.org/wpc-podcast/

It's a chilly weekend and if you have kids to entertain...WPC has got you covered! Join Janelle Pearson for Zoom Sunday School this Sunday morning (email Janelle at [email protected] if you are not already on her mailing list) or click here to download the Sunday School lessons today: https://www.westwoodpres.org/minist/sunday-school-resources

Did you miss our Online Worship Service video yesterday? Don't worry! All our services are available on our website right now. In this past Sunday's service we said goodbye to our beloved Pastor Matt who will soon begin as Pastor/Head of Staff at Pacific Palisades Presbyterian Church, took Communion, and celebrated the 2nd Sunday of Advent. Click here to view the service and download the Order of Worship: https://www.westwoodpres.org/sermonsclasses-videos

Before our Zoom Congregational Meeting at 11:30am this Sunday, join us for our Online Worship Service Video at 10:00am this Sunday. We say goodbye to our beloved Pastor Matt who will soon begin as Pastor/Head of Staff at Pacific Palisades Presbyterian Church, take Communion, and celebrate the 2nd Sunday of Advent. Check your email tomorrow morning for the Youtube link and Order of Worship, or click here to view it on our website at any time this weekend: https://www.westwoodpres.org/sermonsclasses-videos

Worship with us online this Sunday, October 25 at 10:00am! Pastor Matt is preaching and we continue our sermon series: God's Reign on Earth. Check your email tomorrow morning for the youtube link, or click here to view it on our website: https://www.westwoodpres.org/sermonsclasses-videos

Our weekly emailed News & Concerns has a brand new design! Check your email at noon today to see the new interactive News & Concerns. Click on links to download resources, RSVP for an event, email a staff member, or go to our website. For the PDF version, click here: https://s3.amazonaws.com//698a8/documents/N_C_10.25.20.pdf

Check out what's happening in Student Ministries with "The Atlas" the newsletter from Jake Putich, Director of Student Ministries. Click here: https://mailchi.mp/cae9314d446a/the-atlas-9419748

Today is the last day to RSVP for the Halloween Zoom Magic Party this Saturday, October 24 from 7:00-8:30pm! Come show off your costume and join the fun on Zoom. Please RSVP to Janelle Pearson at [email protected] by the end of the day so she can send you the Zoom link prior to the show. We hope to see YOU there!

Check out this week's Mid-Week Message Video - A Installation/Ordination service on Zoom! This week’s recording celebrates the installation of Lisa Goalen as ruling elder, and Scott McDowell as deacon. Lisa and Scott could not make it to our Annual Meeting on Sept. 27, so we recorded their installation service over Zoom. We encourage you to celebrate their ministry, and the gifts of all of our WPC leaders. Check your email for the youtube link and some more announcements this morning, or click here to view on our website: https://www.westwoodpres.org/sermonsclasses-videos

Join us for our monthly Food Drive Drop-off at WPC on Sunday, October 25 from 1-3pm. This month we need cereal (any kind), energy/granola bars, toothpaste, dishwashing liquid, and crackers (any kind). Diapers and feminine pads are always needed. More info on our website: https://www.westwoodpres.org//20/10/25/food-drive-drop-off

Don't forget that Fall Small Group study guides are available week to week on our website! Whether you are already a part of a group or you cannot attend one but would like to follow along with the study on your own, click here for all the information and to download week one's guide: https://www.westwoodpres.org/ministries/small-groups

Did you miss the online worship service yesterday? You can attend our services at any time on our website. Click here to view the October 18 service or any worship service from the past 6 months. https://www.westwoodpres.org/sermonsclasses-videos

Join us in worship online this Sunday, October 18 at 10:00am. Though we can't be together physically yet, we are worshipping together in spirit in scripture, song, and prayer. Our worship video now features a special virtual entrance and exit of the beautiful WPC Sanctuary! Check your email for the youtube link and Order of Worship tomorrow morning, or view the service on our website at any time here: https://www.westwoodpres.org/sermonsclasses-videos

Are you reading I’m Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness by Austin Channing Brown but are unable to attend a small group? If so, we have weekly study guide available on our website. Click here for the Week One Study Guide: https://www.westwoodpres.org/ministries/small-groups

Check out WPC's latest News & Concerns for Sunday, October 18, 2020: https://s3.amazonaws.com//698a8/documents/N_C_10.18.20.pdf

Janelle Pearson, Interim Director of Children & Family Ministries, is back after her wedding last week so your kids can join her for Zoom Sunday School this Sunday. Email Janelle at [email protected] if you are not on her email list and you'd like your kids to join Sunday School this week. You can also download weekly Sunday School lessons and resources at home here: https://www.westwoodpres.org/minist/sunday-school-resources

Want to know what's going on with our Student Ministries? Check out the latest edition of "The Atlas" the weekly newsletter from the Westwood Youth Collective here: https://mailchi.mp/54ec042b291f/the-atlas-9414184