In the Parable of the Sower, Jesus tells a story about a farmer who doesn't seem to be all that good at farming—he seems to waste a lot of seeds! Given what we know about the kinds of soil in which seeds take root, the question the story poses to us is what kind of soil we are.

Sunday, July 12, 2026 Rev. Rev. Dr. Christopher Carter

This year during Pride Month, we take lessons from Queer theology and Queer theologians, as we hear the call of the Gospel. It affirms that we are welcomed in God's love, and that our call is to extend welcome and care to others.

Sunday, June 28, 2026 Rev. Molly Vetter

This year during Pride Month, we take lessons from Queer theology and Queer theologians, as we hear the call of the Gospel. It invites us to set aside our fear, and trust that we are valued and precious to God.

Sunday, June 21, 2026 Rev. Molly Vetter

This year during Pride Month, we take lessons from Queer theology and Queer theologians, as we hear the call of the Gospel. It sends us out, boldly, to practice and proclaim the life-giving, healing power of God's love. (Plus, a special Drag Story Hour Time with Children!) Sunday, June 14, 2026 Rev. Molly Vetter

This Sunday, we celebrate Promotion Sunday, presenting new Bibles to our incoming 4th graders, and honoring our graduates. Senior Sharon Tam will speak, and Pastor Molly will preach, as we give thanks for God who calls unlikely people to experience incredible, healing, liberating good news.

Sunday, June 7, 2026 Rev. Molly Vetter

A Westwood sanctuary celebration of the 70th Anniversary of Women's Ordination in our Methodist tradition. With a resurrection-themed sermon from Rev. Dr. Sharon Rhodes-Wickett, Rev. Jane Voigts, Rev. Kathy Cannon, and Rev. Molly Vetter. Other special guests include: Bishop Dottie Escobedo-Frank, Bishop Mary Ann Swenson, Rev. Dr. Natalie Houghtby-Haddon, and Rev. Blair Stowe. Sunday, May 31, 2026 Revs. Sharon Rhodes-Wickett, Jane Voigts, Kathy Cannon, & Molly Vetter

We celebrate Pentecost as the birth of the church. Our Grapple group will lead worship, with help from the Chancel Choir, organ, and Westwood Kids. Plus, we will celebrate the ritual of confirmation and sacrament of Baptism, as some of our youth become Professing Members of the congregation. Sunday, May 24, 2026 Nathan Salyer and Quinn Weatherford

Charged by the Great Commission, disciples of Jesus Christ seek to live into the vision of the kingdom that our Lord proclaimed. This is a world-changing task, one we embrace with adverbial faith, as we love boldly, serve joyfully, and lead courageously. Also, we will celebrate the sacrament of baptism.

Sunday, May 17, 2026 Rev. Molly Vetter

Leaning on the promise of God's presence and the empowering of the Holy Spirit, disciples find strength to lead courageously. Whether we lead from the front, from the middle, or from a distance, our call is to go out to the margins where God's work is being done. Pastor Molly is away on a spiritual retreat and will return May 15th.

Sunday, May 10, 2026 Rev. Blair Trygstad Stowe

Serving might sound like a duty to some, but to a disciple, it is an opportunity to model Christ, so we find joy in it. When our hearts are in it, we can serve joyfully.

Sunday, May 3, 2026 Rev. Molly Vetter