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March 2024
Greetings Everyone,
It has been a hugely busy and satisfying year at Westwood. Although we miss having a minister we have weathered the change and are thriving. I am proud of how much we have accomplished and what is planned for the future. A huge thank you to all of you!
We continue to have interesting and stimulating Sunday services, a special Winter Solstice celebration, live music and a variety of speakers. We provide zoom access and record services for later viewing. On long weekends we have popular in-person, low tech, Serendipity services. Harmonia choir is humming along, we continue with the Mindfulness Meditation group, the Freethinkers Book club, the Compassion bank, Unprepared Music group and Second Sunday Potlucks. The Board of Trustees work together with enthusiasm and congeniality. Our administrator handles a huge amount of work which most of us never see and our AV technician manages all the intricate parts to connect our zoom and live participants. And where would we be without our regular cleaner who comes in late at night so we can shine on Sundays?
The Earth-Centred group hosts celebrations, whether at Westwood, people’s homes or outdoors throughout the year.
The Reconciliation group’s “Beyond Land Acknowledgement” series continues with a soup and speaker (Lewis Cardinal) event coming up March 15 and more planned after that. We are in discussions with the Papaschase First Nation #136 to share some of our building resources.
New this year is a monthly Games Night and a twice monthly adult Art Playshop. The website, already impressive, has undergone a thorough refresh.
We maintain connections with other Unitarian groups through the Canadian Unitarian Council and will be hosting Chorus, the Young Adult group, in our building May 17 to 20th.
What is most important is how we help each other find meaning, purpose and enjoyment through participation in Westwood.
No individual can make all this happen – it takes a community. And of course it takes money. Unfortunately Westwood relies on casino funds (another project that takes volunteers). I hope you will support Westwood in whatever way you can, by pledging a generous amount, by helping out with the work of running such a busy, vibrant place or by attending and being present for others.
Looking forward to another wonderful year, with affection and appreciation,
Lorian Kennedy
President, Board of Trustees
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All Westwood members and friends are invited to share in the spirit of this beloved community.
What aspects of this community are most important to you? What activities are most important to you? What are you willing and able to contribute to make those things happen?
Contact: board@westwoodunitarian.ca to get involved
All contributions, large and small, are deeply appreciated. Click on the button to make your pledge and for ways to donate.