We welcome and affirm our ministry with all persons, regardless of age, race, ethnic origin, economic status, ability, gender, marital status or sexual orientation. We seek to understand and carry out God’s will, bearing witness to Christ’s compassion and embracing the movement of the Holy Spirit in our lives. We foster spiritual growth in all persons – children, youth, and adults; through individual and corporate prayer and study, worship of God, nurturing relationships, and participating in ministries of justice and mercy at home and in the global community. ALL ministries of Westwood UMC are available to ALL people. A Reconciling Church: We, the faith community of Westwood Church, affirm that a God-filled perspective understands and embraces diversity and radical inclusivity; for that reason we embrace and affirm the full inclusion of everyone regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. We explicitly welcome lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people who have been marginalized and diminished within the larger United Methodist tradition. We commit to embracing the responsibility of pushing for a more open and inclusive United Methodist Church. You are welcome here. You are supported here. You are included here. Our Sanctuary worship is traditional and intergenerational. Congregational music is chosen from The United Methodist Hymnal and other sources and most of it is led by a large pipe organ and choir. The theme of this service and its preaching is usually guided by the Common Lectionary, a calendar of Bible readings appointed for each Sunday and used by many Christian denominations. The liturgy lasts about sixty minutes and includes Holy Communion on the first Sunday of each month. The Loft is an innovative approach to Christian community for those willing to re-think church. Using conversation and contemporary music, the gatherings take place in an intimate, relaxed environment. To learn more about The Loft, go to www.theloftla.org