News & Events
Attention: Road Closure Information | Sunday, November 8
The Alabaster Water Board has informed us that Jimmy Gould Blvd will be closed for a short time on Sunday, November 8 for them to install a water line for one of the new hotels that is under construction. All traffic will need to use Progress Drive next to Walmart to access Alabaster Blvd or you can use Weatherly Club Drive.
Operation Christmas Child Shoebox | Collection Week | Nov. 15-22
Stop by the kiosk this Sunday and pick up your shoeboxes to fill (supplies are limited). All boxes are due back no later than 10:30AM, on Sunday, November 22. You can leave your filled shoeboxes in the designated spot in the lower atrium.
2027 Eswatini Mission Trip Interest Meeting | October 25
Our Eswatini team will be available at the kiosk on Sunday October 25 after each service to answer any questions about going to Eswatini. The trip dates are July 9-21, 2027. The approximate cost of the trip is $4000. The deadline to sign up is November 15. For information on the trip, you can visit gowestwood.org/trips or contact Becky Anderson at [email protected].
Daylight Savings time ends | November 1
Don’t forget to turn your clocks back one hour before you go to bed Saturday night, October 31.
Discover Westwood Class | November 1 | 11AM | Westwood Room
If you are interested in learning more about Westwood and what it means to be part of the Westwood family, then this class is for you!
Caring Hearts Widows Ministry | Brunch at First Watch | November 6
All widows are invited for brunch at First Watch, in Alabaster, on November 6 at 10AM. Please RSVP by calling Susan Rudd, 205-960-1602 to reserve your spot. You will be responsible for your meal.
Veterans Lunch | November 11 | Olive Garden in Alabaster
All Veterans are invited to meet for lunch on November 11 with Scott Morton. Please RSVP to Wendy Sipes at [email protected] so we know you are coming. Don’t forget to bring your ID card.
Westwood Shut-In Ministry Needs You!
We are looking to grow our Shut-In Ministry that ministers to our homebound church members. We are looking for people that can visit, call, send cards and even help with errands or doctor visits. If you are interested in being a part of this rewarding ministry, contact Scott Morton at [email protected].
Student Winter Retreat | Early Registration is open!
It is time to register your students for our Winter Retreat! We will be going to Shocco Springs, January 15-18, 2027. Early registration cost is $275 and will increase to $325 after December 1. You must pay in full at time of registration for Early Registration price. Any early registration NOT PAID after December 1 will owe the whole amount of $325. Sign up today at gowestwood.org/WR27. If you need financial assistance and would like to apply for a scholarship, please contact the Student Ministry office.
MSR Virtual Mission Trip to Asia | December 6-10 | We need you!
We are looking for 10 individuals who will say, “Yes, I will go” to sign up for our December Virtual Asia Trip. The dates are December 6-10 and the cost is $250. If you would like to shadow a group in October or November, contact Joanne Miller by email [email protected].
Senior Adult Thanksgiving Worship and Potluck | November 18 | 10AM
Mark your calendars and get ready for a great time of worship, fellowship and Thanksgiving Lunch! The church will provide meat and drinks. Please bring a salad, side dish, or dessert to share! There will be a Caregiver Support Resource Fair on this day too! You will be able to connect with health and wellness representatives who will be present to share resources and answer any questions you may have.
“Light Has Come: A Westwood Christmas” | December 6 | 6:30PM
Join us on Sunday, December 6, for a Christmas Celebration in music. Garrett and our Praise team will have a night of Christmas worship to help kick off the Christmas Season! This event is free; however we are asking each person to bring a canned food item for our Harvest House or a pack of diapers for The Lovelady Center. Please reserve your spot at gowestwood.org/Christmas.