Celebrate the glory of God through Reformed worship, inspirational preaching, and classic church choral music.

        The heart of the church is Sunday worship with services at 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. Sunday mornings also feature Sunday School for children at both 9:00 and 11:00 a.m., adult Bible studies, and a theological discussion class. The worship services follow the Reformed tradition of worship, with the common lectionary forming the Scripture readings.

Communion is celebrated the first Sunday of the month at both services.

    WORSHIP/SUNDAY SCHEDULE

For location of classes and activities, inquire in the church office.

Worship Service
9:00 am and 11:00 am in the sanctuary

Infants - 3 years (Nursery)
Nursery care is provided from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with special Bible story time and crafts for 2’s & 3’s.

Pre-K – grade 5
Sunday School is provided during both worship services. Children are invited to attend the first portion of worship with their parents. During the 2nd hymn, the children are excused and escorted to their own gathering time for junior worship and age-graded classes.

Middle & High School Students 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. (Youth Room)
Students gather on Sundays with Student Ministries Director Travis Overbeck, M.Div., to dig deeper into their faith and grapple together with tough questions that demand real answers.

ADULT EDUCATION (10:00 - 11:00 AM) 

Bible Forum (Conference Room)
This group, led by Elizabeth Evans, M.Div. is currently exploring the Acts of the Apostles and may be joined at any time.

Faith, Search and Support (Downstairs Classroom)
An ongoing book group conversation (currently The Case for God by Karen Armstrong) that may be joined at any time. Leadership is shared among the Rev. Dr. John Crossly, Dr. John Quiring, and Dr. Luke Landers.

Topics at Ten/”Tis the Season”
Celebrate the Advent season by exploring Nativity art, medieval carols and traditional poetry and song.
November 28 – December 19 (Classroom 3)
Moderators: Claudia Carver Samuels and Keith Samuels

WEDDINGS

        Westwood Presbyterian Church is available to all who wish a Christian marriage service. The use of the church is governed by the church session.

1. Preliminary information regarding the scheduling of dates, use of church facilities, and related costs should be obtained from the church office prior to a conference with the pastor.

2. A WPC minister must officiate at the wedding ceremony. The couple is required to have two meetings with the officiating pastor to consider together the spirituality of marriage, hear the report of premarital counseling, and to prepare for the wedding ceremony. In some situations, a request for a non-staff clergyperson to assist our pastor in the service might be granted.

The couple is required to receive 3 - 6 sessions of premarital counseling with a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Clinical Psychologist or Pastoral Counselor. Fees for premarital counseling shall be the responsibility of the couple. While couples are free to seek their own counselors, a list of recommended professionals will be included in the information packet.

3. To ensure that nothing will detract from the solemnity of the wedding service, No flash photography is permitted during the service by guests or by your photographer. Time-exposure photos from the balcony are permitted. Video taping is permitted subject to the unobtrusive placement of the camera operator. No additional lighting or flashes may be used during the service.

4. The church will be available to the florist, photographer, and others one and one-half hours before the scheduled time of the wedding.

5. The fees are as follows:

A $150 non-refundable sanctuary deposit will hold the date. The balance is due at rehearsal.

There is no fee schedule for the minister's services; however, it is customary to give the officiating minister an appropriate honorarium. (Honorariums ordinary range between $300 and $750)

Wedding coordinators:
Gladdy Lou Ryder
Marianne Truitt

Organists:
Namhee Han
John-Kevin Hilbert

Church ministers:
Lynn Cheyney, Pastor
Peggy Krong, Associate Pastor
Don Hartsock, Parish Associate

Soloists:
Rebecca Sjowall soprano
Tracy Cox, mezzo soprano
Paul Cummings, baritone
Nathaniel Reynolds, baritone

Soloist fees are negotiated.



                FUNERALS

        A Christian service of celebration and remembrance of life is a ministry of love and hope to all who grieve. To speak to a pastor, call the church office and speak with Mayra Newbon, Director of Operations. 310.474.4535

See News from WPC and the church Calendar for more information on activities at WPC.