News & Events

2026-2027 Deacon Nominations | Closes September 20
It is time to nominate your candidate for our 2026-27 Deacon teams.  Nominations process is open for our 2026-2027 deacons.  For a list of our current deacons and to nominate your candidate visit gowestwood.org/deacons or our church app under NEWS.

Food Drive for Shelby Baptist Association | Month of September
Stop by the kiosk this Sunday to pick up a canvas bag and/or shopping list for shelf stable food items for the Shelby Baptist Association Daily Bread Shop. You can bring your food donations and leave in the designated area in the atrium or the small groups building. 

Caring Heart Widow’s Group | Sweets & Sisterhood | September 11
Our Caring Heart Widow’s will meet at the home of Nelda Little on Friday, September 11, at 10AM, for a dessert social. For address and to RSVP contact Susan Rudd at 205-960-1602 or call the church office at 205-664-0122.

Growing with Grace Kids Consignment | September 17-19
Westwood is hosting a kid’s consignment on September 17-19. If you are interested in volunteering, consigning, or shopping, please contact Danielle Engel at [email protected] or Lauren Bishop at [email protected].

First Grade Bible Presentation | September 20 | 9:30 Service
We will be honoring our NEW First Graders with a Bible!  If you would like your child to participate, please visit gowestwood.org/kids and RSVP by September 17.

Discover Westwood Class | September 20 | 11:00AM | Westwood Room
If you would like to learn more information about Westwood and what it means to be part of the Westwood Family; this class is for you!  Join us Sunday, September 20, at 11AM, in the Westwood Room located behind the café.

Baptism at the Creek | September 20 | 2:30PM | Orr Park
We will be holding our annual Baptism at the Creek on Sunday, September 20, at Orr Park in Montevallo.  If you would like to be baptized at the creek, please contact Tammy Archer at [email protected] by September 6.

Aspire Women’s Conference | September 25 | Tickets on Sale Now
If you would like to come to the Women’s Aspire Conference next month we are selling reduced cost tickets at the kiosk in the Atrium.  Don’t delay in reserving your spot for a fun night of comedy, worship and awesome Bible study! 

Join Westwood’s September Virtual Mission Trip to Southeast Asia!
We need at least 15 people to put your yes on the table and sign up to go on our virtual mission trip! The dates and times are late evenings, September 17 and 20-24. The cost is $250. On average the training takes about 3-3.5 hours; and will be flexible to your schedule.  You may sign up at https://linktr.ee/midsouthregion or contact Joanne Miller for more information at [email protected] or call 205-913-8519.

Fallfest Trunk or Treat | October 7 | 6-8PM | Trunks Needed!
We are getting ready for our Fallfest Trunk or Treat and we need small groups or individuals to volunteer to host a trunk.  You will do a themed decorated trunk (nothing scary) and hand out candy. If you want to have a game at your trunk that is even better. We will have a prize for the best top 3 decorated trunks! Contact Wendy Sipes by email [email protected] to reserve your spot!