News & Events

Belize Family Impact Mission Trip Interest Meeting | October 26 | Upper Atrium
We are looking for families that would be interested in doing a family impact mission trip to Belize, July 11-19, 2026.  If your family has a heart for missions, this is a great first trip. Come to our Interest Meeting on October 26 in the upper atrium in between services. To learn more visit gowestwood.org/trips.

Backpack Buddies Bags | Sponsors Needed
We are currently packing 41 bags weekly for students to have food at home on the weekends!  We still need a small group or family that will commit to bringing food items each month or weekly.  Rice Krispies snack bars (82 needed weekly), Carnation Instant Breakfast packets (41 packets needed weekly), and pudding cups (82 needed weekly) are still available to bring. Thank you to all the groups that have already committed to sponsoring other needed items weekly. 

Student Winter Retreat Early Registration is Open
Student Winter Retreat will be January 16-19 and is open to all 7-12 graders. The cost for Early Registration is $275.  Prices will increase on Dec. 2 to $300 so don’t delay, register today! Visit gowestwood.org/wr26 for more information and to sign up!

Discover Westwood Class | November 2 | 10:45AM | Westwood Room
If you are interested in learning more about membership at Westwood or have questions about what it means to be a part of the Westwood family this class is for you.  We would love to meet you at 10:45AM in the Westwood Room.

Creative Arts Ministry (CAM) | Leader Interest Meeting | November 2 |4PM | Room 201
If you love Jesus, children, and using your gifts in sharing the gospel, then join us to learn about our plans for CAM in 2026.  Learn more at gowestwood.org/kidscam.

Kids Discover Class | November 5 | Room 201 | 5PM
If you have a child that is asking church questions like becoming a believer, baptism, and more this class is for them.  Registration is not required but we do ask that at least one parent attend the class with their child.

Senior Adult Worship & Potluck | November 12 | 10:30AM
All senior adults are invited to join us for time thanksgiving, worship and singing, followed by a Thanksgiving lunch. The church will provide the meat. Please bring a Thanksgiving side dish (vegetable, salad, or dessert) to share and stay for lunch.

Women’s Christmas Market | November 15 | 9AM-3PM
Come get a jump start on your Christmas shopping!  We will have many wonderful vendors to help you get ahead in your shopping!  Admission is one household item to give to the Alabama Children’s Home. For a complete list of items needed visit gowestwood.org/womensministry.

Operation Christmas Child Shoebox | Collection Week | November 16-23
It is time to fill your shoebox for Operation Christmas Child.  We will have a limited supply of boxes available this Sunday, October 26.  You can also use a regular size shoebox.  Please do not include war type toys, liquids, soap, glass, candy or toothpaste in your boxes.