Finding Your Place @ Westside
One reason people go to church is to develop friendships and find their place in a world that is becoming ever more impersonal. At Westside we seek to be a warm, inclusive community. The center of our community religious life is Sunday worship when we gather to share our common values and our historic tradition. We recognize that the individuals in our church have specific, varied interests, so we have many small groups, classes and committees to appeal to those interests.
Please note that all the following times, facilitators and locations are subject to change. Check the Westside Weekly Memo, church calendar or “Order of Service” insert for current updates.
Pot Luck Sunday
Held the 3rd Sunday of every month right after church. A great way to show off your great cooking and get to catch up with fellow Westsiders.
Choir
Contact: Cathy McConnell music@westsideuu.org
You don’t have to read music to join. Practices are every other Sunday at the church starting at 9:15 a.m.
Adult Forums
Current events discussions are held every first and third Sundays at 9:45. A variety of topics appealing to more spiritual subjects are offered on other Sunday mornings. Meetings may be held in the sanctuary, the fellowship hall or the east classroom, depending on the situation. Please see our calendar for details.
Not So Great Contemporary Books
Contact: Reed Bilz 817.292.7974 or rbilz@charter.net
This book group meets to discuss contemporary novels of their choosing. The group meets after the service every 4th Sunday at the church.
Bridge
Contact: Harry and Ruth Van Dam 817-346-7781 or harryvandam@sbcglobal.net
This group meets the first Sunday of each month. Call or e-mail to make a reservation. Newcomers and experienced Bridge players are all invited.
SMART Recovery
Westside's minister facilitates the weekly Self Management And Recovery Training (SMART) meetings. SMART is an alternative to Alcoholics Anonymous and meets each Tuesday evening. More info is available on Russell's personal website. Click Here
The Lunch Bunch
Every Wednesday at 11:30am Westsiders (and friends) gather at a local restaurant for community discussion and a good lunch. Please check the church calendar for current location.
Circle Suppers
Contact: Paul McClellan 817-556-9458 or pclaypool@yahoo.com
These suppers are held in homes and are a way to get together to share a (potluck?) meal and fellowship in order to create and renew friendships and interactions with others in the congregation. They will be held approximately 8 times a year usually on the second weekend of the month. No dinners will be held in November, December, February and June. If interested, and to access an online form, click here.
WestsideForum@yahoogroups.com
Contact: Lin Wells 817-732-4675 or lin.wells@yahoo.com
This group is open only to Members and Friends of Westside. It provides a forum for the posting of announcements, information, and opinions; encourages spiritual growth and a free, responsible search for truth and meaning through engaging in discourse and conversation; and helps us build community by keeping in contact with one another. For instructions on joining this group, click here.
Karaoke Night
Contact: Scott Paulson s.c.paulson@juno.com
This event is held twice a year on a Saturday evening at the church; check the calendar.
30ish – 50ish Social Night
Contact: Bettina Pfeiffenberger 817-343-8873 zookittie@gmail.com or Sandy Olah 817-444-8420 bullhead555@gmail.com
This new event is for the 30’s to 50’s age group at Westside for a night of fun and fellowship. Watch the church calendar and Weekly Web for coming events.
Other Activities
...include attending local theater, neighborhood events, and museums as a group. Watch for announcements in the Weekly Web.
WSUU Committees
In addition, our committees provide a way to administer the church as well as provide fellowship and spiritual renewal. See the Committee List in your new member packet and on the website by clicking here.
Westside UU Church
901 Page Avenue
Fort Worth, Texas 76110
817/92-4MYUU