Westwood United Church in Guelph, holds the distinction of having the United Church's mewest building in the City, and of being the only United Church congregation on the west side of the Hanlon Expressway. Westwood United is a vibrant community of all ages, who seeks to nurture one another through an excellent Sunday School and Youth Group programs, and many adult educational and social opportunities and activities.

Westwood United recently adopted the following as a vision statement: "To be a church for the whole community. To see ourselves as servants of the entire Westwood community regardless of faith stances. To offer community to others; to meet community needs not being met elsewhere.

In 2003 the congregation also went through a process to define their core values and bedrock belief, which are listed below. If you want to experience God's love in action in a growing, exciting community of caring, committed Christians, Westwood United Church is the place for you!

Core Values: Acceptance, Respect, Family and Children, caring/compassion/healing, Laughter/humour, Spirituality/spiritual growth, Community.

Bedrock Beliefs:

• We are not alone (God is with us, God is in us and others)
• The Spirit is alive, present, and active in our lives
• We are called to love and serve others (God works through us)
• Respect for Creation
• Jesus Christ is the center of life for us
• We are accepted, loved, forgiven and made new by God