Dear friends in Christ,

This month, Giselle will be sending out your giving statements for 2024, and I have asked her to attach this letter. We strive to keep accurate records, but we are only human. If you see something amiss, please let the office know immediately so that we can address it. These statements detail the contributions that you have made to West Hollywood United Church of Christ. But they detail so much more, and I want to take a moment to thank you. These giving statements show your commitment, your values, and your generosity. At WeHo UCC, we have a simple mission statement:

No Condemnation here!

We are a Loving Community embracing Christ’s spirit and justice.

WeHo UCC has long been a bright light of progressive theology in the community. We are a safe place for those who have been harmed by other churches. We are reaching out in our neighborhoods in partnerships and with our sack lunch program to help our homeless and low-income neighbors. In 2024 – thanks to our youth – we made and distributed 500 sack lunches and their goal for 2025 is 1000. We helped numerous people in crisis – finding shelter, preventing evictions, providing diapers and shelter to homeless families, buying emergency groceries, counseling folks facing anti-gay discrimination in their churches, and supporting refugees. We even took a homeless man and his dog to the vet to be vaccinated so that he could get off the streets and into shelter and keep his dog with him.

Our Bible Study classes teach rigorous contextual interpretation that continuously reveals God’s good news and love for all humanity. Our worship services are spiritually grounded, fun, and engaging. Our Knitting Ministry gathers monthly for fellowship, food, and to make warm knitted caps for the homeless in our community. Our Prayer Group meets weekly to gather the concerns of our church folk as well as the community and the world. Our Care Team and Coffee Hour Hosts reach out and welcome all people into fellowship at home and after worship.

When we strive to Love our Neighbors as Ourselves, we take this as a call to action.

All of this is possible because of people like you. Thank you so much for all you have done and all you continue to do to support West Hollywood UCC with your time, talent, and treasure. Thank you for your thoughtfulness and generosity.

Many blessings,

Pastor Tracy