In a world increasingly defined by silos and survivalism, the definition of "family" often remains dangerously narrow. On February 8th, 2026, we welcome back a familiar voice to West Hill, Dennis Augustine, for a provocative exploration of kinship titled: "Kin Beyond Skin: Redefining the Family of Humanity."
Read MoreMoving beyond abstract ideals, we’ll focus on how love takes shape—through different characteristics of love, such as wisdom, courage, and justice. Together, we’ll identify which expressions of love matter most in our lives, and how choosing them intentionally can shape the people we become and the relationships we build.
When to love & be loved? Love doesn’t just live in inspiration; it lives in the calendar. Inspired by Laura Vanderkam’s TED Talk about making time for what matters most, we’ll translate practical strategies into our own lives: When will I choose love on purpose—toward myself, toward others, and toward the world?
Read MoreWhen we ask the question of when, love stops being an abstract value and becomes something we can actually practice—through rhythms, choices, and small commitments in real time.
Read MoreLove is studied across many academic faculties, yet it’s still not easy to define, and even harder put into practice. This Sunday, Scott Kearns continues our series about “love”, asking the question “Why?” To find some answers, we’ll first look at the “what?” and then see what kind of “therefore” follows.
Read MoreOur new series offers seven investigative questions that bring clarity to how we love and allow ourselves to be loved. Connect with Goal Setting Theory, which teaches that clarity, challenge, and meaningful aims help us stay committed and consistent. We start week one with “Why?”
Read MoreSteve Ghikadis is back with us to explore the profound value of human memory in shaping who we are. In a life that may last only about 100 years, our memories of love, laughter, challenges, and growth become treasures.
Read MoreA simple but powerful idea: circles are often more life-giving than rows. In a season when many of us are longing for connection, belonging, and being seen, we’ll explore how community becomes stronger when we face one another and make space for real relationship.
Read MoreNo one wants to be alone on the longest night. Join us for a candlelight service that recognizes the hardships present in the world today, but also the illumination we each can bring.
Read MoreJoin us as we listen to Matthew Lieberman’s TED talk, telling us the human brain is built for connection. When we recognize that social pain registers just like physical pain, we open to greater compassion, wisdom, and care for one another.
Read MoreMel Burns returns to West Hill for a talk about how they’ve navigated connecting to the world as a queer person, and how searching for safe-places has been a journey into discovering the difference between 'virtue signaling' and 'safety signaling'.
Read MoreWest Hill's festive gathering of sing-along and solos, fuses the wonder of Scott at the piano, with the beauty of Christmas. Celebration, wistful memory, inspiration, and joy.
Read MoreA look at humans and the often-powerful bond with their non-human family members. How do pets change our lives? Why are some people fervent pet lovers while others… not so much. Let’s share our pet stories!
Read MoreAnimals have many of the emotional capacities needed for relationships: many maintain alliances, and engaging in caring friendships. Mark Reimers joins us to explore the subtle, but powerful ways we are connected with the animal kingdom.
Read MoreDarante’ LaMar joins West Hill to explore what it truly means to be progressive—not merely as a social position, but as a posture of perpetual curiosity, compassion, and courage.
Read MoreA festive tradition for the whole community. Kick-off the holiday season with West Hill, and bring a few friends… the more the MERRIER!!
Read MoreIn the second week of our series, Connected, we’ll explore what it means to connect with ourselves. We’ll reflect on how to author our own story with intention and attention.
Read MoreCelebrated Lives - A Signature West Hill Service - On this day, we will celebrate the lives of loved ones we have lost and hold them in the hearts of our West Hill family.
Read MoreJoin Daryl Van Tongeren as he explores the overlooked virtue of humility, how it can transform your relationships, and why it may be more necessary now than ever before.
Read MoreWest Hill turned 75 this year and we are gearing up for a celebration. Please save the date so you can be with us on October 19th
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