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WUMC Reaches All Over the World!

The vision of Westwood United Methodist Church is to "offer Christ, grow in faith, touch lives, and make a difference."  It is an important part of the church community.  Westwood is known in Kalamazoo and around the world for reaching out in pursuit of this vision. 

Appalachia Service Project (ASP) - ASP is a relational ministry that helps make homes in Appalachia warmer, safer & dryer.  WUMC has been participating for over 25 years.   Teams of youths and adults travel to the mountains to take on the construction projects and spread the Gospel by connecting with the peoples of the area.

Habitat for Humanity - From the beginnings of Habitat's presence in Kalamazoo, WUMC has provided volunteer help in providing families affordable housing. Visit their website - Kalamazoo Habitat for Humanity.

Resurrection UMC (Voronezh, Russia) - Pastor Irina Mitina heads this growing congregation in the heart of the former Soviet Republic.   Gifts of money and supplies help create new opportunities for the Russian people.   The church recently moved into a building partially funded by the generous donations of the Westwood congregation.  A team from all over the United States traveled to Voronezh to help with some of the renovation needed in the space.

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