Events
Trauma Competent Caregiver Training
At Westside, we are committed to meeting people in their place of pain, and because we know that trauma impacts so many, we offer a one-day Trauma Competent Caregiver course. This training is for anyone who wants to demonstrate compassion, love, and empathy to their community.
This one-day training offers insight into the impact of trauma on individuals and how it manifests in attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors. You will leave this workshop with helpful techniques and approaches to care for individuals who have experienced trauma.
Event Fee:
$25
Check-in starts at 8:30 a. Training will begin promptly at 9a and end promptly at 3p.
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Lunch & Snacks provided - Lunch will be provided around noon, along with some snacks throughout the day.
Water provided
We will have water available all day but you will need to bring any additional beverages you may want. -
Yourself!
All training materials will be provided. -
This training is eligible for 5.5 hours for foster parents as well as 4.3 from KDHE
Clock Hours Approved:
04:30 hr Approval #: KDHE Course #2023-000148-001Meets Core Competency:
Interactions with Children and Youth: Engaging and Empowering Children and Youth
Class Instructors
Jen Decker-McMillen, M. Ed.
Connie Horosz, MA, LCPC, LPC
Trauma Competent Caregiver Training
At Westside, we are committed to meeting people in their place of pain, and because we know that trauma impacts so many, we offer a one-day Trauma Competent Caregiver course. This training is for anyone who wants to demonstrate compassion, love, and empathy to their community.
This one-day training offers insight into the impact of trauma on individuals and how it manifests in attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors. You will leave this workshop with helpful techniques and approaches to care for individuals who have experienced trauma.
Event Fee:
$25
Check-in starts at 8:30 a. Training will begin promptly at 9a and end promptly at 3p.
-
Lunch & Snacks provided - Lunch will be provided around noon, along with some snacks throughout the day.
Water provided
We will have water available all day but you will need to bring any additional beverages you may want. -
Yourself!
All training materials will be provided. -
This training is eligible for 5.5 hours for foster parents as well as 4.3 from KDHE
Clock Hours Approved:
04:30 hr Approval #: KDHE Course #2023-000148-001Meets Core Competency:
Interactions with Children and Youth: Engaging and Empowering Children and Youth
Class Instructors
Jen Decker-McMillen, M. Ed.
Connie Horosz, MA, LCPC, LPC
Care Groups Launch • Spring 2025
Care Group Launch • Fall 2025
January 12- April 17 | WFC Lenexa
Care groups offer a place of healing for those who need extra support and resources to overcome the barriers in their relationship with God and others. Westside is committed to engaging with people in their healing journey so they can find the fullness of the freedom available through a relationship with Jesus. Care Groups are supportive environments designed to help you find encouragement and accountability in addressing emotional, behavioral, and spiritual challenges.
Care Groups are supportive environments designed to help you find encouragement and accountability in addressing emotional, behavioral, and spiritual challenges.
Surviving the Holidays
Surving the Holidays GriefShare & DivorceCare
The holiday season is filled with joy, but can also be a difficult season for some. Adjusting to a divorce or grieving the loss of a loved one can impact you in ways you don't anticipate. Join us for resources and encouragement as you prepare to navigate the holiday season.
This is a one-day class that costs $10. The cost includes a book and brunch.
*Children's programming is during the event so people have a place for their children if needed.
Trauma Competent Caregiver Training
At Westside, we are committed to meeting people in their place of pain, and because we know that trauma impacts so many, we offer a one-day Trauma Competent Caregiver course. This training is for anyone who wants to demonstrate compassion, love, and empathy to their community.
This one-day training offers insight into the impact of trauma on individuals and how it manifests in attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors. You will leave this workshop with helpful techniques and approaches to care for individuals who have experienced trauma.
Event Fee:
$25
Check-in starts at 8:30 a. Training will begin promptly at 9 a and end promptly at 3p.
-
Lunch & Snacks provided - Lunch will be provided around noon, along with some snacks throughout the day.
Water provided
We will have water available all day but you will need to bring any additional beverages you may want. -
Yourself!
All training materials will be provided. -
This training is eligible for 5.5 hours for foster parents as well as 4.3 from KDHE
Clock Hours Approved:
04:30 hr Approval #: KDHE Course #2023-000148-001Meets Core Competency:
Interactions with Children and Youth: Engaging and Empowering Children and Youth
Class Instructors
Jen Decker-McMillen, M. Ed.
Connie Horosz, MA, LCPC, LPC
The Story
The Story is an abridged, chronological Bible that reads like a novel. There are no verse references, and Scripture segments are seamlessly woven together with transition text into a single grand narrative. For those intimidated or overwhelmed by the unabridged Bible, The Story helps people understand God’s Word more fully and engage with it more easily.
Simple, accessible, and easy to use, churches are finding The Story a powerful way to engage their people in Bible reading like never before. As The Story brings the Bible to life, the broad scope of God’s message will penetrate hearts. People of all ages will be swept up in the story of God’s love and God’s plan for their lives.
Care Groups Launch • Fall 2024
Care Group Launch • Fall 2024
September 8 - December 12 | WFC Lenexa
Care groups offer a place of healing for those who need extra support and resources to overcome the barriers in their relationship with God and others. Westside is committed to engaging with people in their healing journey so they can find the fullness of the freedom available through a relationship with Jesus. Care Groups are supportive environments designed to help you find encouragement and accountability in addressing emotional, behavioral, and spiritual challenges.
Care Groups are supportive environments designed to help you find encouragement and accountability in addressing emotional, behavioral, and spiritual challenges.
Stephen Ministry Informational Meeting
Stephen Ministers are trained Westside members with a passion for bringing Christ's love and care to people experiencing a life challenge. They provide one-to-one care to people in a transitional time in life, such as divorce, job loss, grief, illness, relocation, or separation due to military deployment. To find out more about how you can serve as a Stephen Minister, register to attend our one-hour information meeting on August 11th from 11-12pm. Our next training session begins September 10th, 2024.
Foster/Adopt Care Community Training
Monday August 5th | 6:30pm OR Thursday, August 15th | 10am | WFC Lenexa Room 201
At Westside Family Church, we are committed to caring for families amid challenges and struggles. We are specifically dedicated to supporting families who are parenting children who are in foster care or who have been adopted. A primary way to serve these families is through a Care Community comprised of Westside volunteers. This training is the first step to discovering best practices for serving a foster or adoptive family, and those who would like to take the next steps will be placed on a team and matched with a family to serve in their area.
Summer at the Movies
Jesus did not tell them anything without illustrating it with a story.” - Matthew 13:34
Welcome to Summer at the Movies! We have an amazing blockbuster lineup of modern-day parables as we take a page from scripture and illustrate Biblical truth through relatable stories. So, grab your popcorn and enjoy the show!
* Due to copyright restrictions, this series will only be available in-person and online LIVE at 8:15, 9:30, or 11a each Sunday and will not be available for later viewing.
Care Group Launch • Summer
Care groups offer a place of healing for those who need extra support and resources to overcome the barriers in their relationship with God and others. Westside is committed to engaging with people in their healing journey so they can find the fullness of the freedom available through a relationship with Jesus. Care Groups are supportive environments designed to help you find encouragement and accountability in addressing emotional, behavioral, and spiritual challenges.
Care Groups are supportive environments designed to help you find encouragement and accountability in addressing emotional, behavioral, and spiritual challenges.
Care Groups Launch-Spring 2024
Care groups offer a place of healing for those who need extra support and resources to overcome the barriers in their relationship with God and others. Westside is committed to engaging with people in their healing journey so they can find the fullness of the freedom available through a relationship with Jesus. Care Groups are supportive environments designed to help you find encouragement and accountability in addressing emotional, behavioral, and spiritual challenges.
Christmas at the Movies
Lights, Camara, Action! Grab the popcorn and gather your friends because it's time for Christmas at the Movies!🎄
Tipping our hat to three beloved Christmas classics, we will look at these stories like modern-day parables to explore powerful Biblical lessons that will stick with you the whole year through.
Invite your family friends for this fun, family-centered series featuring a few of your all-time Christmas season must-see favorites. There will be no programming for grade school kids. Kids are encouraged to grab an activity page and join their families for the service. Grab your popcorn and immerse yourself in these iconic stories, as we embark on a journey to discover the essence of Christmas through the lens of classic cinema..
Join us in serving during 'Christmas at the Movies'! Your help can bring joy and meaning to our Christmas events. Sign up now to be a part of something unforgettable!
*Due to copyright rules, this series will only be available online live at 8:15, 9:30, or 11a each Sunday and will not be available for later viewing.
Surviving the Holidays - GriefShare & DivorceCare
If you're navigating a traumatic life change like divorce or grieving the loss of a loved one, the holiday season can feel difficult and disorienting, impacting you in unexpected ways. The good news is you don't have to move through it alone. Gather for a special GriefShare & DivorceCare Care Group specifically designed to support you with the resources, inspiration, and extra encouragement you need this year as you navigate the holidays.
Premarital Counseling
Tuesdays, September 26- November 14
Are you thinking about getting engaged or currently planning a wedding? Westside's Premarital Counseling combines classes focused on foundational marriage topics with the SYMBIS (Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts) Assessment to help you create a healthy foundation for your marriage. In addition to attending classes, you will be assigned a trained Marriage Mentor Couple to meet with who will help you understand how your SYMBIS results give you a personalized roadmap to strengthen your marriage. Research shows that premarital counseling combined with the use of an assessment like SYMBIS helps you build a relationship that lasts. We look forward to walking alongside you as you work to cultivate a God-honoring marriage.
Explore Impact Lunch | WFC Speedway
There are SO many opportunities at Westside to get involved in Community or Global Impact, but sometimes we need more information before taking the leap! Gather together for lunch on February 19 to find out some simple ways you can make an impact here in Kansas City and around the world.
Lunch will be provided on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Explore Impact Lunch | WFC Lenexa
There are SO many opportunities at Westside to get involved in Community or Global Impact, but sometimes we need more information before taking the leap! Gather together for lunch on February 19 to find out some simple ways you can make an impact here in Kansas City and around the world.
Lunch will be provided on a first-come, first-serve basis.