Need a quiet place to be with God? There will be prayer stations available in the chapel. You are invited to pray, rest, and connect with the holy before or after worship on Sundays.

Join our Zoom Live Prayer time with Pastor Katie. Please email Pastor Katie to receive the password.

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Hang out with Kirkwood UMC this summer! Summer Pop-ups are a brand new way for YOU to help build connection and community. From cycling to service projects…playdates to pickleball…book clubs to fire pits... from board games to hiking, as long as they're a way to connect with others. They can be one-time or recurring anytime before August 18th. Create a Pop-up for others to join you, and keep checking back to see what pop-ups you might want to join others at this summer.

Ready to create or find a pop-up to join? Go to the webpage circlerightarrow

Questions?  Pastor Katie circleemail     or       Pastor Steven circleemail 

Please help KUMC reach its goal of collecting 100 backpacks and sets of school supplies for students in our community and LifeBridge families.  School supplies are a vital need to ensure student's success in the classroom, so let's work together to get more children ready to start a great new school year! 

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Join us for park play, popsicles and a chance to spend time with other KUMC families on Saturday, August 3 at Kirkwood Park. Come hang out with us, and bring friends too! 

Always wanted to try handbells but never had the opportunity to learn? Our beginner handbell workshops are coming up soon! At this workshop, we will learn how to properly hold the bells, how to ring them correctly, and take a peek at what handbell music looks like.

There is no cost and no prior music experience needed. There is no future commitment, just a chance to try it out for an hour. The workshop is open to all ages 8 and up! Children 8-11 are encouraged to attend with a parent/guardian. 

Please register here: Handbell Workshop Registration

For questions, contact Cheri Long, Director of Handbell Ministries

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Come join other book lovers at KUMC! We meet to have great one-hour discussions once a month, about fiction and non-fiction books. You're invited to come to the next meeting on August 7 at KUMC to choose the books for the upcoming season, which runs Aug-July. For more information and to RSVP, contact leader, Renee Gorrell. 

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THE BIG MESS is happening at KUMC on Sunday, August 11 from 5:30 - 7 pm.

High School and Middle School Youth -  Come enjoy a messy meal and a series of messy games.  Wear a swimsuit under your clothes.  Have a great time and create some great pictures. 

Students and Teachers, bring your backpacks to church on August 18th for a special blessing for the new school year. 

Kirkwood UMC will return to two worship service times on Sunday, August 18th. Choose from our  9am Contemporary Worship in The Commons with our Contemporary Band,  or 10:30am Traditional Worship in the sanctuary with our Chancel Choir and Organist. 

KUMC Children's Ministries will also go back to offering two times on Sundays mornings. Check in opens 15 minutes prior to each worship service time in our preschool wing.

On Sunday, August 18th, “It’s Cool To Be Kind” kids (entering grades 2nd-5th/6th in the fall) are meeting for some end-of-summer fun! We will meet in KUMC’s gym from 3:00-4:30 pm to do a scavenger hunt and play some group games. We’ll continue our summer-long  mission project by collecting gently used toys, games and books (baby/toddler board books through 12th grade books) for Helping Hand Me Downs and the Lifebridge kids store during financial wellness classes. It's time to finish cleaning out your closets and bring toys, books and games that are in good condition to our end of summer meeting. It’s cool to be kind by helping other kids!

Questions? Email Lisa Hendry