Worship
Sunday Morning Worship
We gather each Sunday for meaningful worship, prayer, and music led by Pastor Katie Trinter and our talented music team. You’re welcome to join us in person or online—wherever you are, you’re part of the community.
*November 29th is a 5th Sunday so we will be having one service at 10:00 am.
9:00am · Contemporary Worship (The Commons)
10:30am · Traditional Worship (Sanctuary)
Watch the Online Livestream available on Facebook and YouTube. Browse past messages anytime on our Sermon Page.
The Well Contemplative Worship
Wednesdays (starting Dec. 3) | Noon
The Well is a 30-minute mid-week Advent Worship service on Wednesdays at Noon. Pastor Katie will lead a time for reflection, readings, prayer, and music in the Chapel. During the holidays, it can be easy to feel drained or stressed. Take a break from the frenzy and drink in the Holy as we contemplate Christ's hope, peace, joy, and love at The Well on Wednesdays.
Christmas Cantata
Dec. 21 | During Both Services
You are invited to our Christmas Cantata, presented by KUMC's Chancel Choir and Wesley Handbells on December 21, at both the 9 and 10:30 a.m. services. Enjoy some beautiful holiday music at Kirkwood UMC, as we all prepare our hearts for the celebration of Christmas!
Longest Night Service
Dec. 21 | 7 pm
The truth is not all of us feel merry and bright during the holidays. It is a gift to be a part of a community where you can be honest. If you are struggling this season and need a safe place to bring your grief, your disappointment, your overwhelm, or whatever else you may be carrying, we hope you will join us for this special worship service. Together we’ll pray honest prayers, hold our hearts tenderly, and be held by God’s love. Together we’ll light candles in the long, dark night.
Christmas Eve Services
Dec 24 | 3, 5 & 11 pm
You are invited to Kirkwood United Methodist Church for Christmas Eve Worship. Each worship includes Communion and the singing of "Silent Night" in candlelight. Come hear the good news and share in the hope of Christmas Eve at KUMC!
Journey Youth Choir + Alumni | 3 p.m.
Children’s Choir + Live Nativity on the Plaza | 5 p.m.
Chancel Choir + Handbells | 11 p.m.
(Pre-service Music at 10:30 p.m.)
Music
Keyboards & Carols
Dec 7 | 4 pm
Our Keyboards and Carols concert returns! Join us on Sunday, December 7, for a concert with four grand pianos, a pipe organ, and our KUMC Chancel Choir. Featuring favorites such as Carol of the Bells, O Holy Night, The Little Drummer Boy, Mary Did You Know?, Sleigh Ride, and many more! This concert is free to enjoy.
St. Louis Wind Symphony & ReBellion Concert
Dec 13 | 4 pm
Join us for a holiday performance with the St. Louis Wind Symphony and ReBELLion Handbell Ensemble on Saturday, December 13
Each group will perform a few songs separately, and a few together until the show-stopping finale of "Sleigh Ride".
The concert is free, but donations are welcome!
Journey Youth Choir Christmas Coffee House
Dec 14 | 4 pm
Come and listen to holiday music favorites while enjoying yummy desserts, coffee, and hot chocolate. Seating will be at festively decorated tables. So invite your friends and family to this fun, festive Christmas event.
Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children and can be purchased on Realm here or at the door.
All proceeds support the Summer Music Mission trip.
Family Events
Breakfast with Santa
December 6 | 9 am - 12 pm
Breakfast with Santa is coming soon! Join us at KUMC on December 6 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. for pancakes and photos with Santa. Every family can sign up for a three-minute photo session. Feel free to enjoy pancakes before or after your picture. This event is free, but donations are welcome and will support the KUMC Youth Mission Trip.
Questions, please email Pastor Kyle at pastorkyle@kirkwoodumc.org.
Parents Night Out
Dec 12 | 5:30 - 8:30 pm
Parents, are you looking for some extra time to get some Christmas shopping done while your children have a great evening? Parents Night Out is here to help!
Join KUMC Family Ministry for our Parents Night Out! Drop off your child(ren) from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. for dinner, games, crafts, and a movie! We will serve pizza, fruit, and a snack. We ask for a donation for each child you sign up. All funds will help with children's ministry programming.
Register here.
Youth Events
(Grades 6 - 12)
Pastor Kyle has some great events planned for Youth over the coming month. See the Enews or contact Pastor Kyle for more information.
Service + Justice
LifeWise Holiday Market
For over 50 years, LifeWise STL has celebrated the spirit of the holiday season through its Holiday Market. The Market is a way of saying “Keep up the good work!” to their program participants who have been working hard over the past year. Please support the market by donating a new gift from the list of needed items below.
Brown Bag Sunday
If you’re considering contributing, you can refer to their Holiday Market Wish List or their Amazon Wish List. Shop for a gift using the list link below or the QR code that will take you to the LifeWise Amazon Wish List. Place your new gift in a brown bag, and bring it to Kirkwood United Methodist on/by Sunday, Nov 30.
Volunteer
Volunteer opportunities associated with this affordable holiday market include set-up (which includes transforming a gym into a retail space, complete with tables and clothing racks); filling the store with gifts (clothes, toys, books, bikes, etc.); and also serving as personal shoppers, cashiers, and someone to help participants out to their vehicles with their purchases.
LifeBridge Christmas Dinner Boxes
The LifeBridge Market will offer Christmas Dinner Boxes to help families celebrate the season while staying within budget. The box will contain a choice of meat, fresh produce, and holiday favorites. Ways to support this effort:
1. Donate non-perishable food items. Select an ornament from the bulletin board in the lobby that lists a specific item, or click here to view the wish list. Deliver items to the basket under the bulletin board by Sunday, Dec 14
2. Help LifeBridge reach its $3000 fundraising goal to cover the cost of the fresh food items. Online donations can be made through the following link.
3. Volunteer to help with preparing the boxes and distribution by clicking on the link to the Sign up Genius or registering to serve at the Connections Center.
Questions? Email Julie Sherwood at mission@kirkwoodumc.org
Advent Devotional
Advent Devotionals
This Advent we are exploring the theme: "What do You Fear? Insisting on Hope this Advent" through beautiful devotionals from Sanctified Art. You can pick up a printed devotional at church beginning the first Sunday of Advent, November 30th. For information on the online booklet, please reach out to the front desk. The booklets include beautiful art, Bible commentary, prayers, poems, and prompts for reflection. You can read it on your own as a personal devotional, or consider utilizing it for discussion with a partner or small group. You are also invited to join Pastor Katie's discussion group as we journey through Advent together.
What do You Fear: Insisting On Hope This Advent - Discussion Group on Mondays Dec. 1- Dec. 22 at 10am
This Advent Pastor Katie will be offering a Monday morning Bible Study and discussion group at 10am. Together, we will explore the themes from the Sermon Series and Sanctified Art Devotional, and dive in deeper together. Are you interested in joining a group over Zoom or in-person at a different time? Contact Pastor Katie and let her know your availability!
