Experience Advent at KUMC


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You are Invited to Worship, Activities, Concerts, and more during Advent at  Kirkwood United Methodist Church! 


We're inviting you to come and experience something new during this season of Advent at KUMC!  Drop in for Christmas concerts, bring your family to the fun activities planned this season, get involved with our Christmas food boxes mission, and join KUMC for weekly worship for our Advent Worship Series, "Let There Be Light."  If your schedule gets too busy and your weekends are full, we also have a 30-minute service called The Well on Wednesdays at Noon in The Chapel, or a new Zoom Bible Study, The Manger vs The Emperor on Wednesday evenings that you can join. There is something for everyone this season at KUMC.  Our doors are always open to you, especially for Christmas Eve Worship on Tuesday, December 24th, for any of our three different worship times. Choose the worship time and style that suits you from the list below, and come to celebrate Christmas Eve at KUMC!

Celebrate Advent in Weekly Worship at  KUMC

Here are the ways you can Worship at KUMC or from home online on Sundays with KUMC during Advent.

  • Sunday Advent Worship

    Let There Be Light

    Sundays, 9am Contemporary & 10:30am TraditionaL

    You're invited to attend worship on Sunday mornings in person at either 9am Contemporary Worship in The Commons or 10:30am Traditional Worship in the Sanctuary.  Or, join us wherever you are with the live stream on KUMC's Facebook Page at 9am or 10:30am Sundays. You can also find our weekly Sunday sermons on our Sermons Page. 


    Watch Worship Live at 9am and 10:30am:


    On KUMC's Facebook Page circlefacebook 

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    Kids Ministry & Childcare Available During Both Worship Times,  8:45am - 11:30am

    Childcare (for infants - 3 yrs) and Kids Worship for ages 3 yrs (and potty trained) - 5th grade is offered during both worship times. Check infants and toddlers into rooms 203 & 204, and Kids into Kids Ministry in the gym, ten minutes before the start of the worship service you are attending.  

  • Let There Be Color

    A Daily Devotion and Coloring Book For Advent

    This 25-day devotional book incorporates poetry prayers, planning & journaling prompts, and coloring pages! Take a moment to pull out your crayons, markers, water paints, and let the act of bringing color to the beautiful illustrations help center you this holiday season. Parents, the coloring book is a great tool to invite your children to join you in coloring the pages and talk about the art and scriptures for the day.


    Pick up a copy at church at the Connection Center, or the church office. 

  • THE WELL Advent Worship

    Wednesdays at noon in The Chapel in December

    This contemplative mid-week worship service led by Pastor Katie Trinter is 30 minutes and includes time for reflection, readings, prayer, and music in The Chapel. By midweek it is easy to feel drained and stressed. This Advent season, you are invited to take a break; 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.

  • The Manger vs The Emperor Bible Study

    Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30pm, on Zoom

    Jesus' first breath was a threat to Caesar's status quo.  We will look at the clues in the Gospels, Christmas songs, and some of Rome's own writing.  The result is a fuller appreciation of Jesus and how Christmas changed the world.  Led by Pastor Steven.


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  • Christmas Poinsettias for the Sanctuary

    Order by December 15

    Order poinsettias in honor or memory of loved ones to decorate KUMC's Sanctuary for Christmas.  You can deliver your poinsettia to someone or take it home to enjoy at the end of the holiday season. Place your order now using your Realm account. All orders are due before December 15. Please fill out your dedication information on the order form.


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  • Kids Christmas Party at Play Cafè

    Wednesday, December 18, 3-5pm

    Bring the kids to KUMC's Gym to celebrate the start of winter break! We'll have extra fun planned that day as we all get into the holiday break mode. 

  • Bounce in the New Year

    Thursday, January 2, 3-5pm in KUMC's Gym

    Bring the Kids to KUMC's Gym to get some that extra energy out as they jump, leap, and BOUNCE INTO THE NEW YEAR! We'll have inflatables in the gym and lots of fun for you and the family to enjoy!

LONGEST NIGHT WORSHIP

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17,  7PM, in the SANCTUARY

Longest Night Worship is for those experiencing loss or grieving during the holiday season. You're invited to come to this special worship opportunity in the sanctuary at KUMC on the longest night of the year to remember those special to you during a time that can be so difficult without them. 

Advent Mission: 

Christmas Food 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. Here are the ways you can support this mission:


1. If you are helping by donating non-perishable food items listed on the ornaments on the hall Christmas tree, those items are due by Sunday, Dec 15.


2. Help LifeBridge reach its $2500 goal to cover the cost of fresh food items.

$25 covers the cost of the main course, and $50 covers the cost of an entire dinner box. In-person donations will be accepted in the church lobby on Sunday, December 15. Or use the button below to donate funds online now.


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3. Volunteer to help prepare the boxes, or help with distribution on the Signup Genius below. You can also register in person on Sunday at the Connections Center sign-up list.


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Questions? Julie Sherwood circleemail

Christmas Concerts This December at KUMC

Come and hear the joyful sounds of Christmas at any of the concerts at KUMC this December. Admission is free to any of the concerts, and you can leave a "free will offering" if you wish to show your appreciation and support the music ministries of KUMC and other performing artists and groups. 

  • Keyboards and Carols

    Sunday, December 8,  at 4pm in KUMC's Sanctuary

    Here's a new holiday concert at KUMC this year that you'll want to save the date for! An afternoon of Christmas music scored for four grand pianos, organ, and KUMC's 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! Keyboard artists performing include Dru Caldwell, Julia Comfort, Jeremy Melton, Mary Poshak, Donna Pyron, Dana Self, and Harry Studt.

  • ReBELLion Handbell Ensemble & Saint Louis Wind Symphony

    Saturday, December 14, 4pm in the SanctuarY

    ReBellion Handbell Ensemble and the St. Louis Wind Ensemble will present a Christmas Concert at KUMC on December 14 at 4pm.  This show allows each group to play a few songs together, and then a few songs separately until they come together for the show-stopper "Sleigh Ride" for the finale! Save the date for a fabulous afternoon of music at KUMC! 

  • Journey Youth & Celebrations Choirs Present: "Cozy Christmas"

    SUnday, December 15, at 4 pm in the Commons

    Come and feel the warmth of the season as you listen to a program full of holiday favorites sung by Journey and Celebration Choirs. And to warm you up inside, the concession stand will feature a hot chocolate bar with all the fixings!  So put on your favorite Christmas sweater or holiday PJs and bring the whole family to this special afternoon of wonderful music. No tickets are required. A free-will offering will be taken at the end, and all concession proceeds will support Journey's summer music mission trip.  

  • KUMC'S CHancel CHoir and Wesley Bells Christmas Cantata

    Sunday, December 22 at 9am &10:30am Worship

    In the Sanctuary

    KUMC's Chancel Choir Christmas Cantata will be presented at both worship services on Sunday, December 22 in the Sanctuary. This presentation will include other special musicians and be something you will not want to miss! Please plan to join KUMC for worship on this special Sunday!

Christmas Eve Worship

Tuesday, December 24

You are welcome to come and worship on Christmas Eve in the Sanctuary at Kirkwood Methodist Church. 

All worship services will include Communion and end with the singing of "Silent Night" by candlelight. 


3PM: Christmas Worship with Journey Youth Choir

Christmas Worship features Journey Youth Choir. 

Alumni members of Journey Youth Choir and their families are encouraged to attend this time 

so that they may join in several anthems during worship. 


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5PM: Traditional Family Service with the Children's Choirs & A Live Nativity After

Family Worship will feature KUMC's Children's Celebration and Cherub Choirs. 

This is the perfect time for families with young children to engage their interests and be home by the early evening.


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Stay after 5pm Worship for a Live Nativity on the Plaza! 

Bring your cameras and catch some cute photos with a donkey, a mini-cow, goats, and sheep

outdoors in front of KUMC's big red Sanctuary doors as you leave.


11PM: Traditional Worship Featuring The Chancel and Handbell Choirs

The 11 PM Traditional Worship will feature the Chancel Choir, accompanied by KUMC's Handbell Choir. 

Pre-service music will begin prior to the 11PM Worship at 10:30PM

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