Lenten Events & Easter Worship at KUMC

All are welcome to participate in worship or any event at KUMC!  


During the season of Lent, you are invited to attend church on Sundays at 9 am for Contemporary Worship or 10:30 am for Traditional Worship.  Kids Worship and Childcare is available on Sunday mornings during each worship time. 


Join our Lenten devotional study, "Wandering Heart". Pick up a copy of the devotion book and read along on your own daily from home or social KUMC's daily Facebook and Instagram posts. You can also choose to meet with Pastor Katie on Monday mornings at 10:30 am in the lounge beginning on February 26th for a series of conversations based on the study, or or with a group of your own. This book will also be the basis of our Lenten Sermon series. 


All other worship and event times are listed below for you to come and celebrate Lent and Easter at KUMC!

Lenten Events and Worship

ALL are invited to participate in any of the following worship services or events at Kirkwood United Methodist Church!

  • WAndering Heart

    Lenten Devotional Book

    During Lent we are using the Devotional Book, "Wandering Heart", prepared by The Sanctified Art Creative Team. We will focus on the life and faith of one of Jesus' most famous disciples. In Peter, we see a person who is both steadfast and unsteady, a dear friend and a betrayer, a follower and a wanderer. We often can see ourselves in Peter. By following his journey, we watch the story of Jesus unfold through the eyes of a very normal human trying to figure it all out —just like us. Pick up a printed copy of the Devotion Book at church so you can engage in the weekly art and reflections at your own pace. 

  • Lenten Devotion Study with Pastor Katie

    Mondays, 10:30am in the Lounge, Beginning 2/26/24

    You are invited to join the Lent Devotional Study with Pastor Katie on Monday Mornings at 10:30 am in the lounge at KUMC, for a more in depth look at the materials included in the Wandering Hearts Devotional Book. 

  • Easter Lilies For the Sanctuary

    Order Now in Memory or Honor of Someone

    Help fill KUMC's Sanctuary with the beautiful blossoms for Easter Worship that you can take home to enjoy afterward. Place your order now for Easter Lilies through your Realm Account, and please list on the form whether they are in honor or in memory of someone special to you so that we can list that information in the Easter Bulletins. 


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  • Donate Candy for Eggstravaganza

    now - Sunday, March 17

    We are expecting a lot of visitors for the Easter Eggstravaganza on the afternoon of Sunday, March 24 and we need your help to prepare for this afternoon of outreach ministry to our neighbors! We need lots of candy to fill treat bags for egg hunt reward at the event.   Please bring donations of individually wrapped candy and place them in the Easter Bunny's donation box at the Connection Center now through March 17th. Thank you!!

  • Volunteer to Help Stuff Treat BAGs

    Sunday, March 17 after Each WOrship Time

    Ready for another Super Service Sunday? Please plan to join us on Sunday, March 17 after both services in room 201, as we prepare around 1000 treat bags of candy for this year's Eggstravaganza participants. 

  • Maundy THursday Worship

    Thursday, March 28, 7pm In the Commons

    Join KUMC for Maundy Thursday Worship in The Commons or live streaming on KUMC's Facebook Page. Gather for worship around tables to share in prayer, communion, and foot washing as we explore the actions of Jesus at the Last Supper and how he prepared the disciples for what was to come.  Childcare is available during worship. 

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  • Good Friday Worship

    Friday, March 29, AT 7PM In the Sanctuary

    Join KUMC for Good Friday Worship in the Sanctuary or live streaming on KUMC's Facebook page beginning at 7pm. Childcare is available during worship. 


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  • Journey to the Cross at Kirkwood Park

    Saturday, March 30, 11am-1pm

    You are invited to join us for a self-guided Lenten Journey to the Cross at Kirkwood Park on Saturday, March 30th from 11a-1p. There will be stations of contemplation, meditation and prayer as we follow the path around Walker Lake, beginning at the gazebo and ending with an opportunity to place a carnation on the Cross. It's the perfect way to prepare our hearts and spirits, while enjoying nature, for our Easter celebration!

  • Easter Sunday Worship

    sunday, March 31, at 6:30am, 9am & 10:30am AT KUMC

    Come and celebrate Easter at the worship service time of your choice at KUMC:


    Sunrise Worship, 6:30am, on the Plaza

    Start the day with Easter Sunrise Worship on the plaza in front of the Sanctuary's red doors (weather permitting). Be sure to dress for the weather.  If the weather seems like it might not be good for an outdoor service, check KUMC's Facebook Page or website for any weather-related announcements. 


     9:00 am and 10:30am Easter Worship in the Sanctuary

    Come and celebrate the hope and joy of Resurrection on Easter Sunday morning in the Sanctuary at KUMC.  If you prefer to watch from home, you can watch either worship service live streaming on KUMC's Facebook Page. Childcare is available during both worship times. 

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Eggstravaganza

Sunday, March 24 ,  3 -  5pm at KUMC

The Eggstravaganza is happening Sunday, March 24th from 3 - 5pm, rain or shine. Activities include a large inflatable obstacle course, a toddler bounce house, a variety of games, and even a professional photographer to capture memorable moments with the Easter Bunny. Egg hunts will be scheduled every half hour during the event with a Kiddie Korral for the smallest kiddos. Working up an appetite? We have that covered, too. There will be food trucks on site selling treats like hotdogs, coffee, funnel cakes, snow cones, and ice cream. 


Our Grand Finale is a 5pm Egg Hunt followed by a color run moment for all ages to enjoy - even adults. (Be sure to dress to be splashed with color!) Save the Date! Bring the whole family to the Eggstravaganza on the 24th for an afternoon of laughter, fun, and community spirit. All are welcome and admission is free.


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