KUMC Mission Volunteer Opportunities

Do you like getting out and volunteering in person? Here are the current opportunities available to you: 

  • Hands on Kirkwood

    Saturday, October 7, 8:30 am - 1 pm

    Hands on Kirkwood is a one-day mission blitz for our community taking place on Oct 7, 2023 from 8:30 am - 1:30 pm. The mission of this event is to equip ALL to follow the command to love our neighbors as ourselves, and to inspire ALL to make serving others more than a one-day event but instead a daily occurrence.


    Many serving opportunities are available such as collecting food for Kirkcare, serving in the Winter Clothing Store, doing yard projects for neighbors in need, and the list goes on. This year Kirkwood United Methodist is hosting a Health and Wellness Fair, and volunteers will be needed for this effort as well.


    Here are some ways to get involved:

    1. Bring your gently used winter clothing/accessories to the Hands on Kirkwood donation box located outside the Connections Center. These items will be available to neighbors in need at the Winter Clothing Store.


    2. Register as a Hands on Kirkwood volunteer using the following link: https://www.handsonkirkwood.org/event-details//form


    3. Volunteer to work at the Health and Wellness Fair by emailing megan@kirkwoodumc.org

  • Health and Wellness Fair

    Saturday, October 7, 9am - 1PM

    KUMC is hosting a Health & Wellness Fair in partnership with Hands On Kirkwood for our community neighbors. All are welcome to come receive comprehensive health screenings and learn about organizations and partnerships in our area that can help us live more healthy and whole lives!


    10-15 volunteers are needed to greet, assist in registering people as they come in, and directing attendees around to the different vendors. To volunteer to help on October 7th at KUMC, or if you know of any health vendors or organizations you think may be helpful in creating a comprehensive approach to this event, email Megan Daniels.


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  • VOLUNTEERS NEED FOR: 

    Wedesday Night LifeBridge at KUMC

    LifeBridge is looking for volunteers to assist with Wednesday evening programming for the current ASSET program running through mid-November.  Roles include helping in the kitchen to prepare meals, providing transportation to participants, and assisting with childcare (must be Safe Sanctuary certified). Please contact Megan Daniels if interested. Thank you for considering!


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Free! Health & Wellness Fair

Saturday, October 7, 9am - 1pm in KUMC's Gym

On Hands on Kirkwood Day, Kirkwood United Methodist Church is hosting a FREE Health & Wellness Fair on Saturday, October 7, 2023.  This is a walk-in event is open to everyone from 9am - 1pm and will provide services and screenings to improve the mind, body and spirit. Medical personnel will be doing mental health screenings, risk factor assessments, blood pressure checks, pre-registering women for the Mobile Mammogram Van, coming to our KUMC lot on Wed, Nov 8th.

Participating sponsors and organizations coming to the Health Fair include: 


  • Barnes Jewish Goldfarb School of Nursing
  • Shepherd's Center
  • LifeBridge
  • RX Outreach
  • SLU Nutrition Dept
  • Diversified Health and Wellness
  • Affinia Health Care
  • Alzheimer's Association
  • Great Harvest Bread Co.
  • Smoothie King
  • Kirkwood PopCo
  • Mercy Breast Care Center (will be on hand to pre-register women for the Mobile Mammogram Van, coming to KUMC on Wednesday,  November 8th)

When you come you are also eligible to win great attendance prizes that include: 
  • Gift certificates
  • Gym memberships
  • Massages
  • Car wash certificates from Waterway Carwash
  • Free hotel stays. 
There will also be a kids activity area to allow parents time to take care of their well-being. 

If you have questions about the Health Fair, or if you are an organization that would like to participate in the Fair:

Email Megan Daniels circleemail

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Hymns of Comfort

With the uncertainties that COVID-19 introduced into our daily lives, Music Director Dolan Bayless decided to create a new weekly series called Hymns of Comfort, knowing how music has the power to uplift our spirits. Each Week Dolan presents the story behind a hymn, along with the help of Dana Self our organist that plays the music in the background. Even with the isolation of COVID -19 now behind us, this series has proven to be quite popular and will continue. You are invited to enjoy the Hymns of Comfort series using the vimeo showcase right here. 



 


KUMC Children's Ministries Storytime

On Sunday evenings, you're invited to join Children's Director, Lisa Hendry for Storytime at 7 pm on KUMC's Facebook Page. 

If you have favorites, or missed a storytime you can see the entire collection below. 



Recorded Episodes of Children's Worship

These special episodes of Children's Church were pre-recorded to share on Sunday mornings during the pandemic when everyone had to participate in worship from home. Even though we can once again meet in person, we're leaving this special library of Kid's Worship episodes for you to enjoy. Take a 15 minute break with your child anytime to do activities, sing songs, and pray with Children's Ministry Director Lisa Hendry.  In the top corner of the video below you can scroll to all of the past episodes of Kid's Worship, or revisit some of your favorites again and again! 



Contemporary Worship

9am in The Commons


WEATHER ALERT

KUMC Will be closed Friday, February 4th due to weather. The Church offices and building are closed and all activities and on site meetings are canceled for the day. Please stay home and stay safe.


Come to Summer Worship

During the summer, Kirkwood United Methodist Church's worship schedule changes to Summer Worship. From May 29 - August 14, Sunday Worship will be a THE ONE Worship at 10 am in the Sanctuary. 


Kid's Worship and Childcare will be available during Summer Worship and start at 10 am also. Parents will need to come a little early to check your children into the proper rooms for Kid's Worship in the KUMC's Gym and Childcare on the Preschool wing in rooms 206 7 208 for infants and toddlers. 


All are welcome to join worship at KUMC this summer at 10 am in the Sanctuary, or watch live on our Facebook Page.  

Summer Worship at KUMC

May 29 - August 14

During the summer months, Kirkwood United Methodist Church's worship schedule will change to Summer Worship. 

From May 29 - August 14, Sunday Worship will be a THE ONE Worship at 10 am in the Sanctuary. 


Kid's Worship and Childcare will be available during Summer Worship and start at 10 am also. Parents will need to come a little early to check your children into the proper rooms for Kid's Worship in the KUMC's Gym and Childcare on the Preschool wing in rooms 206 7 208 for infants and toddlers. 


All are welcome to join worship at KUMC this summer at 10 am in the Sanctuary, or watch live on our Facebook Page.  

Summer Worship

May 29 - August 14

During the Summer months, KUMC moves to a Summer Worship Schedule with only one worship time on Sundays at 10 am. You can watch our summer worship right here whenever it's convenient for you! Enjoy the best of Contemporary and Traditional Worship elements in the summer THE ONE Worship styled services. 

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Into the Deep

Youth Fall Retreat, October 21-23 at Camp Moval

KUMC Youth are invited to go on a weekend retreat to Camp Moval, in Union, MO leaving Friday, October 21 and returning Sunday, October 23 at 9 am. Any 6th - 12-grade student may attend. They are welcome to invite friends to come along for the fun too! The cost is $25 per student which includes lodging and 5 meals + snacks.  If you'd love to go and cost is an issue, be sure to use the link below to Email Jeremy! Any child can come on the retreat! 


The theme is Into the Deep, and we will be getting real about what the Bible is, what it isn't, why it's so hard for us to read, and how we can get past the obstacles that prevent it from shaping our lives. Of course, we will also be spending a lot of time playing games, relaxing, etc.!


Adult volunteers are also needed! 

There is no fee for adults. Use the link below to email Jeremy to sign up as a volunteer and/or register as an adult/chaperone at the registration link. Even if you can only drive kids there, return them home, or stay Friday night only, it would be helpful to have you! If you register, Jeremy will assume you are in for the whole weekend as a volunteer unless you let me know otherwise!


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November Mission: 

The LifeBridge Market Item of the Month:

Containers of Diaper Wipes

Here is a simple way that you can support LifeBridge at KUMC by donating the item of the month to help stock the market! Please bring the item of the month to the Mission Window on Sundays.  


November's LifeBridge Market item is: Diaper Wipes for Sensitive Skin


Questions? Julie Sherwood circleemail 

Mission in Memory and Honor Dresser Build

Saturday, Nov 5 from 10 am - 12 pm & Sunday, Nov 6 from 9 - 11:30 am

What: Building IKEA dressers for Home Sweet Home Who: Builders, no experience necessary! Consider bringing a friend. 

When: Saturday, Nov. 5 and Sunday, Nov. 6 Where: KUMC Gym


Why: With your help, Home Sweet Home Furniture Bank can provide each child they serve with a dresser of their very own. Please consider honoring the memory of someone you have lost or someone special in your life by building and/or donating a dresser. 


Donations are appreciated but not required to build, and they can be made via Realm or by check with "Dresser Build" in the memo (dresser cost = $60). These IKEA dressers are very easy to construct; two people can build one in one hour. Will you help provide storage for the children of Home Sweet Home? If you are unable to attend the event but would like to build a dresser, please contact mission@kirkwoodumc to check out a dresser kit to build at home. 


The mission of Home Sweet Home is to give families transitioning from homelessness a sense of pride and to improve the quality of their lives by providing basic household furnishings. Building dressers...furnishing hope. 


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MISSION IN MEMORY & HONOR FURNITURE BUILD


SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14 & SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15

We would like to invite you to build a dresser in memory or in honor of someone special to you. These dressers will be passed on to Home Sweet Home Furniture Bank so they can provide every child they serve with a dresser of their very own.


Ways to participate:

  • Sign up to attend the event and build a dresser in memory or in honor of someone on Sign Up Genius Here. circlerightarrow 
  • Donate $40 to purchase a dresser through Realm or by sending a check to KUMC with "Dresser" in the memo. Build it yourself at the event or a volunteer will assemble it for you.
  • Pick up a dresser kit at the church this week to build at home and return the finished dresser to KUMC by Nov. 15.

For the at-church build, safety precautions will be in place, such as tables spaced throughout the building, temperature checks, masks, and bring your own tools. 


Questions? Contact Julie Sherwood at mission@kirkwoodumc.org.

Purchase Tickets for the Madrigal Dinner Here

Ticket sales open on Tuesday, November 8th.

Ticket sales will end for the Friday, December 9th Madrigal Dinner on Friday, December 2, and for the Saturday, December 10th Madrigal Dinner on Tuesday, December 6. 

  • Friday, December 9TH - Madrigal Dinner

    This reservation will allow you to opt into attending a 5 pm pre-party at the home of a KUMC Member included in your ticket price. Or, you can start your evening directly at KUMC at 6:15 pm. You will be able to make selections on your ticket purchase(s).


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  • Saturday, December 10th -Madrigal Dinner

    This reservation will allow you to opt into attending a 5 pm pre-party at the home of a KUMC Member included in your ticket price. Or, you can start your evening directly at KUMC at 6:15 pm. You will be able to make selections on your ticket purchase(s).


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  • Questions? 

    If you have questions about the Madrigal Dinner, we'd be happy to help you! Please contact Dolan Bayless at KUMC with your questions. 


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KUMC Podcast

Find just the Sunday Sermon audio here posted on Mondays, as well as additional podcasts with backstories or other interesting things happening at KUMC. You can also find the podcast on Spotify to easily listen from you phone.  Look for "KUMC Podcast". 

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KUMC Leadership Council

The 2022 KUMC Leadership Council Members are: 

Chair: Robert Blaine
Lay Leader: Dan Stokes
Trustee Representatives: Jim Marstiller, Jim Walaitis, and David Ammons
Pastor Parish Relations Representatives: Joy Holley, Christy Morgan, and Mary Whiteaker
Finance Representatives: Jon Jennings, Dan Dillon, and Sue Haddrill


Do you have questions for the Leadership Council? 

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We Need A Little Christmas

A Christmas Concert with Key of Three

Kirkwood United Methodist Church is proud to present Key of Three, in their Christmas Concert, "We Need A Little Christmas", first premiered on Facebook December 19th. We hope this holiday musical treat will lift your spirits this holiday season! 

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Directory Service

Welcome to the Kirkwood UMC Directory Service REALM. It is recommended that you do your initial login and password set up on a computer.

 

Use the link below to go to Realm to create a login and password.

Story Time with Lisa

Sunday evenings during Advent

Join Children's Ministry Director Lisa Hendry on Sunday Evenings for Storytime! During Advent, Lisa will be reading seasonal stories for children on our Kirkwood Methodist Facebook page. Stories for younger children start at 7 pm, and for older children at 7:15 pm. 

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KUMC Sermon Library

Missed a sermon? Or is there one favorite one you want to hear over? 

Find it here in the complete collection of Kirkwood United Methodist Sermons. 


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  • Kirkwood social justice coalition

    Promote racial justice through...

    • Building authentic relationships
    • Education and awareness
    • Learning from each other

    The Kirkwood Social Justice Coalition was formed as a group intentionally inclusive of ALL PEOPLE interested in promoting social justice. All are welcome to attend monthly meetings and be a part of the coalition.

    • 2nd Sunday Each Month
    • 12:00 pm
    • Kirkwood UMC
    Questions?
    Jeanne Webdell
    573.754.0943
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  • INCLUSIVE MINISTRIES

    Are you looking for a way to help LGBTQ+ people feel loved and fully accepted at Kirkwood UMC?  Are you part of the LGBTQ+ community and want to help KUMC find meaningful ways to connect with you and others? This team will have periodic, short meetings to plan and organize work groups that will take the lead on different areas of inclusive ministry. 


    Questions?

    Lorri Coates

    314.966.8167

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  • disciple bible study

    Disciple aims at transformation, not just information. Students use the Bible and the study manual to complete daily reading assignments, generally about 30 minutes of reading per day, and meet weekly for 2 – 2 ½ hours for discussion, videos, and prayer.  Classes are led by trained lay facilitators.  All students are required to have their own study Bible with commentary.  We recommend The New Interpreter’s Study Bible (NRSV) or New Oxford Annotated Bible with Apocrypha (NRSV).  


    Please Note:  While it is required that Disciple I be completed first, the remaining Disciple Bible Study courses may be taken in any order.


    Questions?

    Donna Cartwright

    314.910.7470

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Next Steps

  • Worship FAQ

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    Where should I go when I arrive?

    Enter through the glass doors to the left of the red doors off the parking lot. You will be greeted by an Ambassador, wearing a red vest, who will answer any questions you may have and walk you to your destination if you desire.


    What do I wear?

    Wear whatever you feel comfortable in! You’ll see people dressed in casual clothes and suits. We’re much more interested in meeting you and helping you to feel at home than in what you choose to wear.


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    Kirkwood UMC is located in the heart of Kirkwood, one block West of Kirkwood Ave (Lindbergh Ave. outside of Kirkwood), on Adams and Clay, 2 blocks North of the train station.


    Where do I take my kids? 

    • CHILD CARE/SUNDAY SCHOOL: Childcare is available for children six weeks to 5 years old from 8:45 am – 11:45 am in rooms 203 – 205. Sunday School is available during the 9 am service only. We will make sure that you and your child are comfortable before you leave the room. You can have a peace of mind knowing that all of our staff and adult servants must pass a thorough background check and training in order to serve.
    • WORSHIP: Children are always welcome to worship alongside their parents. 
    • KIDS CORNER: We offer a kids corner in the front left of the sanctuary with toys for infants. 
    • CRY ROOM: In the Sanctuary you’ll notice the large clear glass windows on the left side. Exit the Sanctuary and access that room through the lounge. An Ambassador will be happy to guide you there if you ask. You will be able to sit with your child in this sound proof room and still see and hear the service.

    Anything else I should know?

    When you attend a service at Kirkwood UMC, make sure to fill out a connect card in your bulletin and place it in the offering basket to let us know you were here. Please know that you do not need to be a member of Kirkwood UMC in order to partake in communion.


    Questions?

    Carol Fischer

    314-966-8167 x 115

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  • dinner with the pastors

    Enjoy dinner and casual conversation with Pastor Katie Trinter and Associate Pastor Jess Horsley at Kirkwood UMC. Please let us know if you are interested so that we will can provide you with the next available date and location information.


    Questions?

    Carol Fischer

    314-966-8167 x 115

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  • serve

    Find a way that is special to you to connect with God and others, grow in faith, and serve in love. We can help you find an opportunity that matches your God given talents.


    Questions?

    Carol Fischer

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  • membership

    You are welcome to join us in any activities without becoming a member of Kirkwood UMC. When you are ready, we would be happy to accept you into our family of faith as an official member. 


    Questions?

    Carol Fischer

    314-966-8167 x 115

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