Lent Sermon Series: Wrestling with Doubt, Finding Faith
Everyone has doubts. Where is God when bad things happen? Does God hear our prayers? Is there a heaven? How can we know? Through this series, you are invited to discover that doubts aren’t the enemy of faith, and uncertainty doesn’t mean our belief is lacking. Doubt can be a path to a deeper, richer encounter with God. Use Wrestling with Doubt, Finding Faith to bring your entire community of faith together with the courage to ask tough questions. Wrestle with doubt together and find a life-giving faith—belief and trust, not certainty, mystery rather than simple answers.
Easter Services
You are invited to Kirkwood United Methodist Church for our Easter Worship Services on Sunday, April 5.
Sunrise | 6:30 a.m.
Contemporary | 9 a.m.
Traditional | 10:30 a.m.
Worship and Study
Lent Group Study
Registration Opens February First
This Lent, we will be exploring a sermon series called “Wrestling with Doubt: Finding Faith.” To accompany this series, we will offer small groups that will read and discuss Adam Hamilton’s book. More information and sign-ups coming in February.
Register here.
Group 1
Sundays | 9 - 10 a.m.
KUMC Room 112
Led by Janine & Russell Day
Group 2
Sundays | 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
KUMC Room 115
Led by Rev. Kim Shirar
Group 3
Mondays | 10 a.m.
KUMC Lounge
Led by Pastor Katie
Group 4
Tuesdays | 7 - 8:15 p.m.
KUMC Room 201
Co-Led by Rich Daniels & Jennifer Teckman
Group 5
Tuesdays | 5:15 - 6:15 p.m.
Four Hands + Peacemaker Kirkwood
Led by Dr. Kyle Butler
Group 6
Wednesdays | 4:30-5:30 p.m.
KUMC Room 201
Led by Katie Roberts
*For Parents
Ash Wednesday
February 18, 2026
Ashes-To-Go: Teleo 7:30 - 10 a.m.
Services: 12 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent. It is a day we take stock of our shared fragile humanity. Join Pastor Katie for Ashes-To-Go at Teleo from 7:30 - 10 a.m. Or for either of our Ash Wednesday services at KUMC.
Palm Sunday
Sunday, March 29 | 10 a.m.
Holy Week begins with Palm Sunday worship. Join us for joyful worship as we celebrate Jesus's triumphant entry into Jerusalem, where he was greeted by a crowd cheering and waving palm branches.
Watch the Online Livestream available on Facebook and YouTube. Browse past messages anytime on our Sermon Page.
Maundy Thursday
Thursday, April 2 | 7 p.m.
Embody Jesus’s love during his last night
with his friends through experiential table worship. We will 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 his disciples for what was to come. Childcare is available during worship.
Good Friday
Friday, April 3 | 7 p.m.
Be moved through reflective worship in the shadow of the cross. We will have worship in the Sanctuary or live-streaming on KUMC's Facebook page. Childcare will be available during worship.
Journey to the Cross
Saturday, April 4 | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
You are invited to join us for a self-guided Lenten Journey to the Cross at Kirkwood Park on Saturday, April 4th, from 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. There will be stations of contemplation, meditation, and prayer as you follow the path around Walker Lake. The path begins at the gazebo and ends with an opportunity to place a carnation on the Cross.
Mission and Service Family Events
Pancake Supper
February 18 | 5 - 7 p.m.
Join us on Ash Wednesday before the evening service for Journey Youth Choir's Pancake Supper. Enjoy all -you-can -eat pancakes and sausage links provided by Chris Cakes.
Ticket prices:
In-Advance: Adults 15 | Children 3-11 $8
At the door: Adults $17 | Children 3-11 $10
All proceeds go to the Summer Youth Mission Trip
LifeBridge Easter Dinner Boxes
Distributed on April 1
The LifeBridge Market will offer Easter Dinner Boxes to help families celebrate the season while staying within budget. The box will contain meat, fresh produce, and holiday favorites. Ways to support this effort:
- Donate food items. Choose an egg from the Easter Basket bulletin board in the lobby listing a specific item, or see the list below. Return items to the baskets by the bulletin board no later than March 29.
- Make a financial donation to cover the cost of the fresh items. Online donations can be made here.
- Volunteer to help with preparing the boxes and with distribution on Sign up Genius, or register to serve at the Connections Center.
Easter Dinner Box Wish List
Elbow Macaroni - 16 oz
Velveeta - 8 oz
Canned Corn
Hawaiian Rolls (do not return prior to
3/24 to maintain freshness)
Foil Roasting Pan
Easter Themed Paper Plates
Easter Themed Napkins
Easter Candy
Eggstravaganza
March 29 | 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.
All are invited to come for the fun, which includes inflatables, a petting zoo, games, food trucks, the 360 Degree Photo Booth, candy, four Easter Egg Hunts, and pictures with the Easter Bunny. See you Sunday!
Questions, please email Pastor Kyle at pastorkyle@kirkwoodumc.org.