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Small Groups
Social & Interest Groups
Mens Fellowship Breakfast
Come join a small group of men each Friday morning at 7:00 at Sammi's restaurant at the corner of Dover Center Road and Brookpark Ext. in North Olmsted. We share breakfast, stories, concerns, and prayer. A great chance to interact with other men of faith! If you.re interested, come along and meet us. For more information, contact Andy Call.
Mom's Group
WUMC Mom's is a group for mothers with infants thru school age children who want to get to know each other better and enjoy a mix of Christian fellowship, learning, service and support activities. Child Care is always available at $2 per child. We meet monthly, September through May. Check out the current copy of the monthly Messenger for the groups current activities. Or contact Ellie Peiffer.
One of the ministries the Mom's group supports is New Family Meals. If you've had a new addition to your family, please let This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. know. If you are interested in being on the list of cooks, we.d love to know that too.
Purl Girls
This group is dedicated to the fine art of knitting (or crochet!). You are invited to bring your project on Wednesdays from 12:00 until 1:30 PM. We also have mission project ideas such as knitting scarves for Head Start children and hats for the Moll Center chemotherapy patients. Interested in knitting and need help getting started? We.d love to help you learn, just bring needles and some yarn and join our group. Contact is Mariam Keirstead.
Softball Team
Our Softball team plays every Sunday from June 1st to the end of August for fellowship and Christian fun! We play other churches in the community. The team is open to people of all ages in somewhat good health who enjoy baseball/softball. For more information, contact the church office.
TNT - Totally New Thing
TNT is a fellowship group for people in their 20's, 30's and 40's encompassing singles, couples, those with kids or not! The group strives to build friendship and support among the young adults in the church community. The large group gathers bimonthly with small group cluster meetings on the alternating months. Besides potluck parties at someone's home, dinner out, theater events, book studies and mission opportunities are also offered throughout the year. Childcare is often provided. Contact is Lisa Foster.
Learning & Growth Groups
Faithlinks
Faithlinks examines contemporary issues from a spiritual perspective. The discussion material is right out of today's news engaging us with the world and challenging us with to live by faith. This group meets on Sunday Morning at 9:15 am in the room 104.
Moms Book Group
Moms Book Group meets to discuss the book we're reading and to support each other on our parenting journey to inspire the faith of our families. We meet Fall thru Spring on Sundays at 9:15am in room 107. All moms are welcome!
Wednesday Morning Bible Study
Short term study opportunities are available on Wednesday Mornings. Check out the calendar of activities for the current study and times.
Wesley Bible Study
Wesley Book Study is using Beyond Belief:the Secret Gospel of Thomas by Elaine Pagels which examines the earliest Christian texts. This book promises to stir and provoke thought and encourage participants to a deeper faith. This group meets on Sunday Mornings at 9:15am in room 107.
Find more connections for children on the Age Level Ministries page of our website.
Support Groups
PACE (People with Arthritis Can Exercise)
According to the American Arthritis Foundation, .Exercise is considered to be the most effective non-drug treatment for reducing pain, increasing range of motion, and improving movement for those with arthritis.. Our free classes are led by Val Durica, LPT, as a gift from the Oakridge Home. Classes are held each Wednesday from 1:30 P.M. until 2:30 P.M. Registration forms, which need to be signed by your physician, are in the Welcome Center. Please contact the office with questions.
Service Groups
Choirs
There are many opportunities to use your musical gifts in service & Worship to God. Click below to go to the Worship page for more detail on getting involved in WUMC's musical groups:
Hospitality Team
Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares - Hebrews 13:2
A high priority of Westlake United Methodist Church is to extend hospitality to all who pass through our doors. We look forward to meeting you and hearing your story. Please stop by the coffee hour time which immediately follows the Sunday worship services.
A special "Thank you" to those who volunteer with greeting, coffee hour, and to the graciousness of those who sponsor the refreshments at coffee hour.
Anyone interested in becoming a part of the Hospitality team may contact Ellie Peiffer or Patti Stineman.
United Methodist Men
Our UMM group seeks to create a supportive fellowship of men who want to know and follow the example of Christ by learning and working together. The UMM raise money for mission projects such as West Side Community House and Meals for Millions. UMM meet on the 2nd Saturday of the month at 8:00 a.m. for breakfast at the church. All men are welcome. Group contact is Rod Erskine.
United Methodist Women
UMW is a mission oriented group that provides support for the mission programs of WUMC and the United Methodist Church. UMW help in the spiritual growth of our members and to provide opportunities for Christian fellowship. All women are welcome to join us. We meet on the 2nd Thursday of each month (except July and August) at 11:00 a.m. Lunch and program follow. Please bring a sandwich with you; dessert and beverages will be provided. Group contact is Betty Levis.
Mission Outreach Circle
This circle focuses on doing hands on projects such as school bags for Head Start kids and pillows for breast cancer patients. If you enjoy working with your hands to create items to encourage and support those in need , please join us for fellowship and lunch on the 4th Thursday of each month (except July and August) at 10:30 a.m. Contact is Mariam Keirstead.