It’s time once again to reserve your beautiful poinsettias—a longtime Westlake tradition and a simple way to remember someone you love this Christmas. This year we’re returning to classic red poinsettias, available for $15 per plant.

Your poinsettias will decorate the Sanctuary through Christmas Eve, adding beauty and warmth to our worship throughout the season. Plants may be picked up after the 7 PM Christmas Eve service.

Honor a loved one with a Christmas poinsettia.

Advent at Westlake UMC

Advent invites us to slow down, breathe deeply, and make space for hope. This year at Westlake UMC, we are entering the season through our worship series What Do You Fear? Insisting On Hope This Advent, exploring how God meets us in our worries, uncertainties, and longings with a steady and courageous hope. Whether you’re returning after some time away, seeking a faith community, or simply looking for a grounding place in a busy season, you are warmly invited to journey with us.

We hope you’ll join us for worship, community events, and the simple joy of preparing our hearts for Christmas together.

Lessons and Carols - Sunday, December 14 • 11:00 AM - A beloved tradition of scripture and carols as we prepare our hearts for Christmas.

Christmas Eve Services — Tuesday, December 24

• 3:00 PM — Family Nativity Pageant - Kids are invited to step into the Christmas story. Costumes provided!
• 5:00 PM — Contemporary Candlelight Service - A joyful, music-filled celebration led by our praise band.
• 7:00 PM — Traditional Candlelight Service - Beloved carols and classic Christmas worship led by our choir.

Sharing Christ’s love through hands-on service and heartfelt giving

This year marks the 27th year of Christmas In October (CIO) at Westlake United Methodist Church! For nearly three decades, our church family has come together each fall to bless our neighbors, both near and far, with gifts of service, compassion, and generosity. CIO has become one of the most cherished traditions in our community — a time when we prepare for the season of giving by ensuring no one feels forgotten at Christmas.

Westlake United Methodist Church will offer our annual Grief Support Seminar beginning Tuesday, January 6, continuing for six Tuesday evenings, and concluding on February 10. This compassionate, faith-based series provides a supportive environment for anyone navigating the many forms of grief and loss.

Who Can Attend? - These sessions are open to anyone experiencing grief—no church membership required, and you do not need to live in Austin to participate. All sessions will be hosted online via Zoom, making it accessible from wherever you are.

Cost & Materials - The seminar includes a workbook. The cost is $20 and is paid during registration. Scholarships are available.

Registration - To participate, please register online and submit your information (name, email, phone number, and mailing address) along with the $20 registration fee.

👉 Register here

We're transitioning our pickleball scheduling from online sign-ups to open play! This allows you to drop in and play with others present at the time. Should there be more players than available courts, simply place your paddle on the table. After each game, the winning team remains but splits, and the next two players in line join in for the next game. We're removing the online sign-up feature, so feel free to come by on Wednesdays, anytime between 6 and 8PM to join in the fun.