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.

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.

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

Recent flooding along the Guadalupe, Llano, Concho, and San Gabriel Rivers has devastated communities across central Texas. Families have lost homes, livelihoods, and loved ones. Westlake UMC is responding with prayer, supplies, and hands-on support—and we invite you to join us.

How You Can Help This Week of July 7-12

🪣 Help Assemble Flood Buckets

We’re creating 100 “Flood Buckets” filled with essential cleaning supplies to distribute to affected homes. Each bucket costs about $75 to complete.

• Donate online to help cover the cost of supplies

• Join us Sunday, July 13 at the Potluck Salad Luncheon in the church gym to help assemble the buckets

📦 Donate Online

Your donation supports disaster recovery supplies like flood buckets, building materials, tarps, and other essentials.

👉 Click here to give now and mark your gift “Disaster Recovery” to double your impact through our Mission Match program.

🧰 Get Trained to Join the Early Response Team (ERT)

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.