Advent and Christmas Eve at WUMC
So often, we are focused on the destination in our travels. “Where are you going?” is the most common question when someone is heading out. But while the destination may inspire the journey, it’s often the experiences along the way—both challenging and joyful—that we remember most. This Advent season, we’ll reflect not just on the destination of Christmas, but on the milestones along the way—the progress and the potholes that shape our hearts On the Way to Bethlehem.
Join us Sundays at 11:00 AM as we prepare for the birth of the one who changed the world.
Advent & Christmas Events
- Advent Workshop: Sunday, November 17 9:45 AM
- Lessons and Carols: Sunday, December 8, 11:00 AM
- Wonderfest: Sunday, December 8, 1 PM - We are hosting pony rides this year! Contact Pastor Tracey if you would like to help represent Westlake UMC in our community.
- Cookies with Santa: Saturday, December 14, 9:00-10:30 AM at Hat Creek Burger Co. - free professional Santa photos.
- Christmas & the Blues: Thursday, December 19, 7:00 PM
Christmas Eve Candlelight Services
- 3:00 PM Family Candlelight Service with Nativity Pageant - just show up a couple minutes early and grab a costume in the choir room! All kids are invited to join in the fun.
- 5:00 PM Contemporary Candlelight Service
- 7:00 PM Traditional Candlelight Service
Lessons and Carols
The Foundation, Handbells, and Choir have been busy rehearsing and planning for one of our favorite Sundays of the year—the Festival of Lessons and Carols! We invite you to join us for this special service on Sunday, December 8th, at 11 AM. Experience a wide variety of carols in many styles, interspersed with scripture readings that tell the Nativity story, and plenty of opportunities for congregational singing of beloved Christmas carols. Come and support our talented musicians on this beautiful day of worship!
