Children
Children's Sunday School
Sundays at 9:45 a.m.
At Westlake UMC, Sunday School begins with music and community. Elementary and youth classes gather together for the first 15 minutes in Room 400 to sing as part of Children’s Choir, before heading to their individual classrooms.
Following this shared time:
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Nursery (Pre-K and younger): A safe, nurturing space with play, stories, and care.
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Kindergarten–4th Grade: Meet in Room 400 for age-appropriate Bible stories, activities, and friendships.
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4th–8th Grade: Meet in Room 304 for a discussion-based class where students can ask real questions and grow in faith together.
Children are always welcome to join at any point, and families are encouraged to find the rhythm that works best for them.
Questions? Contact Caasi Grove, Director of Family Ministries: cgrove@westlake-umc.org | 512-327-1335
Acolytes
Serving as an acolyte is a meaningful way for children to begin leading in the worship service and participating more fully in the life of the church.
Children 2nd grade and older are welcome to serve—no prior experience is needed. Acolytes are released from Sunday School a few minutes early so they can practice together, learn the flow of the service, and feel confident in their role.
Pick the weeks that work best for your family and sign up to serve as an acolyte here.
Life in Children’s Ministry
At Westlake UMC, children are known, welcomed, and encouraged to participate fully in the life of the church. Throughout the year, children experience faith in ways that are thoughtful, joyful, and age-appropriate.
Some highlights include:
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Weekly Sunday School, where children learn Bible stories, build friendships, and explore faith in ways that make sense for their age
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Vacation Bible School (VBS) in early June—a joyful week filled with music, stories, hands-on activities, and games
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Children’s Choir, offering children the opportunity to make music, build confidence, and participate in worship
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Seasonal events and celebrations, including our Fall Festival and special gatherings throughout the year
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Service opportunities for children, offering age-appropriate ways to practice kindness, generosity, and care for others
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The Christmas Eve Family Service, where children are invited to dress up and participate in the pageant as part of worship
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Opportunities to lead in worship, such as serving as acolytes
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Caring, consistent adult leaders who value children and help them feel at home
Whether your child is just beginning their faith journey or growing into new ways of serving and leading, there is a place for them here.
Child Safety
The safety and well-being of children is a priority at Westlake UMC. We follow the Safe Gatherings guidelines of the Rio Texas Conference, and all staff and volunteers who work with children and youth are background checked and trained.
