Ministry Groups Directory

We wanted to let you know that there are a number of ways to stay connected with Children, Youth, and Adult Ministries groups and classes in online forums here at Westlake UMC. Check out the online meetup schedule below and contact the group representative directly to get plugged in.

SUNDAY MORNINGS - 9:45am

Family Foundations Class

  • A supportive space where individuals within the mid-life stages can nurture and explore their faith, while simultaneously learning from and supporting one another.
  • Sundays 9:45am
  • In-Person: Taylor 402
  • Contact: Diane Kofahl (diane.a.kofahl@gmail.com)

Open Hearts Class

  • Teacher-led discussion on a variety of topics including; Bible Study, Book Studies, and a variety of social justice issues. (Hybrid: In-Person & Online)
  • Sundays 9:45am
  • In-Peron: Wyatt 202
  • Zoom access using this Meeting ID: 823 2261 6018 & Passcode: 554038
  • Contact: Jay Brim (jbrim3@austin.rr.com)

Fellowship Class

  • A teacher-led video/discussion series blending scripture, history, & practical application of principles (Hybrid: In-Person & Online)
  • Sundays 9:45am
  • In-Person: Library
  • Zoom: Meeting ID: 925 904 712 & Passcode: 78746
  • Contact: Pete Morford (petemorford@gmail.com)

Preston Wyatt Bible Studies Class

  • Small group discussion of short scripture topics. We use Methodist study materials with a contemporary perspective (Hybrid: In-Person & Online)
  • Sundays 9:45am
  • In-Person: Taylor 403
  • Zoom: Meeting ID: 734 2721 6651 & Passcode: fellowship
  • Contact: Bill Games (bill@gamesfamily.org)

WEEKDAY GROUPS

Band of Brothers – a men’s group, Tuesdays, 8:00–9:00 am in the Church Library & on Zoom: Meeting ID: 863 8736 1944 & Passcode: 959885

Heart to Heart Women’s Bible Study – a spiritual discussion group for women, Thursdays at 1:30 pm via Zoom and in person in the Church Library: Meeting ID: 838 0687 2010 & Passcode: 711879

Hope – This group supports moms who have lost a child to addiction with a place to share your story in a loving, faith-based group. Meets the 2nd Thursday of each month, 6:30 – 8:30 pm in The Library

WUMC Men’s Emmaus Reunion Group – a group of men who have completed The Walk to Emmaus, Thursdays, 8:00–9:00 am in the Church Library & on Zoom: Meeting ID: 839 0658 9435 & Passcode: 170404

Pick-Up Basketball – Drop by the gym on Tuesday evenings and you'll find neighbors nd friends alike to play a pick up basketball game!

Pick-Up Pickleball – Open play pickleball is on Wednesday nights in our gym from 6-8pm, all welcome! No RSVP's required.

MUSIC ENSAMBLES

Chancel Choir (Nina Revering)- we rehearse on Wednesday evenings from 7:00-8:30pm in the Worship Center and sing on Sundays at 10:00am.

Sanctuary Handbells – we rehearse on Wednesday evenings in the Music Room from 5:45-6:45pm

Foundation Band – we rehearse on Tuesday evenings at 6:30-8:00pm in the Worship Center and help lead worship in the Contemporary Worship Service each week (The band features guitars, keyboard, drums, cello, and vocals.)

CHILDREN & YOUTH

Children’s Ministry Sunday School (Ashley Mangold): Sundays at 9:45am

Children kindergarten through 5th grade are invited to come room Taylor 401 where kids can explore their faith through fun activities and friendships, guided by our amazing and caring teachers!

Kiddo's pre-k and younger are invited in the nursery where they can enjoy their own fellowship through play, both inside and outside, during the hour.

Youth Sunday School (Ashley Mangold) Sundays at 9:45am

Youth middle and high school aged are meeting in the gym weekly and are jumping into a study on the importance of mental health awareness and tactics to help for people their age this fall.