Worship Details

 

Come as you are. Our church family varies in how we dress.
From jeans to suits, we hope you’ll join us in a worship.

“If we clothe ourselves with humility, then no matter how we dress, 

we will honor and reflect Christ.”

                                                                                         – John Bloom

 
 

Our 8:00 a.m. Morning Blend Worship is a 30-minute gathering that takes place in the Fellowship Hall which is located in the lower level of our Church.  This worship includes hymns, scripture readings, a call to worship, prayer, a sermon, and weekly communion. This intimate and reflective service provides a meaningful time of worship in a welcoming setting.

Coffee and pastries are available to enjoy during the service.

 
 

 

Our 11:00 a.m. Blended Worship is an hour-long worship held in our Sanctuary on the main level of our church.  Each service experience features a blend of hymns, traditional, and contemporary music. The service includes a call to worship, a children’s chat, prayer, scripture readings, and a sermon. Communion is celebrated on the first Sunday of each month.
 
After the children’s chat, kids are invited to Faith Friends for Sunday School during the remainder of the service. A Toddler Room is also available for younger children, providing a welcoming space for families.
It’s church, but not as you know it.
 
Messy Church takes place on the first Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in our Fellowship Hall located in the lower level of our church.  Each month is a fun, themed gathering for all ages. It includes a provided meal, crafts, a message, and music that align with the theme. Everyone is welcome to join in this creative and engaging way to explore faith together!
 
For more information click HERE
 
                   
Online Options:
   

 
 

For Pastor Randy’s YouTube Service

 

This is a shortened version of the Sunday service (no music). It will be available starting at 12:01 a.m. on Sunday morning.
Click the link above to visit our website. Once there, scroll down to find the online service options.

 

 
 
 
 
Blended Worship, 11:00 a.m.
 
 
 
 
Online Worship Check-In
If you are joining us for our service via livestream, we’d love to know you’re with us!
Please take a moment to complete the Online Worship Check-In form. Your presence, even from afar, is important to us.
Thank you for being part of our worship community!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

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If you are in need of Pastoral Care

please call the Church Office at 440-942-9068.  

                                              If it is after hours please call

                                                Pastor Randy May

                                                at 614-306-2678  

 

 

Gifts

During this season of reflection and giving, we invite you to participate in our Lenten Gifts offering. Your generosity will support meaningful ministries, with 50% going to the WUMC General Fund, 25% to the McKinley Community Outreach Center, and 25% to the Willoughby United Methodist Food Pantry.

You can place your offering in the green envelopes provided at each entrance to the sanctuary or give online through the gifting tab below.  
If you are giving by check, please write “Lent Gift” in the memo line.

Thank you for sharing Christ’s love through your generosity!

Noisy Collection – Sunday, March 30

Join us for our Noisy Collection on Sunday, March 30, as we support Mission Barn, a member of the UMCOR Relief Supply Network!

What is a Noisy Collection? It’s a fun and engaging way for our congregation to give! During the service, we collect spare change in metal buckets, creating a joyful “noisy” sound as coins are dropped in (you can also give checks with Noisy Collection marked in the memo area or dollar bills). The funds raised will help Mission Barn provide much-needed relief supplies to communities in need.

Start gathering your spare change and bring it with you to church on March 30. Every coin makes a difference!

 
 
 
 
 
Things to Know

Confirmation Classes

Our Confirmands are currently in the process of taking their classes. If you are looking for the schedule or need details about Confirmation Sunday, April 13, please visit our Youth Page for more information.

 
Holy Week 
                                                                          
 

All Kids Palm Sunday & Confirmation 
 April 13 at the 11:00 a.m. service
 
Easter Sunday
Connect and Grow
 
 
See Our Adult Fellowship Opportunities
Discover ways to connect and engage with our community.
 
 
Explore Our Bible Study Opportunities
Discover ways to deepen your faith and connect with others through Bible study.
 
There is always something fun happening
here at WUMC!
Food Pantry Ministry
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On Sunday, March 23, we invite you to participate in Provision Sunday, a special day focused on supporting our Food Pantry and helping those in need within our community.  Please refer to the calendar above for a full list of items needed for each month. Your contributions make a significant difference in the lives of families facing food insecurity. Drop-off baskets will be available at the church entrance. For monetary donations, please visit our website or contact the church office.

Thank you for your generosity and for being a blessing to others!

Willoughby United Methodist Food Pantry

 

 

 

 

Food Distribution

Our Food Pantry is dedicated to providing essential food items to families in need within our community by offering a Food Distribution on a monthly basis.
 
Distribution Details:
 
When: The second Thursday of each month, from 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Where: In our back parking lot. Enter from Prospect Street for easy access.
How: Food is available on a first-come, first-served basis during the designated hours. The distribution is a drive-thru pickup for added convenience.
We provide a variety of food items to help support families facing food insecurity.
 
How You Can Help:
 
Donate: Bring food items to church on Sundays or during the week.
Volunteer: Reach out if you’re interested in helping with food sorting or distribution.
Thank you for your continued support in helping our community!
 
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East Ohio Conference Information
 
 

Bishop’s Soul Food Message #5: A Lenten Invitation
“And the Spirit immediately drove him out into the wilderness. He was in the wilderness for forty days, tempted by Satan; and he was with the wild beasts; and the angels waited on him.” – Mark 1:12-13 (NRSVA)

Each year we take a journey from Ash Wednesday through Holy Saturday called Lent. This is a time of introspection and devotional reflection. Many people make commitments to give up something they enjoy throughout this period, a symbolic gesture of sacrifice and self-denial. But beyond giving up chocolate or coffee or sweets or television, the Lenten period is a time for deep personal evaluation and reassessment. Lent can also be a time to think about what more we can give instead of what we can give up.

This year I invite us all to give more time and attention to what makes us faithful Christian disciples. Our challenge is to enter into a wilderness time with Jesus, to give Jesus our companionship throughout the weeks leading to Easter. Day-by-day, step-by-step we journey into wilderness – a place that is unfamiliar, dangerous, challenging, unknown, and filled with temptations. This is an invitation to make a conscious and intentional decision to go places that might be uncomfortable, threatening, frightening, or overwhelming for some, but we all enter in knowing that “angels wait on us,” and protect us.

Read the Bishop’s message in its entirety.

 
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