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
On June 5th at 6:00 pm, Rev. Edgar Brady (our DS) will be holding an informational meeting regarding disaffiliation. There will be no vote taken. This will be an in person only meeting (it will be recorded, but not livestreamed) . You are asked to bring your questions regarding disaffiliation to this meeting. We are also providing a link to a document with the most recent information.
Link HERE
June 7th 6:00-8:00 pm
Come enjoy Church in a new way for the entire family. Food, Fun and Celebration!!
Brown Bag Book Club
Do you love to read? Would you like to discuss meaningful books with other Christians that are NOT bestseller trash? We will read one book per month and have a lively discussion about the content. Brown Bag Book Club will meet on Thursdays at noon in the Garth (weather dependent) on the following dates; June 21, July 20, Aug 24. We will meet from noon to 1:30 pm. Bring a the book, a lunch and a drink to enjoy while we talk.
June- “Room of Marvels” by James Bryan Smith
July- “The Giver” by Lois Lowry
August- TBD
WUMC Safe Sanctuary Training
If you have volunteered in a ministry that involved children, youth, or vulnerable adults in the past, we thank you. We are so grateful for your volunteer time and hope that you are looking forward to continuing to volunteer in these ministries. All volunteers and committee members do need to complete the WUMC Safe Sanctuary training annually per a policy that was developed by the church November of 2018.
There are 3 different parts of Safe Sanctuary.
Part 1
A Background check is completed through “protect my ministry”.
This is done every 3 years. The church office will send you an email when it is time to complete a background check.
Part 2
Online training which is provided through “protect my ministry”.
This is also done every three year. You will receive a link from protect my ministry once your background check is complete for the online training.
Part 3
WUMC Safe Sanctuary Training.
This is done every year. Lisa Richards provides an hour-long class both in person and via zoom.
Training Dates and Times:
June 12 (10:00-11:30am).
Please register with the link below or contact the office to register.
Registration is required: Link HERE, or call the church office.
WUMC Loves their children and vulnerable adults and wants to do everything we can to keep them safe.
We are collecting clothing again for the Men’s Group. You can bring your items to room 102 (Across from the Toddler Room) Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 2:00 pm or on Sunday before or after service. Printable Copy HERE
Vacation Bible School
Mark your calendars now for VBS this summer. We will be blasting off for a space themed adventure called “To Mars and Beyond”. Calling all astronauts to join us Monday, July 24th through Thursday, July 27th. 6:00-8:00 pm. VBS is for children 3yrs (potty trained) through 5th grade. We love our 6th thru 12 grade Youth helpers, too! To register for VBS Link HERE To Volunteer Link HERE
If you are interested in Summer Camp you can to go the East Ohio Conference Website for details.
Link HERE
Summer is almost upon us and we’re in need of friendly Greeters for our Open Table ministry during the following special Downtown Willoughby events. Two Greeters for each two-hour shift are preferred. July 6-August 31 Thursday Night Concerts at Point Park 7 – 9pm
June 17 Classic Car Cruise 4 – 8pm
June 20-21 GOBA (Cyclists) concert at Point Park (June 20th) spending night at the church
July 15 ArtsFest: DTW & Point Park 12 – 5pm
August 12 Last Stop Willoughby & Parade 12 – 4pm
Sept 16 Relay for Life: Wes Point Park
Sept 17 DTW 5K Run/Walk 9 – 11:30am
Two greeters are preferred for each shift. If you would like to be a part of this ministry, Sign Up Sheets are available at the Sanctuary entrance table.
Please contact:
Edwina Jones at 440-278-4988 or
Sue Gerber at 440-289-1298
for information or scheduling. You can also contact the Church Office at 440-942-9068 and they will forward your contact information to Edwina and Sue.
Please consider being a part of this ministry.
Thank you!
Food Distribution Second Wednesday of the Month 4:00-5:00pm in our back parking lot
