# LLMs-Full.txt - Full Content for Project Pages # Generated on: 2026-02-10T22:57:03.222Z # Total pages: 26 --- ## URL: https://www.kirkwoodumc.org/blog ### Title: Blog ### Page ID: 7588899 ### Content: #### **Kirkwood United Methodist Church** - [home](/ "home") - [who we are](# "who we are") - [our mission](/our-mission "our mission") - [our staff](/our-staff "our staff") - [contact](/contact "contact") - [building rental](/building-rental "building rental") - [give](/give "give") - [sermons](/sermons "sermons") - [groups](/group-detail "groups") - [children and youth](/children-and-youth "children and youth") - [adults](/small-groups "adults") - [music and art](/music-and-art "music and art") - [service and justice](/service-and-justice "service and justice") - [lent 2026](/lent-2026 "lent 2026") - [our mission](/our-mission "our mission") - [our staff](/our-staff "our staff") - [contact](/contact "contact") - [building rental](/building-rental "building rental") - [give](/give "give") - [children and youth](/children-and-youth "children and youth") - [adults](/small-groups "adults") - [music and art](/music-and-art "music and art") - [home](/ "home") - [who we are](# "who we are") - [our mission](/our-mission "our mission") - [our staff](/our-staff "our staff") - [contact](/contact "contact") - [building rental](/building-rental "building rental") - [give](/give "give") - [sermons](/sermons "sermons") - [groups](/group-detail "groups") - [children and youth](/children-and-youth "children and youth") - [adults](/small-groups "adults") - [music and art](/music-and-art "music and art") - [service and justice](/service-and-justice "service and justice") - [lent 2026](/lent-2026 "lent 2026") - [our mission](/our-mission "our mission") - [our staff](/our-staff "our staff") - [contact](/contact "contact") - [building rental](/building-rental "building rental") - [give](/give "give") - [children and youth](/children-and-youth "children and youth") - [adults](/small-groups "adults") - [music and art](/music-and-art "music and art") --- ## URL: https://www.kirkwoodumc.org/home ### Title: Home ### Page ID: 7588900 ### Content: ## Welcome to Kirkwood UMC ## Worship Schedule #### **Kirkwood United Methodist Church** Wherever you are on your journey, you are welcome here—just as you are. Rooted in the heart of Kirkwood, Missouri, our church is committed to reaching outward in love and service to our neighbors. We believe in a God whose love knows no bounds. Following the teachings of Jesus, we strive to love our neighbors without exception. At KUMC, we welcome, affirm, and invite all people to worship, serve, and lead—regardless of race, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, age, physical or mental ability, economic circumstance, or political perspective. There are no asterisks in the love of Christ. Here, you are invited to experience and embody God’s radically inclusive and transforming love—for yourself and for the world. *"And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love,* *may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ,* *and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God."* We gather each Sunday for meaningful worship, prayer, and music led by Pastor Katie Trinter and our talented music team. You’re welcome to join us in person or online—wherever you are, you’re part of the community. **Watch Online** Livestream available on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/kirkwoodmethodist) and [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@KirkwoodUnitedMethodist). Browse past messages anytime on our Sermon Page. Our Children’s Ministry welcomes kids from birth through 5th grade. Check-in opens 15 minutes before each worship service in the Kids Area. 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We desire to live with intention, to grow in faith, and to extend compassion beyond our walls. We believe that discipleship is not just about belief—it’s about action. It’s about becoming people who reflect Christ’s love in everyday life, in every relationship, and in every corner of our community. At KUMC, our vision is lived out through four guiding priorities. These aren’t just statements—they’re invitations to a way of life: We believe in a God whose love knows no bounds. Following the radical hospitality of Jesus, we strive to love our neighbors without exception. At KUMC, we welcome, affirm, and invite all people to worship, serve, and lead—regardless of race, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, age, physical or mental ability, economic circumstance, or political perspective. - [home](/ "home") - [who we are](# "who we are") - [our mission](/our-mission "our mission") - [our staff](/our-staff "our staff") - [contact](/contact "contact") - [building rental](/building-rental "building rental") - [give](/give "give") - [sermons](/sermons "sermons") - [groups](/group-detail "groups") - [children and youth](/children-and-youth "children and youth") - [adults](/small-groups "adults") - [music and art](/music-and-art "music and art") - [service and justice](/service-and-justice "service and justice") - [lent 2026](/lent-2026 "lent 2026") - [our mission](/our-mission "our mission") - [our staff](/our-staff "our staff") - [contact](/contact "contact") - [building rental](/building-rental "building rental") - [give](/give "give") - [children and youth](/children-and-youth "children and youth") - [adults](/small-groups "adults") - [music and art](/music-and-art "music and art") - [home](/ "home") - [who we are](# "who we are") - [our mission](/our-mission "our mission") - [our staff](/our-staff "our staff") - [contact](/contact "contact") - [building rental](/building-rental "building rental") - [give](/give "give") - [sermons](/sermons "sermons") - [groups](/group-detail "groups") - [children and youth](/children-and-youth "children and youth") - [adults](/small-groups "adults") - [music and art](/music-and-art "music and art") - [service and justice](/service-and-justice "service and justice") - [lent 2026](/lent-2026 "lent 2026") - [our mission](/our-mission "our mission") - [our staff](/our-staff "our staff") - [contact](/contact "contact") - [building rental](/building-rental "building rental") - [give](/give "give") - [children and youth](/children-and-youth "children and youth") - [adults](/small-groups "adults") - [music and art](/music-and-art "music and art") --- ## URL: https://www.kirkwoodumc.org/what-we-believe ### Title: What We Believe ### Page ID: 7588907 ### Content: #### **What Is the Gospel?** #### **The Bible** #### **The Human Condition** #### **Jesus Christ** #### **The Work of Christ** #### **The Holy Spirit** #### **Christian Living** #### **Christ's Return** #### **Response and Eternal Destiny** ## Learn through community. #### **Kirkwood United Methodist Church** At our church, you will hear the word “gospel” repeatedly because it is the most important truth that we can know and experience. The gospel is not merely a message that needs to be shared with non-Christians, but also with Christians. It is not something that mature Christians move on from, but rather something that they move deeper into. The gospel is the lens in which we should view theology, ministry, and all aspects of life. The Apostle Paul defined the word “gospel” concisely in 1st Corinthians 15:3-5 when he wrote, “Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures, and that he appeared to Cephas, then to the twelve.” Simply put, the gospel is all about Jesus’ life, death and resurrection, and the implications it has for us. The word “gospel” literally means “good news.” It is the good news of God taking on flesh through the person Jesus Christ and rescuing mankind by His perfect life that we could never live, His substitutionary death that we deserved, and the resurrection that now gives us true life through His Spirit. While the gospel can be stated in a sentence, it is also the grand narrative that is told throughout the entire Bible from Genesis to Revelation. The gospel is the glorious story of how God is reconciling the whole world back to Himself through the life, death and resurrection of His Son Jesus Christ. It is personal, yet cosmic. It is simple, yet infinite. *God's gospel originates in, and expresses, the wondrous perfections of the eternal, triune God.* We believe in one God, eternally existing in three equally divine Persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, who know, love, and glorify one another. Perfectly equal in their divinity, however subordinate in responsibility; the Son submits to the will of the Father & the Holy Spirit is submitted to the will of the Father & the Son. This one true and living God is infinitely perfect both in His love and in His holiness. He is the Creator of all things, visible and invisible, and is therefore worthy to receive all glory and adoration. Immortal and eternal, He perfectly and completely knows the end from the beginning, sustains and sovereignly rules over all things, and providentially brings about His eternal good purposes to redeem a people for Himself and restore His fallen creation, to the praise of His glorious grace. (Genesis 1:2, 26; Deuteronomy 6:4; Matthew 3:16-17; John 1:1-5; 2 Corinthians 13:14; 1 Peter 1:2; 2 Peter 1:16-21) *God's gospel is authoritatively revealed in the Scriptures.* All Scripture is self-attesting and, being Truth, requires our unreserved submission in all areas of life. The infallible Word of God, the sixty-six books of the Old and New Testaments, is a complete and unified witness to God's redemptive acts, culminating in the incarnation of the Living Word, the Lord Jesus Christ. The Bible, uniquely and fully inspired by the Holy Spirit, is the supreme and final authority on all matters on which it speaks. (Matthew 5:17-20; John 16:12-13; 2 Timothy 3:16-17; 2 Peter 1:19-21) Being estranged from God and condemned by our sinfulness, our salvation is wholly dependent upon the work of God's free grace. God credits His righteousness to those who put their faith in Christ alone for their salvation, thereby justifying them in His sight. Only such as are born of the Holy Spirit and receive Jesus Christ become children of God and heirs of eternal life. (Gen. 3; Ps. 143:2; Is. 53:6; Rom. 3:23; I Jn. 1:8-10) *God's gospel is made known supremely in the Person of Jesus Christ* We believe that Jesus Christ is God incarnate, fully God and fully man, one Person in two natures. Jesus, Israel’s promised Messiah, was conceived through the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. He lived a sinless life, was crucified under Pontius Pilate, arose bodily from the dead, ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of God the Father as our High Priest and advocate. ( Lk. 1:35; Jn. 1:1, 14:6; Acts 1:1-10) *God's gospel is accomplished through the work of Christ.* We believe that Jesus Christ, as our representative and substitute, shed His blood on the cross as the perfect, all-sufficient sacrifice for our sins. His atoning death and victorious resurrection constitute the only ground for salvation and being made right with God. (Rom. 3:21-26; Eph. 1:27; Heb. 7:22-28) *God's gospel is now embodied in the new community called the Church.* We believe that we are not simply saved as individuals, but that we are saved “into” something called the Church. This is given many different names in Scripture but the primary one is that of a family or the “household of God” (Eph. 2-3). We are to relate to God as our Father and each other as brothers and sisters “in Christ.” This leads to a deep loving community that displays the power of the gospel to a watching world (John 13:35). We believe that the local church is an autonomous group of believers who join their lives together by the Gospel. Jesus mandated two ordinances, baptism and the Lord’s Supper, which visibly and tangibly express the gospel. Though they are not the means of salvation, when celebrated by the church in genuine faith, these ordinances confirm and nourish the believer. The local church is governed by the scriptures and operates under the Lordship of Christ with Pastor-Elders leading the people toward faithfulness in Christ. The office of the Pastor-Elder is limited to men as qualified by the scriptures. (Acts 2:42-47; Eph. 1:22-23; 1 Pet. 2:9-10) *God's gospel compels us to Christ-like living and mission in the world.* We believe that God’s justifying grace must not be separated from His sanctifying power and purpose. God commands us to love Him supremely and others sacrificially, and to live out our faith with care for one another, compassion toward the poor and justice for the oppressed. With the gospel, the Spirit’s power, and fervent prayer in Christ’s name, we are to combat the spiritual forces of evil. In obedience to Christ’s commission, we are to make disciples among all people, always bearing witness to the gospel in word and deed. We believe that all Christians are called to a life of godly character, devoted to the Lord Jesus Christ and service to Him.  We believe that the gospel is not only the entry point into the Christian life, but is also the dynamic by which we relate to God. Growing in godliness happens by continually reflecting on the gospel, or “good news” of Jesus’ death and resurrection on our behalf. As we reflect on this, and God’s Word, we become aware of just how big the separation is between our sinfulness and God’s standard. This often happens simultaneously with growth in holiness. As we become more and more aware of just how big the separation is, the gospel becomes more and more important, the cross becomes more and more central, and, as a result, we are driven to worship, rather than pride or despair. (Eph. 5:18; 2 Cor. 6:14, 7:1, Rom. 12:1-2, Eph. 4:32, Col. 1:22-24) *God's gospel will be brought to fulfillment by the Lord Himself at the end of this age.* We believe in the personal, glorious, and bodily return of our Lord Jesus Christ with His holy angels, when He will exercise His role as final Judge, and His kingdom will be consummated. We believe in the bodily resurrection of both the just and the unjust—the unjust to judgment and eternal conscious punishment in Hell, as our Lord Himself taught, and the just to eternal blessedness in the presence of Him who sits on the throne and of the Lamb, in the new heaven and the new earth, the home of righteousness. On that day the church will be presented faultless before God by the obedience, suffering and triumph of Christ; all sin purged and its wretched effects forever banished. God will be all in all, His people will be enthralled by His holiness, and everything will be to the praise of His glorious grace. (Matt. 24:29-31, 36-51, 25:31-46; Lk. 12:35-48,16:19-31; 2 Pet. 3:1-13; Rev. 20:11-15, 21:1-8, 22:6-21) *God's gospel requires a response that has eternal consequences* We believe that God commands everyone everywhere to believe the gospel by turning to Him in repentance and receiving the Lord Jesus Christ. We believe that God will raise the dead bodily and judge the world, assigning the unbeliever to condemnation and eternal conscious punishment and the believer to eternal blessedness and joy with the Lord in the new heaven and the new earth, to the praise of His glorious grace. Amen. (Jn. 5:24, 3:16; Mk. 9:43-50; 2 Thess. 1:9 The best way to really know and understand what we believe at Anthem is being involved in one of our local community groups. Love cannot exist outside of action - which at Anthem is best shown through our groups. We'd love for you to join a group in your community, and begin connecting with others with the same heart and mission. - [home](/ "home") - [who we are](# "who we are") - [our mission](/our-mission "our mission") - [our staff](/our-staff "our staff") - [contact](/contact "contact") - [building rental](/building-rental "building rental") - [give](/give "give") - [sermons](/sermons "sermons") - [groups](/group-detail "groups") - [children and youth](/children-and-youth "children and youth") - [adults](/small-groups "adults") - [music and art](/music-and-art "music and art") - [service and justice](/service-and-justice "service and justice") - [lent 2026](/lent-2026 "lent 2026") - [our mission](/our-mission "our mission") - [our staff](/our-staff "our staff") - [contact](/contact "contact") - [building rental](/building-rental "building rental") - [give](/give "give") - [children and youth](/children-and-youth "children and youth") - [adults](/small-groups "adults") - [music and art](/music-and-art "music and art") - [home](/ "home") - [who we are](# "who we are") - [our mission](/our-mission "our mission") - [our staff](/our-staff "our staff") - [contact](/contact "contact") - [building rental](/building-rental "building rental") - [give](/give "give") - [sermons](/sermons "sermons") - [groups](/group-detail "groups") - [children and youth](/children-and-youth "children and youth") - [adults](/small-groups "adults") - [music and art](/music-and-art "music and art") - [service and justice](/service-and-justice "service and justice") - [lent 2026](/lent-2026 "lent 2026") - [our mission](/our-mission "our mission") - [our staff](/our-staff "our staff") - [contact](/contact "contact") - [building rental](/building-rental "building rental") - [give](/give "give") - [children and youth](/children-and-youth "children and youth") - [adults](/small-groups "adults") - [music and art](/music-and-art "music and art") --- ## URL: https://www.kirkwoodumc.org/our-staff ### Title: Our Staff ### Page ID: 7588908 ### Content: # Staff & Leadership #### REV. KATIE TRINTER ###### LEAD PASTOR ###### DIRECTOR OF FAMILY MINISTRY #### JEREMY MELTON ###### DIRECTOR OF MUSIC & WORSHIP #### DEBBIE DILLON ###### DIRECTOR OF OFFICE ADMINISTRATION #### KATIE MEDINA ###### DIRECTOR OF FINANCE #### MEGAN DANIELS ###### DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY OUTREACH #### JULIE SHERWOOD ###### DIRECTOR OF MISSION #### KRISTI ATKINSON ###### DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS #### DANA SELF ###### ORGANIST & DIRECTOR OF CHANCEL CHOIR #### CHERI LONG ###### DIRECTOR OF HANDBELLS #### KATHY WHITE ###### DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN & YOUTH VOCAL MUSIC #### ELLEN KRAICHELY ###### DIRECTOR OF CHERUB CHOIR #### Jenny Goff ###### DIRECTOR OF KUM CHILDREN'S CENTER #### Kristen Blaine ###### ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF KUM CHILDREN'S CENTER #### ANNETTE ELSNER ###### ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN'S DAY OUT #### DAWN PRUSATOR ###### ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN'S DAY OUT #### CHARLIE MECKFESSEL ###### PROPERTY MANAGER #### JESSIE O'BRYAN ###### CUSTODIAN ## Leadership Council #### **Kirkwood United Methodist Church** Pastor Parish Relations Representative & LifeBridge Representative - 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This is our process for discipleship. Out of this gospel-centered service is the overflow of discipleship, serving those in and outside the church. One of the ways we pursue and live out this discipleship trait is through volunteer opportunities Volunteers in Anthem Kids minister to our 1st - 5th graders during weekend worship services through singing, telling stories and teaching the truth of God's Word with the children. They check in kids, lead classrooms, provide assistance to classroom teachers and sing or play in the worship band. We're always looking for great individuals to love and serve our kids, and help show the love of Christ to them during our gatherings. If you're someone who would like to serve, or just know a little bit more about Anthem Kids, please connect with us. **Sunday Gatherings:**Those serving in our Student Ministry on Sundays get the opportunity to build and foster relationships with students, ministering them through the teaching of Scripture, worship and intentional discipleship.  **Midweek Gatherings:**Student Ministries also meets together midweek for games, community, teaching and bible discussions. We start the evening together playing games and hearing a message, specially crafted for middle and high school students. **Sunday Gatherings:** Our Sunday morning gatherings are the beginning for most people at Anthem. We need people who can serve as set-up and greeters, as well as members of the worship team.  **Community Groups:** Because our Community Groups are so central to the life here at Anthem, we are always in need of more people to host, lead and co-lead a group. Donating your time is not the only way to serve at Anthem. There are recurring costs to operating and staffing our ministry, as well as helping us do work throughout our community and the world. We believe that God calls us to give, and to give generously. We give you a chance to worship in this way on our website. As Jesus left this world, his parting words to his disciples were: "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you." We challenge you to be willing to serve and make disciples with us. - [home](/ "home") - [who we are](# "who we are") - [our mission](/our-mission "our mission") - [our staff](/our-staff "our staff") - [contact](/contact "contact") - [building rental](/building-rental "building rental") - [give](/give "give") - [sermons](/sermons "sermons") - [groups](/group-detail "groups") - [children and youth](/children-and-youth "children and youth") - [adults](/small-groups "adults") - [music and art](/music-and-art "music and art") - [service and justice](/service-and-justice "service and justice") - [lent 2026](/lent-2026 "lent 2026") - [our mission](/our-mission "our mission") - [our staff](/our-staff "our staff") - [contact](/contact "contact") - [building rental](/building-rental "building rental") - [give](/give "give") - [children and youth](/children-and-youth "children and youth") - [adults](/small-groups "adults") - [music and art](/music-and-art "music and art") - [home](/ "home") - [who we are](# "who we are") - [our mission](/our-mission "our mission") - [our staff](/our-staff "our staff") - [contact](/contact "contact") - [building rental](/building-rental "building rental") - [give](/give "give") - [sermons](/sermons "sermons") - [groups](/group-detail "groups") - [children and youth](/children-and-youth "children and youth") - [adults](/small-groups "adults") - [music and art](/music-and-art "music and art") - [service and justice](/service-and-justice "service and justice") - [lent 2026](/lent-2026 "lent 2026") - [our mission](/our-mission "our mission") - [our staff](/our-staff "our staff") - [contact](/contact "contact") - [building rental](/building-rental "building rental") - [give](/give "give") - [children and youth](/children-and-youth "children and youth") - [adults](/small-groups "adults") - [music and art](/music-and-art "music and art") --- ## URL: https://www.kirkwoodumc.org/weekend-services ### Title: Weekend Services ### Page ID: 7588911 ### Content: ### First Time ### Teaching ### Worship ### Serve # Our Weekend Services ## Authentic Worship ## Teaching from Scripture # First time at Anthem? #### **Kirkwood United Methodist Church** Church can be an intimidating place to visit — especially if you don’t know what to expect. We invite you to experience what the gospel means both intellectually and relationally at one of our Sunday worship services. You can engage with others as much as you want, or remain anonymous if you prefer. We hope that through visiting with us, you will experience the hope, love and joy that comes from a community of people who love Jesus. We look for God’s love in our lives as the evidence that we have been truly worshipping Him. At Anthem Church, worship is central to everything. Worship means learning to recognize God’s goodness while delighting to deepen in our responses.  It means purposing together, as individuals and as a community, to unite our actions, intentions, and emotions in loving response to God. It means transforming the ways we think so that what we do and who we are become one—in, for, through, and to the Father, Son, and Spirit. We believe that practical, relevant teaching is the catalyst for transformation in an individual's life. Scripture is inspired by God, completely accurate and our authority regarding Christian beliefs and the guide for Christian living. We value Scripture—the Bible—as the basis for understanding who God is and how to orient our lives fully around Him. You can expect that each Sunday morning will include a set-aside time for hearing from Scripture, as well as practical teaching surrounding God's Word. We know that attending a church service for the first time can be a super scary thing... Being unsure of what the dress, culture or even when to stand up and sit down can be a weirdly paralyzing thought! At Anthem, you can expect friendly and authentic people, engaging and relevant music and worship, compelling preaching from the Bible, and an opportunity to encounter God. You will be encouraged and maybe even challenged. We've created a first-time visitors guide that will help you navigate your first time at an Anthem gathering, and help ease any questions or concerns you might have before attending. 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Both services are available to stream live on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/kirkwoodmethodist) and [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@KirkwoodUnitedMethodist)—wherever you are, you're invited to worship with us. - [home](/ "home") - [who we are](# "who we are") - [our mission](/our-mission "our mission") - [our staff](/our-staff "our staff") - [contact](/contact "contact") - [building rental](/building-rental "building rental") - [give](/give "give") - [sermons](/sermons "sermons") - [groups](/group-detail "groups") - [children and youth](/children-and-youth "children and youth") - [adults](/small-groups "adults") - [music and art](/music-and-art "music and art") - [service and justice](/service-and-justice "service and justice") - [lent 2026](/lent-2026 "lent 2026") - [our mission](/our-mission "our mission") - [our staff](/our-staff "our staff") - [contact](/contact "contact") - [building rental](/building-rental "building rental") - [give](/give "give") - [children and youth](/children-and-youth "children and youth") - 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From children’s and youth ministries to choirs, small groups, and adult classes, we offer meaningful ways to connect across every age and stage. 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Here’s what to expect: **Grades 3–5 · Monthly on Sundays · 3:00–4:30pm** A monthly gathering for kids who want to make friends, play games, and serve others through fun mission activities. **Upcoming Dates:** September 14 · October 12 · November 9  Beginning in the 2024–2025 school year, our preschool and day-out programs have united to form the [**Kirkwood United Methodist Children’s Center (KUMCC)**](https://kumchildrenscenter.org). Visit the KUM Children’s Center Website to learn more and explore enrollment options. *Questions? Contact Jenny Goff at 314.966.5223 x1108* **Grades 6–12 · Sundays · 6:30–7:30pm at KUMC** Youth are invited to gather weekly for games, conversation, and faith-building fun. Youth Group is a space to connect, grow, and enjoy time together. To serve in our Children’s or Youth Ministries, volunteers must complete Safe Gatherings training and certification. 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We offer opportunities for all ages to participate in worship through music, from choirs and bands to handbells and seasonal performances. **Children's Choirs**  **Grades K–2 | Grades 3-5· Wednesdays · 4:30–5:30pm** Introduces young children to music and worship through singing, small musicals, and mission projects. Meets weekly September through mid-May. **Journey Youth Choir**  **Grades 6–12 · Sundays · 5:00–6:30pm** Youth lead worship several times a year, participate in concerts, and take part in mission trips. Open to all middle and high school students. **Chancel Choir**  **Thursdays · 7:30–9:00pm**  **Sundays · 10:00am (pre-worship rehearsal)** Leads music for the 10:30am Traditional Worship service. No audition required—just a love for singing and a willingness to learn. Seasonal opportunities available for Christmas and Easter programs. Rehearsals held in Room 117 (Choir Room) on the lower level. **Contemporary Music Team**  **Thursdays · 7:00pm** Leads worship at the 9:00am Contemporary Service. Includes vocalists and band members. Musicians should be able to learn music quickly and demonstrate proficiency. Talented youth are welcome and held to the same standards as adult performers. **Wesley Bells**  **Thursdays · 6:15–7:30pm** Plays intermediate-level music and performs monthly at the 10:30am service and during seasonal events. **Morning Bells**  **Tuesdays · 9:00–10:25am** Designed for beginning to intermediate adult ringers. No prior experience needed—training is provided. Performs monthly at the 10:30am service. Rehearsals for both bell choirs are held in the Handbell Room on the lower level near The Commons. Elevator access is available. At KUMC we believe that the beauty of God is expressed in the creative arts. 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Build community. Serve with purpose.** At Kirkwood UMC, we offer a variety of ways for adults to connect—whether you're exploring faith for the first time or deepening a lifelong journey. Let us help you find the right group or opportunity. **Wednesdays · 11:00am · Zoom** Join Pastor Katie for a live, midweek prayer time. Share joys and concerns, reflect together, and receive encouragement for the week ahead. **1st, 3rd, and 5th Thursdays · 6:30pm · Zoom** Led by Maureen and Joel Horsley, this interactive class invites you to be MOVED by God through thoughtful conversation and spiritual growth. *To join, email Donna Cartwright for access details.* **Flexible times and locations** LifeGroups are small gatherings that meet regularly to build relationships, grow spiritually, and serve together. **Sundays · 9:00–10:00am · On Campus** Join a welcoming group to explore faith and life through engaging topics. 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LifeBridge developed from a passion to build deeper relationships with members of the community and to find ways to partner with individuals in the long-term work to transform their lives and break cycles of poverty. Through a partnership with LifeWise Stl LifeBridge offered it’s first financial class in October 2021. Later the LifeBridge Market opened on a weekly basis in Spring of 2022. Find out more [**here**](https://www.lifebridgekirkwood.org) Inclusive Ministries initiative—an open-hearted effort to celebrate every person and extend Christ’s love without exception. Through meaningful volunteer opportunities and engaging learning experiences, we invite you to grow with us in community and understanding. We believe in a church where all are affirmed, all are valued, and no one is left out. Guided by our “Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors” theology, we strive to be a place of belonging for everyone. Stay connected and watch for upcoming events on Facebook—we’d love for you to be part of what’s unfolding. Rooted in faith and a commitment to equity, our Racial Justice Ministries seek to foster understanding, promote unity, and actively work toward the elimination of racism—both within our local community and beyond. This dedicated group gathers regularly to engage in thoughtful dialogue, plan meaningful events, and uplift programs that champion justice, inclusion, and the dignity of every person. 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Rehearsals are held each Tuesday from 9-10 am. The Morning Bells play at the 10:30 a.m. worship service approximately once a month. People of all experience levels are welcome! Never rung before? We’ll teach you!  Rehearsals are held each Thursday from 6:15-7:30 p.m. The Wesley Bells play at the 10:30 a.m. worship service once a month. Wesley Bells plays intermediate Rehearsals are held each Thursday from 7:30-9:00 p.m. The Chancel Choir sings each Sunday at the 10:30 a.m. worship service. The choir meets at 10:00 a.m. each Sunday morning to rehearse and prepare for worship. Music reading experience is The ringing and singing choirs rehearse on the lower level of the church. 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Each worship includes Communion and the singing of "Silent Night" in candlelight. Come hear the good news and share in the hope of Christmas Eve at KUMC! **Children’s Choir + Live Nativity on the Plaza | 5 p.m.** **Chancel Choir + Handbells | 11 p.m. (Pre-service Music at 10:30 p.m.)** We gather each Sunday for meaningful worship, prayer, and music led by Pastor Katie Trinter and our talented music team. You’re welcome to join us in person or online—wherever you are, you’re part of the community. ***\*November 29th is a 5th Sunday so we will be having one service at 10:00 am.*** Watch the Online Livestream available on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/kirkwoodmethodist) and [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@KirkwoodUnitedMethodist). Browse past messages anytime on our Sermon Page. The Well is a 30-minute mid-week Advent Worship service on Wednesdays at Noon. Pastor Katie will lead a time for reflection, readings, prayer, and music in the Chapel. During the holidays, it can be easy to feel drained or stressed. Take a break from the frenzy and drink in the Holy as we contemplate Christ's hope, peace, joy, and love at The Well on Wednesdays. You are invited to our Christmas Cantata, presented by KUMC's Chancel Choir and Wesley Handbells on December 21, at both the 9 and 10:30 a.m. services. Enjoy some beautiful holiday music at Kirkwood UMC, as we all prepare our hearts for the celebration of Christmas! The truth is not all of us feel merry and bright during the holidays. It is a gift to be a part of a community where you can be honest. If you are struggling this season and need a safe place to bring your grief, your disappointment, your overwhelm, or whatever else you may be carrying, we hope you will join us for this special worship service. Together we’ll pray honest prayers, hold our hearts tenderly, and be held by God’s love. Together we’ll light candles in the long, dark night. **Children’s Choir + Live Nativity on the Plaza** | 5 p.m. Our Keyboards and Carols concert returns! Join us on Sunday, December 7, for a concert with four grand pianos, a pipe organ, and our KUMC Chancel Choir. Featuring favorites such as Carol of the Bells, O Holy Night, The Little Drummer Boy, Mary Did You Know?, Sleigh Ride, and many more! This concert is free to enjoy. Join us for a holiday performance with the St. Louis Wind Symphony and ReBELLion Handbell Ensemble on Saturday, December 13 Each group will perform a few songs separately, and a few together until the show-stopping finale of "Sleigh Ride". Come and listen to holiday music favorites while enjoying yummy desserts, coffee, and hot chocolate. Seating will be at festively decorated tables. So invite your friends and family to this fun, festive Christmas event.  Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children and can be purchased on Realm [](https://onrealm.org/KirkwoodUnitedM/PublicRegistrations/Event?linkString=Zjg4ODMxY2UtMDM1YS00Yzg3LWE4ODItYjM5YjAwZmFkYTE0)[**here**](https://onrealm.org/KirkwoodUnitedM/PublicRegistrations/Event?linkString=NDFhOGJmZDQtNTdlNS00MWY5LWE0MjUtYjNhMDAxMjFjNTli) or at the door. All proceeds support the Summer Music Mission trip. Breakfast with Santa is coming soon! Join us at KUMC on December 6 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. for pancakes and photos with Santa. Every family can sign up for a three-minute photo session. Feel free to enjoy pancakes before or after your picture. This event is free, but donations are welcome and will support the KUMC Youth Mission Trip. Questions, please email Pastor Kyle at pastorkyle@kirkwoodumc.org. Parents, are you looking for some extra time to get some Christmas shopping done while your children have a great evening? Parents Night Out is here to help! Join KUMC Family Ministry for our Parents Night Out! Drop off your child(ren) from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. for dinner, games, crafts, and a movie! We will serve pizza, fruit, and a snack. We ask for a donation for each child you sign up. All funds will help with children's ministry programming.  Pastor Kyle has some great events planned for Youth over the coming month. See the Enews or contact Pastor Kyle for more information. For over 50 years, LifeWise STL has celebrated the spirit of the holiday season through its Holiday Market. The Market is a way of saying “Keep up the good work!” to their program participants who have been working hard over the past year. Please support the market by donating a new gift from the list of needed items below. If you’re considering contributing, you can refer to their [Holiday Market Wish List](https://www.lifewisestl.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Holiday-Market-Wish-List-updated-8-2025.pdf) or their [Amazon Wish List](https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1RS3JBA9SSD98?filter=&ref_=bnav_topnav_lists_3&sort=default&type=wishlist&_encoding=UTF8)[.](https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1RS3JBA9SSD98?filter=&ref_=bnav_topnav_lists_3&sort=default&type=wishlist&_encoding=UTF8) Shop for a gift using the list link below or the QR code that will take you to the LifeWise Amazon Wish List. Place your new gift in a brown bag, and bring it to Kirkwood United Methodist on/by **Sunday, Nov 30.** [Volunteer opportunities](https://signup.com/go/ensDqQn) [](https://signup.com/go/ensDqQn)associated with this affordable holiday market include set-up (which includes transforming a gym into a retail space, complete with tables and clothing racks); filling the store with gifts (clothes, toys, books, bikes, etc.); and also serving as personal shoppers, cashiers, and someone to help participants out to their vehicles with their purchases. The LifeBridge Market will offer Christmas Dinner Boxes to help families celebrate the season while staying within budget. The box will contain a choice of meat, fresh produce, and holiday favorites. Ways to support this effort: 1\. Donate non-perishable food items. Select an ornament from the bulletin board in the lobby that lists a specific item, or click here to view the wish list. Deliver items to the basket under the bulletin board by Sunday, Dec 14 2\. Help LifeBridge reach its $3000 fundraising goal to cover the cost of the fresh food items. Online donations can be made through the following [link](https://secure.givelively.org/donate/lifebridge-ministries/2025-christmas-meal-boxes). 3\. Volunteer to help with preparing the boxes and distribution by clicking on the link to the [Sign up Genius](https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0E49ACAF28ABF49-60396995-copy) or registering to serve at the Connections Center. Questions? Email Julie Sherwood at mission@kirkwoodumc.org This Advent we are exploring the theme: "What do You Fear? Insisting on Hope this Advent" through beautiful devotionals from Sanctified Art. You can pick up a printed devotional at church beginning the first Sunday of Advent, November 30th. For information on the online booklet, please reach out to the front desk. The booklets include beautiful art, Bible commentary, prayers, poems, and prompts for reflection. You can read it on your own as a personal devotional, or consider utilizing it for discussion with a partner or small group. You are also invited to join Pastor Katie's discussion group as we journey through Advent together. **What do You Fear: Insisting On Hope This Advent - Discussion Group on Mondays Dec. 1- Dec. 22 at 10am** This Advent Pastor Katie will be offering a Monday morning Bible Study and discussion group at 10am. Together, we will explore the themes from the Sermon Series and Sanctified Art Devotional, and dive in deeper together. Are you interested in joining a group over Zoom or in-person at a different time? 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FT. ###### RENTAL RATE: $65.00/HOUR ## KUMC Room Rental Request Form: #### **Kirkwood United Methodist Church** Need a space for a meeting, a small gathering, or a special event? KUMC has rooms and spaces that will meet your needs. View the pictures below with each space's amenities and rental details to find the one that best suits your event.  When you are ready to inquire about a room, please fill out the form at the bottom of the page and someone will get back to you soon.  Beautiful space with mid-century modern stained glass by Emil Frie, a striking wall of painted windows, state of the art audio-visual equipment, large screens and a contemplative vibe. A contemporary space with exterior access, a stage, theatrical lighting, current sound equipment, short and long throw projectors and great energy. A quiet yet current setting with a small stage and an intimate feel.  Great space for a speaker, discussion group or meeting. The bar-height counter and adjoining kitchen makes serving attendees a breeze. Perfect for Board Meetings with high back, comfortable chairs, a projection screen. A room perfect for studies, classes, and other group discussions. Relax and refresh your guests in this inviting space with wide windows and a gas fireplace. KUMC's indoor gym has an industrial carpet floor and basketball goals on either end. 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Where is God when bad things happen? Does God hear our prayers? Is there a heaven? How can we know? Through this series, you are invited to discover that doubts aren’t the enemy of faith, and uncertainty doesn’t mean our belief is lacking. Doubt can be a path to a deeper, richer encounter with God. Use *Wrestling with Doubt, Finding Faith* to bring your entire community of faith together with the courage to ask tough questions. Wrestle with doubt together and find a life-giving faith—belief and trust, not certainty, mystery rather than simple answers. You are invited to Kirkwood United Methodist Church for our Easter Worship Services on Sunday, April 5. This Lent, we will be exploring a sermon series called “Wrestling with Doubt: Finding Faith.” To accompany this series, we will offer small groups that will read and discuss Adam Hamilton’s book. More information and sign-ups coming in February. Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent. It is a day we take stock of our shared fragile humanity. Join Pastor Katie for Ashes-To-Go at Teleo from 7:30 - 10 a.m. Or for either of our Ash Wednesday services at KUMC. Holy Week begins with Palm Sunday worship. Join us for joyful worship as we celebrate Jesus's triumphant entry into Jerusalem, where he was greeted by a crowd cheering and waving palm branches. Watch the Online Livestream available on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/kirkwoodmethodist) and [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@KirkwoodUnitedMethodist). Browse past messages anytime on our Sermon Page. with his friends through experiential table worship. We will gather for worship around tables to share in prayer, communion, and foot washing as we explore the actions of Jesus at the Last Supper and how he prepared his disciples for what was to come. Childcare is available during worship. Be moved through reflective worship in the shadow of the cross. We will have worship in the Sanctuary or live-streaming on KUMC's Facebook page. Childcare will be available during worship. You are invited to join us for a self-guided Lenten Journey to the Cross at Kirkwood Park on Saturday, April 4th, from 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. There will be stations of contemplation, meditation, and prayer as you follow the path around Walker Lake. The path begins at the gazebo and ends with an opportunity to place a carnation on the Cross. **Mission and Service Family Events** Join us on Ash Wednesday before the evening service for Journey Youth Choir's Pancake Supper. Enjoy all -you-can -eat pancakes and sausage links provided by Chris Cakes. The LifeBridge Market will offer Easter Dinner Boxes to help families celebrate the season while staying within budget. The box will contain a choice of meat, fresh produce, and holiday favorites. Ways to support this effort: 1\. Donate non-perishable food items. Choose an egg from the bulletin board in the lobby listing a specific item or [**click here to see the wish list**.](https://files.constantcontact.com/aa97026f001/3e290d16-1066-4dc3-b64b-9125d535ff7e.pdf?rdr=true) Deliver items to the baskets under the bulletin board by Sunday, April 12. 2\. Help LifeBridge reach its goal of raising $3000 to cover the cost of the fresh food items. Online donations can be **made here**.  3\. Volunteer to help with preparing the boxes and with distribution **on Sign up Genius**, or register to serve at the Connections Center. Questions? Email Julie Sherwood at **mission@kirkwoodumc.org** All are invited to come for the fun, which includes inflatables, a petting zoo, games, food trucks, the 360 Degree Photo Booth, candy, four Easter Egg Hunts, and pictures with the Easter Bunny. See you Sunday! 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