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West Heights United Methodist Church
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We would love for you to join us at West Heights United Methodist Church this Christmas Eve at 5pm & 7pm as we gather by candlelight, share meaningful music, and tell the story of Christ’s birth, a story that changed the world by beginning quietly, humbly, and full of promise.
December 16, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Our New Journeys Sunday School class is once again organizing their annual backpack distribution to support the unhoused in Wichita this winter! If you are interested in helping fill the backpacks, please join us in the Fellowship Hall on Monday, December 15 at 10:00am!
December 10, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Join us in the chapel tomorrow, December 10, at 7:00 for our Blue Christmas Service. This is a service to acknowledge the loss that many of us feel during the holiday season.
December 9, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Do you believe that faith should be fun, inclusive, and grounded in love and justice? We are looking for a creative, caring, energetic Youth Director. For more information or to apply, go to our website at www.westheightsumc.org/employment-opportunities-youth-director
December 3, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Come celebrate the joy of Christmas with the exhilarating music of Stan Kenton Christmas Brass. Sunday, December 14 at 10:30am, West Heights UMC presents it's 50th annual Christmas concert featuring soaring trumpets and roaring brass, sounding out traditional carols.
December 1, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Our next 5th Sunday Noisy Can Offering will be this Sunday, November 30! Gather up your loose change and bring it for this special offering. "Quiet money" (bills) are always accepted in the noisy cans! All donations will go to United Methodist Open Door.
November 25, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Fall is here, the temp is cooling down, but that won't stop us from getting our workout in! Join us in the Family Life Center ("D" door) on Wednesday mornings from 9-10 for our indoor walking group! Whether you come to break a sweat or chat while walking, we have a place for you!
November 24, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Our next 5th Sunday Noisy Can Offering will be Sunday, November 30! Gather up your loose change and drop it in the can during worship. Let's make some noise for this special offering! All donations will go to United Methodist Open Door. umopendoor.org
November 18, 2025 at 5:15 PM
This Saturday, November 15, at 9:00 am we will be hanging up Christmas lights on the outside of the church building! We are looking for people who are able to be up on ladders as well as people who can help from the ground.

And of course we will have coffee and donuts. :)
November 12, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Happy Veteran's Day!
November 11, 2025 at 6:51 PM
This Saturday is the day! Our 50th Annual Arts & Crafts Fair is this Saturday, November 8 from 9:00am-3:00pm!

Get a jump start on your holiday shopping. We will have unique vendors where you can shop locally and support small businesses! We'll see you there! 745 N Westlink Ave.
November 3, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Reminder! Daylight Saving Time ends this Sunday morning at 2:00am! Don't forget to "Fall Back" 1 hour! Enjoy your extra hour of sleep, then join us at 10:00am for worship! We'll see you then!
October 31, 2025 at 2:12 PM
We are hosting our 3rd Annual Fall Festival TOMORROW, Wednesday, October 29 from 6:00 to 7:30 PM. Whether you’ve been part of our church family forever or this is your first visit, come as you are. Costumes are encouraged, smiles are guaranteed, and there’s a place for everyone.
October 28, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Join us this Sunday, November 2 for worship as we remember the saints who have gone before us this past year. From the early days of Christianity, there is a sense that the Church consists of not only all living believers, but also all who have gone before us.
October 27, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Everyone is invited to get to church a little early this Sunday for some temporary tattoos! While you are enjoying our coffee and donuts, Deb will be set up to help you pick out the best tattoo for you! This event is inspired by the wonderful ladies of Ruth Circle. We hope to see you there!!
October 25, 2025 at 7:31 PM
You are invited to support West Heights and the Northwest High School Choirs! We are teaming up for an evening of delicious food and wonderful music!
Tickets are on sale on Sunday mornings in the entryway and in the main office during office hours.

Harvest Harmony - Sunday, November 2
October 21, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Do you have a child who is 3rd grade or older and interested in being an acolyte during worship! We are having an acolyte training this Sunday, October 26 after worship in the sanctuary! Please join us!
October 21, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Our church family enjoyed puppy pets, sunshine, "gentle" breezes and worship outside this past Sunday! Thank you to everyone who joined us and brought their pets to be blessed!
October 16, 2025 at 8:24 PM
West Heights was represented at the Wichita Pride Unity March this past Saturday! Thank you to everyone who joined us!
October 15, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Our dragon and knight need a castle for a fun trick-or-treat stop at our Fall Festival on October 29! If you are able to donate boxes of mac and cheese, please drop them off in the donation station outside of the sanctuary or in the office. All donations will be taken to Open Door.
October 15, 2025 at 6:47 PM
The internet says that today is National Dessert Day! What a fantastic thing to celebrate!

What is your favorite dessert?
October 14, 2025 at 3:27 PM
October is Pastor Appreciation Month! A special time set aside each year to honor pastors and thank them for their hard work, sacrificial dedication and servant leadership.

Thank you so much to our very own pastor, Rev. Jacob Cloud, for leading our church family! You are so very much appreciated!
October 14, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Sunday, November 2, we will celebrate All Saints Day, remembering our loved ones who have gone before us. If you have lost a family member or friend since November 2024 and would like to have a candle lit in remembrance of them, please contact Leslie at communications@westheightsumc.org.
October 13, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Don't forget! Children's Ministry is collecting boxes of Mac & Cheese until October 26! They will be using the boxes to build a trick-or-treating stop during our Fall Festival! Then all boxes will be donated to Open Door. Help our ministry then help our neighbors!
October 8, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Grab your lawn chairs and your beloved pets and join us this Sunday! Individual pet blessings begin at 9:30 am with Pastor Jacob and Chaplain Dawn. Worship begins at 10 am! Go to bit.ly/WH-OutdoorWorship to volunteer. If you have a tent we can borrow, please contact the office!
October 6, 2025 at 2:44 PM