Woodmar United Methodist Church

05/02/2026

Woodmar is now Hope United Methodist Church.
Please go to Hope's page to post. This page is no longer monitored and exists only for historical purposes.
Thank you.

11/01/2025

Woodmar has merged with First United Methodist Church to become Hope United Methodist Church.

08/30/2025

One week until classes start - don’t wait until after Labor Day to make your decision…you need to order a text and your instructor wants to plan for you now 🙌

08/27/2025

It happens!

08/26/2025

Join us tonight at 6pm for our wonderful Messy Church

Join us tonight at 6:00 PM for Messy Church at Woodmar UMC! All ages are welcome—come for crafts, activities, food, and fun as we grow together in faith and community. We’d love to see you there!

08/25/2025

Join us and be blessed on September 6 at 3pm at Crown Point First United Methodist Church.

08/21/2025

Hope United Methodist Church now has a page! 🎉 We invite you to follow us here: facebook.com/INHopeUMC
to stay connected with updates, announcements, and celebrations as we begin this new journey together.
We’ll continue adding updates throughout the day, week, and months ahead—so make sure to stay in touch as Hope grows here in Hammond. 💙

Hope UMC brings people together in faith to share God’s love and serve the Hammond community.
✨ Worship Sundays at 10:15 AM — join us in person or online.

08/21/2025

Big news—our merger has been approved, and we can now move forward as Hope United Methodist Church!
🌟 Important upcoming dates:
Aug 24 – Final service at Woodmar UMC with guest preacher Rev. Paul Arnold + brunch.
Aug 31 – Final service at First UMC with guest preacher Rev. David Schrader + potluck.
Sept 7 – First worship as Hope UMC (“soft open”) + cake reception.
Oct 26 – Official inaugural service of Hope UMC with Rev. Dr. Marti Lundy & Rev. Paul Arnold + celebratory dinner.
This is a season of both grief and joy, but most of all, a new beginning filled with hope. Please keep this transition in prayer as we step into this next chapter together.

Big news—our merger has been approved, and we can now move forward as Hope United Methodist Church!

🌟 Important upcoming dates:

Aug 24 – Final service at Woodmar UMC with guest preacher Rev. Paul Arnold + brunch.

Aug 31 – Final service at First UMC with guest preacher Rev. David Schrader + potluck.

Sept 7 – First worship as Hope UMC (“soft open”) + cake reception.

Oct 26 – Official inaugural service of Hope UMC with Rev. Dr. Marti Lundy & Rev. Paul Arnold + celebratory dinner.

This is a season of both grief and joy, but most of all, a new beginning filled with hope. Please keep this transition in prayer as we step into this next chapter together.

07/21/2025

📣 Calling All Former Pastors, Leaders, and Friends of Woodmar United Methodist Church 📣

On June 29, 2025, First United Methodist Church and Woodmar United Methodist Church each voted to merge and form a new church together. As we prepare for this hopeful future, we also take time to honor and celebrate the past.

We invite you to join us for a special worship service and brunch as we celebrate the life and ministry of Woodmar UMC—a place that has shaped so many lives and launched countless ministries.

🗓 Sunday, August 24, 2025
📍 Woodmar United Methodist Church
🕙 Worship 10:15 AM followed by a brunch

Whether you served as a pastor, led in worship, volunteered behind the scenes, or simply called WUMC your spiritual home—we would love to have you with us.

Let’s gather to give thanks for what God has done through this church—and to bless the journey ahead. 💒❤️

06/12/2025

You asked for it - and you got it! The Hebron Lay Servant Academy is offering Living Our United Methodist Beliefs (also known as the "Heritage" class) via ZOOM this fall with Pastor Mary van Wijk instructing. Thinking about becoming a certified lay speaker? This class is a requirement, so why not sign up today?

Oh, you're ready? Great! Sign up here: https://inumc.swoogo.com/NDLsaFall25