West Hills United Methodist Church

09/05/2026

"Owe no one anything, except to love one another, for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law." - Romans 13:8

Scripture often reminds us that love should be at the center of our actions. We are to be a people rooted in love.

And so we pray that, at the core of our being, we are grounded in God's love.

Breathe in || Your love
Breathe out || Is all

09/04/2026

"Again, truly I tell you, if two of you agree on earth about anything you ask, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven. For where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there among them." 📖 Matthew 18:19-20

Jesus noted that heaven is enacted in the midst of community. When we connect with one another for mutual support, care, and accountability, we encounter a bit of God's desired connect for all people. We uplift one another.

Who do you find it agreeable to gather with in Jesus' name? Who is an important part of your faith community?

09/03/2026

Several Lay Servant Ministries courses have registration deadlines in the coming weeks. If you've been considering one of these, now is the time to register for:

Living Our UM Beliefs, Jerry Eyster, Instructor, meets Wednesdays from September 16 through October 7. www.nyac.com/living-our-um-beliefs

Leading Public Prayer, Elaine Short, Instructor, meets Thursdays from September 17 through October 15. www.nyac.com/leading-public-prayer

The Millennial Narrative, Jeremy Mills, Instructor, meets Fridays from September 18 through October 16. www.nyac.com/the-millennial-narrative-sharing-a-good-life-with-the-next-generation

Soul Reset, Carol Merante, Instructor, meets select Mondays from September 21 through October 26.
www.nyac.com/soul-reset-relearning-the-rhythms-of-grace-through-daily-life-with-god

Sacraments: Means of Grace, Rev. Bette Sohm, Instructor, meets select Tuesdays from September 22 through October 27.
www.nyac.com/sacraments-means-of-grace

Spiritual Gifts, Rev. Laura Galbraith and Lauriston Avery, Instructors, meets Wednesdays from September 23 through October 21. www.nyac.com/spiritual-gifts

FULL DETAILS ON ALL LAY SERVANT MINISTRIES COURSES is available at: www.nyac.com/upcoming-training-courses

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09/02/2026

08/31/2026

How are you giving thanks today?

"Now Thank We All Our God", number 102 in The United Methodist Hymnal, invites us to consider what we have received from God, and how we might proclaim our gratitude. Surprisingly, the words for the hymn were written amidst struggle and want, as Martin Rinckart and his family were refugees during the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648).

🎶"Now thank we all our God,
with heart and hands and voices,
who wondrous things has done,
in whom this world rejoices;
who from our mothers’ arms
has blessed us on our way
with countless gifts of love,
and still is ours today." 🎹

08/30/2026

08/29/2026

08/27/2026

Join us in prayer for those impacted by devastating flash flooding along the border of Nepal and Tibet today. We pray especially for the families and loved ones of those who have died or remain missing, and for those who have lost their homes and livelihoods.

As first responders assist survivors and search for the missing, UMCOR stands ready to support the response efforts of United Mission Nepal and other partners in the region.

To support our responses to this and other international disasters, give here: bit.ly/umcoridr