Kechi United Methodist Church

06/11/2026

A Friendly but Important Reminder
Recently, we have experienced an increase in people dumping trash and unwanted items in and around the church dumpster. While our dumpster is provided for church use, it is not intended for public dumping.

Illegal dumping creates additional expenses for our church and takes valuable time away from our volunteers who work hard to care for our property and serve our community.

Please do not leave trash, furniture, household items, or other unwanted materials on church grounds or in our dumpster.

For everyone's awareness, our property is monitored by multiple security cameras 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The video is good enough to identify you if you dump and they store for a while. If this keeps happening we will turn over the footage to the police department.

We appreciate the many people who respect and care for our church grounds. Thank you for helping us keep our property clean, safe, and welcoming for all.

06/04/2026

Starting this Sunday, June 7th, our Worship Service time is changing to 9:30 am!

We hope you will join us! Everyone is welcome!

05/27/2026

It is with great sadness, but also deep gratitude, that we announce this Sunday will be Reverend Michelle Gowin’s last Sunday with us here at Kechi United Methodist Church.

For the past 8 years, Pastor Michelle has faithfully served our church and community with compassion, dedication, and love. She has been an amazing pastor, helping connect our church more deeply with the community and sharing our mission that everyone is welcome, loved, and accepted.

We will miss her more than words can say, but we are so thankful for the time, care, leadership, and heart she has given to Kechi UMC. As she begins this next chapter, we look forward to all the wonderful things God has ahead for her.

A reception lunch will be held after worship at 11:00 a.m. this Sunday to celebrate Pastor Michelle, thank her for her ministry, and wish her well. All are welcome to attend.

05/04/2026

To learn how to donate in kind lunches, food, or donation, please visit:

https://umopendoor.org/how-you-can-help/

The Homeless Resource Center impacts approximately 154 homeless individuals a day. Churches and local organizations bring lunch daily to to the HRC. We want to say thank you to Kechi United Methodist Church for providing lunch twice a month to those in need in our community at the HRC.

To learn how to donate in kind lunches, food, or donation, please visit: https://umopendoor.org/how-you-can-help/.

02/26/2026

‼️Urgent Need ‼️

We currently need new bras in sizes A, B, and C, or Small, Medium, Large, for clients receiving services.

🔗: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0DNMS51GL/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_plhdr=t&aaxitk=7422ef1870381d10d960214e6876265e&hsa_cr_id=0&qid=1772037746&sr=1-3-f02f01d6-adaf-4bef-9a7c-29308eff9043&ref_=sbx__sbtcd2_asin_2_title&pd_rd_w=d29HQ&content-id=amzn1.sym.e2c9099f-6964-4dbf-9ce9-8bc2c1a8ec1a%3Aamzn1.sym.e2c9099f-6964-4dbf-9ce9-8bc2c1a8ec1a&pf_rd_p=e2c9099f-6964-4dbf-9ce9-8bc2c1a8ec1a&pf_rd_r=P4GR5QZ6ZD6P711BFF71&pd_rd_wg=K2Z56&pd_rd_r=3f9b009d-cafb-4f96-a3e9-dfb786d9ee7a&th=1&psc=1

🔗 https://www.amazon.com/Iheyi-Pieces-Plain-Light-Padded/dp/B084F778DK/ref=sr_1_5?crid=1AHCW0V4O5U3G&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.IOoGSKHZW1zXM8Vaye4iPV1SCgHBugBcU58UNroZIaUwUC7ywKPrPZzkLJWMlhPZen6Ba75VS5NjXh0Wf-Dy4WB_epD-Ega1OvlEyM3K70HTRc-1kzclH-ehIqiWhigxnPHy_w9DRIdmQpUP5Qi3rxmJZgc2L_3-ijoc3aohCTEwuqQdUOTDVCzdn2OvVbsMt4qYBNUraXGXCWh6Z-RJzrNfHKmIwKBT7mLd4h5WeaY.saZK8X1D33YoY-MDD2v3v1UlRM66_O2OY1njDDkovvM&dib_tag=se&keywords=bras+for+a+c+or&qid=1772042271&sprefix=bras+for+a+c+or+%2Caps%2C375&sr=8-5

If you’re able to help, items can be dropped off at our office or shipped directly to us through the Amazon options linked above to 126 S Ida Wichita, KS 67211.

Thank you for stepping in when needs arise — your support truly makes a difference. 💛

02/11/2026

United Methodist Open Door is committed to meeting basic needs, supporting positive life change, restoring hope, and upholding the dignity of every individual we serve. As the number of people experiencing hardship continues to rise, the demand for our services grows as well.

To help shed light on what our vulnerable neighbors are experiencing, we’re sharing some recent statistics on homelessness in Sedgwick County. These numbers represent real people—individuals and families who are struggling to find safety, stability, and support.
By understanding the challenges they face, we can all move closer to building a stronger, more compassionate community together.
If you're interested in reading the report referenced, you can find it here: https://www.unitedforalice.org/introducing-ALICE/Kansas

01/22/2026

01/07/2026

We are so thankful to see our Free Community Dinners highlighted in a recent article! 💛

These dinners are about more than just a warm meal — they’re about community, connection, and making sure everyone knows they are welcome.

Thank you to everyone who helps make these dinners possible and to all who join us. If you haven’t come yet, we would love to see you at our next one! Every Tuesday from 5:30 pm- 7:30 pm.

http://www.arkvalleynews.com/web/isite.dll?1767213989956

11/25/2025

Lots of awesome things coming up at the Kechi United Methodist Church!

*Tuesday Community Dinner. We are serving Ham dinner, side and dessert! Next week will be Chili and hot dogs! Everyone is welcome to come share a warm meal! We are not asking for anything, but for you to come with an empty stomach!

*Don't have the time for holiday baking, or maybe you want the baked goods without the mess? We have just the thing for you! Our Cookie Caper December 6, from 12-6 pm! Our Women's group sells cookies by the dozen and you can mix and match different kinds! Funds go to the Women's missions. Yes this will run through the Community Christmas Party, so come out for both!

*Community Christmas Party, December 6, from 4-5:45 pm! We will be serving multiple kinds of soups for dinner, have a hot cocoa bar, crafts, games, photobooth and cookie decorating! Everyone is welcome to attend this free event!!

11/23/2025

There's joy in connection. Let's dive into something reflective and meaningful together this Advent season!

Advent is the season leading up to Christmas. It is 25 days of preparation. This year, we're inviting you to prepare by looking for the visual reminders of God's presence... daily.

We offer a practice for the Advent season that we hope is more meaningful and rewarding than it is hard: Our Advent Photo-a-Day Challenge. Each day during the season of Advent, we'll post a word for reflection on both The United Methodist Church's page as well as The UMC Instagram account. Take a moment (or several moments) of pause and reflection, then share a response to that word through a picture posted on social media. Post your picture on social media with --or tag us directly on Facebook with .

Don't worry if you miss a day or two--there's no failing this challenge. (And we know you don't need the extra pressure!) We just hope to provide a gift of added meaning to this special season.

Find out more here: https://www.umc.org/en/content/advent-photo-a-day-2025

Join us in prayer today for Liza Perry (Ottawa Union Chapel), Dean Lashley (Overbrook-Lyndon-Vassar), Bascom Ratliff (Parker-Beagle-Fontana) and Claude-Mary Shue (Parsons Faith).