Kirkwood UMC

Kirkwood UMC Love like Jesus. Connect with community. Find your purpose. God loves you no matter what, and Jesus taught his followers to love your neighbor no matter who.

That means KUMC welcomes, affirms, and invites you to worship, serve, and lead regardless of your race, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, age, physical and mental ability, economic station, or political ideology. Jesus's love has no asterisks. At KUMC, you are invited to experience and practice God's radically inclusive, transforming love for you and for

all. KUMC is located in the heart of Kirkwood, in St. Louis, Missouri. Kirkwood UMC also offers:
-Adult LifeGroups: Small groups who share similar interests and meet together to help each other along the journey of life
- Kirkwood United Methodist Church Preschool: Find out more at
- Kirkwood UMC Youth Group: Find out more
- Kingdom Alive Groups: Active Mission Groups working in the church and community at large on various community needs and social justice issues including food insecurity, tutoring/mentoring school children, helping the homeless, etc. Worship times are:
- Contemporary Worship Sundays in the Commons at 9:00 am
- Traditional Worship Sundays at 10:30 am in the Sanctuary

Both services stream live on Facebook on Sunday mornings and are available on our Vimeo Page (https://vimeo.com/kirkwoodumc/videos) to watch anytime. Separate Kids Worship for children 3 - 8 years old, and child care for infants and toddlers is offered during worship hours.

Can prayer truly make a difference in our world, in our city, and in our own hearts? Join us at KUMC for Prayers of Resi...
09/05/2026

Can prayer truly make a difference in our world, in our city, and in our own hearts? Join us at KUMC for Prayers of Resistance, a monthly gathering where we explore prayer as a powerful tool to interrupt habits of hate, neglect, and division.

Each month, we will focus on a specific theme—digging into its impact on our lives and community, and challenging ourselves to turn our prayers into active justice. Together, we’ll hold space for song, silence, and prayer as a source of hope, renewal, and healing. We come together to PRAY: Pause, Resist, Accept, and Yearn.

September’s theme is Love Your Enemies
Luke 6:27-28. Join us on September 13 at 7:00 in the Chapel.

Just a reminder that Kirkwood UMC will be closed on Monday, September 7 in observance of Labor Day. We hope you have a b...
09/05/2026

Just a reminder that Kirkwood UMC will be closed on Monday, September 7 in observance of Labor Day. We hope you have a beautiful weekend!

Hands on Kirkwood is a one-day MissionALL blitz designed to connect volunteers with meaningful service projects across t...
09/05/2026

Hands on Kirkwood is a one-day MissionALL blitz designed to connect volunteers with meaningful service projects across the Kirkwood community. It is a powerful day of neighbors helping neighbors, and there are several ways you can participate and make a difference.

You can sign up for a variety of volunteer projects directly at https://www.handsonkirkwood.org/get-involved. Additionally, we are collecting new or gently used toys in the Hands on Kirkwood collection box near the Connection Center, which will stock the Clothing and Toy Shop on October 3.

Join us at KUMC on Monday, September 28, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM for a family fellowship night. Bring a packed dinner, connect with others, and help us walk the neighborhood streets to distribute food collection bags ahead of the main event.

Five years ago, LifeBridge began with a core belief: lasting change happens when we walk alongside our neighbors for the...
09/04/2026

Five years ago, LifeBridge began with a core belief: lasting change happens when we walk alongside our neighbors for the long term.

Since offering its first financial education class in October 2021 and opening the LifeBridge Market the following spring, the organization has continued to grow while staying true to its purpose: partnering with individuals to transform their lives and break cycles of poverty.

To mark this milestone, supporters are invited to celebrate and get involved in two ways:

1. Join the Birthday Celebration and Packing Event Celebrate after service on Sunday, September 20 (10:00–10:30 AM and 11:30 AM–12:00 PM). Enjoy cake in the Lounge, then head to the hallway to assemble birthday kits for LifeBridge Market shoppers. Honoring LifeBridge's fifth birthday helps ensure every program participant can celebrate theirs, too.

2. Double Your Impact With a Matching Gift Consider making a special fifth-birthday gift of $55, $155, or $555 to help keep this momentum going. Thanks to a generous anonymous donor, every contribution will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $5,000, doubling the impact of each gift.

Thank you to everyone who has played a role in this story and continues to help build what comes next. Learn more and donate online today: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/lifebridge-ministries/lifebridge-is-turning-5

Join us this Sunday as Pastor Kyle preaches about finding rest in these busy and chaotic lives we lead.
09/04/2026

Join us this Sunday as Pastor Kyle preaches about finding rest in these busy and chaotic lives we lead.

KUMC Choir's are starting NEXT WEEK! If you have a K-12 student looking to make music, have fun, and make some noise, ...
09/03/2026

KUMC Choir's are starting NEXT WEEK! If you have a K-12 student looking to make music, have fun, and make some noise, check out our music groups for kids and youth! Together, we use our voices and instruments to express all that God inspires in us.

Kids Choir (Grades K–5): Starts Wednesday, September 9 | 4:30 – 5:30 PM
Journey Youth Choir (Grades 6–12): Starts Sunday, September 13 | 5:00 – 6:00 PM

Play Cafe is back! Starting Sept 9, join us weekly from 3:00–4:30 PM for Open Gym and Free Play. Enjoy full use of the K...
09/03/2026

Play Cafe is back! Starting Sept 9, join us weekly from 3:00–4:30 PM for Open Gym and Free Play. Enjoy full use of the KUMC gym and outdoor playgrounds, or drop by Room 201 for a quieter break with coloring, light snacks, and refreshments. Free and open to everyone!

We have two financial worshops coming in the next week! Contact the Front Office for more information. Putting Your Hous...
09/03/2026

We have two financial worshops coming in the next week! Contact the Front Office for more information.

Putting Your House in Order 
Saturday September 12 | 10 - 11:30 am 

End-of-life planning can feel overwhelming, but lack of planning causes untold heartache for too many in their families. Planning with the right tools can bring clarity and peace of mind.
Rev. Laura Murphy from the United Methodist Foundation will be at KUMC on Saturday, September 12 at 10 am in the church lounge. This is open to everyone, not just KUMC members. This free 90-minute presentation includes a binder with helpful information.

Wills, Trusts, and & Powers of Attorney
Wednesday September 16 | 6 - 7:30 am 

Join LifeBridge for an informative evening focused on the basics of estate planning. Learn the purpose of wills, trusts, and powers of attorney and discover how they can help protect your wishes, your loved ones, and your financial future. You will have the opportunity to hear from Deb Smiley, a lawyer from Verity Law Firm, and ask questions in a welcoming, educational setting. This event is open to all.  Register here: https://zg5ubjl.s.gy/my-link

Join Shepherd's Centerfor our annual Grab & Go BBQ on Friday, September 18, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Pick up a delicious B...
09/02/2026

Join Shepherd's Centerfor our annual Grab & Go BBQ on Friday, September 18, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Pick up a delicious BBQ meal with all the sides right from our parking lot at Grace Episcopal Church (514 E. Argonne in Kirkwood). Tickets are $20 and available now at www.shepherdscenter-wk.org.
All proceeds directly supporting Shepherd’s Center’s vital services for local older adults—including medical transportation, home repairs, and educational programs.

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201 W Adams
Kirkwood, MO
63122

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 3pm
Tuesday 9am - 3pm
Wednesday 9am - 3pm
Thursday 9am - 3pm
Sunday 8:45am - 12pm

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