Stilwell United Methodist Church

09/07/2026

Did you know The United Methodist Church has been a part of the labor movement throughout history and is committed to fairness and justice in the workplace?

In the early 20th century the church was working to end child labor. And in the '50s, during our country's civil rights movement, we were fighting for fair wages and better working conditions. We were dedicated to fairness and justice in the workplace then, and we still are today.

When John Wesley founded the Methodist movement during the 18th century, there was no "labor movement" the way we'd understand it today. But Wesley preached to and cared for coal miners and other oppressed workers. He also opposed slavery. After Wesley died, his followers continued to work against workplace injustices in rapidly industrializing England, adopting the first Social Creed, in 1908, that dealt exclusively with labor practices.

The Social Creed draws from the Church’s Christian beliefs and Wesleyan practices to express its solidarity with the working class and commitment to fair and just labor practices.

09/06/2026

Thank You for Worshipping with Stilwell United Methodist Church. For further info find us at: www.stilwellumc.org.

09/05/2026

Just a quick reminder: I do not send emails like this asking you to reply with information or complete an “urgent task.” And I certainly don’t send them first thing on a Saturday morning of a holiday weekend.

I encourage everyone to be as generous as possible, but please do so through the church offering plates on Sunday morning or through our normal church giving methods. I will never secretly ask you to buy gift cards, send money, or make purchases on my behalf.

If you receive something that looks like it’s from me but seems unusual, urgent, or secretive, don’t respond. Contact me another way and check first.

- Phil

09/01/2026

Looking for a way to connect, grow, serve, or simply spend time with others this September? There’s something for everyone at Stilwell United Methodist Church. We’d love to have you join us!

Sept. 8 – UMM Breakfast, 7:30 AM at Price Chopper on 151st
Sept. 8, 15, 22 & 29 – Two or More Women’s Bible Study, 6:30 PM; childcare provided
Sept. 8, 15, 22 & 29 – Fall Farmer's Market in the Parking Lot (5:30-7pm)!
Sept. 10 – Second Helping Bible Study, 7:00 PM; bring a dessert to share
Sept. 13 – Congregational Choir resumes, 9:15 AM
Sept. 17 – Rebekah’s Circle, 9:30 AM in the Fellowship Hall
Sept. 18 – Parents’ Night Out, 5:30–8:30 PM; $5/child; bring a towel or bathing suit

Sept. 20 is a BIG Sunday!
• Youth Donuts with First Baptist Church of Stilwell – 8:30 AM
• United Women in Faith leads worship – 10:00 AM
• Anthem Choir Meets at 8:15 AM
• UWF Tea Party at 11:00 AM in the Lower Level with Football & refreshments in the Welcome Center!
• Playground & Welcome Center Dedication – around noon

Sept. 21 – Church Council Meeting
Sept. 27 – Baby Shower after worship

08/31/2026

Our Children’s Message took a little longer this morning because the kids made pancakes from scratch! Most of them had never made pancakes before, so they had to learn by trying.

As we explored Joshua 5, we talked about how new seasons bring not only new possibilities, but new responsibilities. The gift of the land came with the responsibility to cultivate it. Israel could not thrive in Canaan with only wilderness skills; they had to learn new ways to live, work, and provide for one another.

The same is true for us. A maturing community cannot consist mostly of people waiting for someone else to provide what they need. New opportunities require new skills, more people willing to take responsibility, and a community willing to work together.

That’s part of growing up.
It’s also part of growing as a church.

“The day after the Passover, that very day, they ate some of the produce of the land: unleavened bread and roasted grain. The manna stopped the day after they ate this food from the land; there was no longer any manna for the Israelites, but that year they ate the produce of Canaan.” ~ Joshua 5:11-12

08/30/2026

Thank You for Worshipping with Stilwell United Methodist Church. For further info find us at: www.stilwellumc.org.

08/27/2026

YOUTH DONUTS! 🍩🥯

Hey Youth! Join us for Youth Donuts on Sunday, September 20 at 8:30 AM at Stilwell United Methodist Church!

Come grab some donuts, enjoy some fellowship, and start your Sunday with friends! ❤

📅 Sunday, September 20
⏰ 8:30 AM
📍 Stilwell UMC
19335 Metcalf Ave., Stilwell, KS

Bring a friend—we’d love to see you there! 🙌🍩

08/27/2026

Save the Date:
Care Ministry Seminar. November 13-14 Stilwell UMC.
Taught by Rev. Karen Lampe and hosted by the KSNE District

08/26/2026

Mark your calendars and register your kids now! Parent's Night Out is on Friday, Sept. 18th!

Here's the link: https://www.stilwellumc.org/parents-night-out