It is time for our yearly safety training and end-of-year celebration! Join us as we prepare how to provide safe, radical hospitality best and celebrate all we have done this year! There are two chances with the same information, so you don't miss a thing. We will be in the Lecture Hall for this event. If you have questions, reach out to Emily Scott.

Have you seen someone shine radical hospitality in an above-and-beyond way? At our Guest Services party this year, we are going to be awarding some top-notch Guest Services members. Please nominate for the following categories. You can fill out the form multiple times to nominate multiple people. If you have any questions, please reach out to Emily Scott. All nominations need to be in by November 14th. Submit your nominations HERE.

When you experience the loss of a loved one, the holidays become a source of added stress. The holiday no longer feels the same without that special person in your life. It's a time to be especially kind to yourself and to allow changes in the holiday celebration to meet your needs. Perhaps that's no celebration, or perhaps celebrating your loved one’s favorite parts of the holiday, is most important, but whatever it is, it is your choice.

Join in the discussion to witness our grief and to reshape our thinking about what holidays can be and how to protect your heart and yet walk through this season with God's love and the love of those around you.

Sign up HERE.

It is time for our yearly safety training and end-of-year celebration! Join us as we prepare how to provide safe, radical hospitality best and celebrate all we have done this year! There are two chances with the same information, so you don't miss a thing. We will be in the Lecture Hall for this event. If you have questions, reach out to Emily Scott.

Have you seen someone shine radical hospitality in an above-and-beyond way? At our Guest Services party this year, we are going to be awarding some top-notch Guest Services members. Please nominate for the following categories. You can fill out the form multiple times to nominate multiple people. If you have any questions, please reach out to Emily Scott. All nominations need to be in by November 14th. Submit your nominations HERE.

Join us on November 14 at Johnny's Tavern in Lee's Summit for a Girls' Night Out!  We will be there from 6-9 PM...so join us when you can!

1660 SE Blue Pkwy, Lee's Summit, MO 64063

RSVP HERE.

This class is for those who are interested in being baptized (or having their children baptized) or who simply want to know more about what we believe baptism represents in our lives. 

Room 303

Sign up HERE.

Growth Track is for anyone who wants to learn more about the mission of Woods Chapel.

In-person classes will be held in Room 306 at 9:00 AM on the 2nd-4th Sundays during November.

Class 1 (Learn) and Class 2 (Discover) can still be taken online anytime. Class 3 (Identify) is the only class that will have to be completed in-person during one of the months above.

RSVP for Growth Track HERE.

Learn more about Growth Track and access the online classes HERE.

Guaranteed Halloween FUN on Wednesday, November 6th! Prizes awarded to winning teams and best costumes. Meet at the SMB at 6:45 PM SHARP to get instructions and be put into teams. Pick-up is at the secret finish line at 9 PM. 

Sign up HERE.

We will be volunteering at the Harvesters Kansas City location on Saturday, November 2nd. We have a limited number of spots so reserve your spot ASAP. Meet at the SMB at 8:30 AM.

Bring some money for lunch, and we will eat somewhere on our way back to the church. We will return to the SMB at 1:00 PM!

Sign up HERE.

Join us on Mondays, October 7th through November 25th, from 6:30-8:30 PM for this 8-week class for adults, providing information and support for persons in the beginning stages of recovery from a divorce/break-up. The focus is on moving from the past to the future.

Located in Room 311.

Sign up HERE.

Has debt robbed your freedom and stolen your joy? Battle back! Dave Ramsey and his team of financial experts will teach you how to beat debt and build wealth with the most powerful tool there is . . . your income.

This FPU session runs every Sunday, from September 8th through November 3rd.

Sign up HERE.

This class is for those who are interested in being baptized (or having their children baptized) or who simply want to know more about what we believe baptism represents in our lives. 

Room 303

Sign up HERE.

We would like to invite everyone from Woods Chapel to come see what all the excitement around CLEARR Nights is all about! It is one of the newer and more unique ministries available to Woods Chapel and the greater Kansas City community.

This is a night where you can experience this life-changing ministry.

Enjoy some pizza, music, and our speaker for the evening, Resurrection Recovery Pastor, Tom Langhofer.

This is a ministry that lives out our vision of including, accepting, and loving absolutely everyone!

RSVP HERE. (This just helps us know how much pizza we will need and if you need childcare.)

You can also serve at CLEARR Nights by signing up HERE.

Have you and your parents talked about the Hard Stuff? What is your plan or theirs for an incapacitating illness or a devastating accident? Or worse…death?
Give the people who love you the most the gift of not having to make those decisions for you.

Join us in August for our 3-session series on The Hard Stuff.

Bee Organized:

Presented by Alex Livers from Bee Organized.

August 26 at 6:30 PM via ZOOM

BEE ORGANIZED

Specializes in helping you Simplify Your Hive. Your Hive is anything from your home, your move, your to-do list, your car, your office, your mind… you get the idea. Alex will be helping us understand our different types of attachment to our things and helping us to let go of those things that our kids don't want but that we just do not know how to part with.

Registration is required.

The cost is $10 per binder. Binders will include all the class information and forms and are an easy reference and place to keep your important documents.

Sign up HERE.

Have you and your parents talked about the Hard Stuff? What is your plan or theirs for an incapacitating illness or a devastating accident? Or worse…death?
Give the people who love you the most the gift of not having to make those decisions for you.

Join us in August for our 3-session series on The Hard Stuff.

Bee Organized:

Presented by Alex Livers from Bee Organized.

August 26 at 1:00 PM in the Lecture Hall

BEE ORGANIZED

Specializes in helping you Simplify Your Hive. Your Hive is anything from your home, your move, your to-do list, your car, your office, your mind… you get the idea. Alex will be helping us understand our different types of attachment to our things and helping us to let go of those things that our kids don't want but that we just do not know how to part with.

Registration is required.

The cost is $10 per binder. Binders will include all the class information and forms and are an easy reference and place to keep your important documents.

Sign up HERE.

Check out our Small Group Launch after each service on August 25th to find the perfect group for you! Small Group leaders from several groups will be in the Coffee Bar to answer any questions you have and to tell you more about their group.

We believe people grow best in community. Community, though, doesn’t happen just on Sunday mornings. It happens in homes, coffee shops, and restaurants! Small Groups focus on sharing, accountability, caring, discussion, praying, and doing life together.

Let the good times roll at the Women’s Ministry Bunco Night! This requires minimal skill, but lots of fun is guaranteed! Join us on August 22nd @ 6:30 PM in the Coffee Bar area. Snacks and drinks are provided.

Sign up HERE.

Have you and your parents talked about the Hard Stuff? What is your plan or theirs for an incapacitating illness or a devastating accident? Or worse…death?
Give the people who love you the most the gift of not having to make those decisions for you.

Join us in August for our 3-session series on The Hard Stuff.

The Conversation:

Presented by Carol Quiring, RN and CGE (Certified Grief Educator), Certified in Grief Movement, Operations Consultant for Woods Chapel Church, and Retired CEO of Saint Luke’s Home Care & Hospice

August 19 at 6:30 PM via ZOOM

THE CONVERSATION

Do you know the wishes of every member of your family?

Do any of you want to be kept alive with extreme measures?

Do you want a feeding tube that will prolong their/your life even if they/you are in a coma you are unlikely to recover from? 

Cremation or burial?

Ventilator or not?

Do you want your family to always wonder if they made the decision that you would have wanted? 

Understanding what happens when a loved one is diagnosed with a serious life-altering or terminal illness causes stress and pressure on families at a time when every moment is precious.  But once you've outlined how you want to be cared for and just how much medical intervention is enough, it will relieve you and your loved ones of difficult decision-making when there really isn't curative treatment. Have that conversation before you can't. Give your family this gift.

You are NEVER too young or old to provide these answers to the people who love you the most and who will be forced to make these decisions if you don't.

This program will also explore in some detail funeral planning and options that are available to families today.

Registration is required.

The cost is $10 per binder. Binders will include all the class information and forms and are an easy reference and place to keep your important documents.

Sign up HERE.

Have you and your parents talked about the Hard Stuff? What is your plan or theirs for an incapacitating illness or a devastating accident? Or worse…death?
Give the people who love you the most the gift of not having to make those decisions for you.

Join us in August for our 3-session series on The Hard Stuff.

The Conversation:

Presented by Carol Quiring, RN and CGE (Certified Grief Educator), Certified in Grief Movement, Operations Consultant for Woods Chapel Church, and Retired CEO of Saint Luke’s Home Care & Hospice

August 19 at 1:00 PM in the SMB (Student Ministry Building)

THE CONVERSATION

Do you know the wishes of every member of your family?

Do any of you want to be kept alive with extreme measures?

Do you want a feeding tube that will prolong their/your life even if they/you are in a coma you are unlikely to recover from? 

Cremation or burial?

Ventilator or not?

Do you want your family to always wonder if they made the decision that you would have wanted? 

Understanding what happens when a loved one is diagnosed with a serious life-altering or terminal illness causes stress and pressure on families at a time when every moment is precious.  But once you've outlined how you want to be cared for and just how much medical intervention is enough, it will relieve you and your loved ones of difficult decision-making when there really isn't curative treatment. Have that conversation before you can't. Give your family this gift.

You are NEVER too young or old to provide these answers to the people who love you the most and who will be forced to make these decisions if you don't.

This program will also explore in some detail funeral planning and options that are available to families today.

Registration is required.

The cost is $10 per binder. Binders will include all the class information and forms and are an easy reference and place to keep your important documents.

Sign up HERE.

All 6th-12th grade students are invited to Color War on August 18th, from 5-7 PM in the WCC Parking Lot! We will throw color powder at each other, play games, and dance! Wear something white that can be ruined!

There will also be Kona Ice and a food truck.

Sign up HERE.

Join us on Sunday, August 18th, at the 10:30 AM service for a special blessing for the kids going back to school.

Kindergarteners are asked to bring their backpacks for the blessing so they can attach a special backpack tag to them, which they will receive after the blessing.

Come and meet with the members of the Nicaragua mission trip team as they return from their recent trip. This will be an informal gathering in the lobby area across from the office. It is your opportunity to hear about the housing dedication in the community of El Chile, their visits with scholarship students along with many other highlights of the trip.

Have you and your parents talked about the Hard Stuff? What is your plan or theirs for an incapacitating illness or a devastating accident? Or worse…death?
Give the people who love you the most the gift of not having to make those decisions for you.

Join us in August for our 3-session series on The Hard Stuff.

Putting Your House in Order:
Presented by Rev. Laura Murphy, Director of Development for the Missouri Methodist Foundation

August 12 at 6:30 PM via ZOOM

PUTTING YOUR HOUSE IN ORDER

If you are 18 or older, the greatest gift you can give yourself & your family is peace of mind. If you are seriously incapacitated or, worse, die, does your family know what to do? Do they know how to take care of your bills, your Facebook & Instagram page, your will, social security, or bank account,... your pets? Do they even know where to find all your important documents and passwords?

In these 90 minutes, you can take the practical steps to provide just such a "priceless gift" to your loved ones.

Registration is required.

The cost is $10 per binder. Binders will include all the class information and forms and are an easy reference and place to keep your important documents.

Sign up HERE.

Have you and your parents talked about the Hard Stuff? What is your plan or theirs for an incapacitating illness or a devastating accident? Or worse…death?
Give the people who love you the most the gift of not having to make those decisions for you.

Join us in August for our 3-session series on The Hard Stuff.

Putting Your House in Order:
Presented by Rev. Laura Murphy, Director of Development for the Missouri Methodist Foundation

August 12 at 1:00 PM in the Lecture Hall

PUTTING YOUR HOUSE IN ORDER

If you are 18 or older, the greatest gift you can give yourself & your family is peace of mind. If you are seriously incapacitated or, worse, die, does your family know what to do? Do they know how to take care of your bills, your Facebook & Instagram page, your will, social security, or bank account,... your pets? Do they even know where to find all your important documents and passwords?

In these 90 minutes, you can take the practical steps to provide just such a "priceless gift" to your loved ones.

Registration is required.

The cost is $10 per binder. Binders will include all the class information and forms and are an easy reference and place to keep your important documents.

Sign up HERE.

Calling all Parents and Young Adults!

Join us for a chance to meet and chat with the pastors in the Coffee Bar from 5:15-6:15 on Sunday August 4th, kids will have supervised fun activities with inflatables and popcorn in the gym. Students 6th-12th group are welcome to attend youth group during the meeting.

For any additional questions, please reach out to our Guest & Next Step Director, Emily Scott.

RSVP HERE.

Mark your calendar for a super fun evening of trivia courtesy of Big 5 Trivia on August 2nd from 6-9 PM.

There will be a silent auction and prizes. Proceeds from this Trivia Night will benefit CLEARR Ministries.

Doors open at 6:00 PM, and the game starts at 6:30 PM.

Maximum of 8 people per team (16 years of age and up). The entry fee is $150 per table or $25 per person, payable online in advance or at the door. You may purchase 5 mulligans for $10 (optional).

Bring your own snacks and non-alcoholic beverages. Sodas will be available for purchase.

Please sign up by Thursday, August 1. Childcare is available.

Sign up HERE.

Sign up to volunteer at this event HERE.

For more information about this event, contact Adam Dean.

Community Blood Center must collect almost 600 units of blood daily to meet the needs of area hospital patients. As there is no substitute for blood, we rely on volunteer donors like you to supply life-saving blood and blood components to hospitals in Kansas and Missouri.

Date: 8/1/2024
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 5:00 PM
Where: Woods Chapel United Methodist Church, Student Ministry Building
Address: 4725 NE Lakewood Way Lee's Summit, MO 64064

Sign up HERE.

Women's Ministry, it's time to serve together! Let's all meet at The Table to build community, transform lives, and feed and be fed. You will be blessed yourself as you serve food, engage in conversation, and get to know the wonderful people in the Raytown community.

Sign-ups are full.

Parents are encouraged to join us for a Family Fun Day with treats and water activities on Sunday, the 21st, to celebrate the end of Vacation Bible Camp. We will be singing together for family/friends after the 10:30 AM service.

Family Fun Day will begin at 11:45 AM.

There will be food, water inflatables, a dunk tank, and the KC Bubble Guy!

Be sure to bring a towel and your swimsuit or clothes you don’t mind getting wet.

RSVP for Family Fun Day HERE.

Sign up to serve at Family Fun Day HERE.

IT’S TIME FOR VACATION BIBLE CAMP!

This year at Vacation Bible Camp, kids will have an AMAZING four days at BREAKER ROCK BEACH! 

July 15-18, 2024 from 6:00-7:45 PM. Parents are encouraged to join us for a Family Fun Day with treats and water activities on Sunday, the 21st. We will be singing together for family/friends after the 10:30 AM service. Family Fun Day will begin at 11:45 AM.

This event is for children in K-5th grade.

We will be collecting donations for our Summer Lunch Program this year! The Summer Lunch Program provides lunches during the summer months to kids in our community who might not have access to nutritious meals while they are out of school. All coins/cash will go directly to our Nicaragua Missions. The donation schedule is:

7/15 - Pennies OR canned chicken/tuna

7/16 - Nickels OR individual serving size of applesauce or fruit

7/17 - Dimes OR peanut butter & grape or strawberry jelly

7/18 - Quarters/dollars OR boxes of cereal

Pre-registration is closed. Walk-ups are welcome.