Worship at Westlake United Methodist Church is a blend of traditions and new approaches. We believe that worship is an opportunity for us to communicate with God and to explore our faith together through a variety of worship expressions.

Worship is held at 8:30 and 10:00 on Sunday mornings throughout the summer. Stop by for a visit at either or both services to see which one best fits your worship style. Families are welcomed and encouraged at both services.

10:00 Children's ministry includes:

• Summer Sunday School for age 3-children who have finished Kindergarten

Childcare is available in the Nursery during both services.

Please note that additional parking is available during worship at Frankie's Restaurant and Marriott Brighton Gardens (west of Glenmore).

• Additional services are scheduled at holiday times, such as Easter and Christmas Eve.
• Easter Sunrise Service is held at 7:25am, March 23^rd at Evergreen Cemetery
• Christmas Eve Worship Thursday, December 24^th
  Please join us at one of these services:
  • 3pm - Traditional Candlelight Service
  • 5pm - Family Service
  • 9pm - Traditional Candlelight Service
  • 11pm - Candlelight Communion Service
• Call the church office at (440) 871-3088 or check the Calendar of Activities for details.

The Schantz-Ellenberger pipe organ is a beautiful component of the music ministry of WUMC. In addition to her leadership during hymns, organist This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it (CAGO) provides outstanding service music and anthems in worship.

St. Anne Fugue

• Acolytes
• Liturgists
• Communion Servers

Chancel Choir is made up of singers grade 10 through adult and specializes in choral classics from all genre, both old and new. This choir is directed by Andy Call Rehearsals are held in the sanctuary on Thursday evenings at 7:30 PM.

Excerpt from 'Sanctus' from *The Armed Man* (Jenkins)

Notre Pere

Celebration Singers is a World Music Ensemble made up of singers grade 7 through adult. This ensemble sings music from various cultures and traditions, singing occasionally in worship. Celebration Singers meets on Thursdays from 6:30 . 7:30pm in the sanctuary and is directed by Andy Call. Rehearsals are underway! Click below for a sound sample from our concert with hammer dulcimer and composer Malcolm Dalglish.

The Dark Around Us

The Chamber Ensemble is a select group of singers performing more challenging music and presenting occasionally in worship. All singers are also members of at least one other choir. In 2009, the Chamber Ensemble was named "Best Church Choir in Northeast Ohio" as winners of the WCLV/UCC Jubilation Choral Festival. Click below to hear a sound sample from the Jubilation festival. Or, visit WCLV to hear the entire performance.

Wondrous Love

Children's Choir provides an opportunity for young singers to develop their musical skills while praising God through song. This choir meets at 9:15am on Sunday mornings. The choirs begin the 2010 fall session on September 17th.

Inscription of Hope

Monday Morning is an auditioned group of 15 ringers directed by Ardith McCloy.

Te Deum