When we tell our stories we often put ourselves at the center of the story. We believe that we are the protagonist of our stories, that we are the main actor in our lives. The Biblical witness testifies to a different protagonist in our lives. What does it mean to not be the protagonist of our own stories?
Outdoor Worship at 11am
Join us on the back parking lot for worship and communion. No reservations needed. Nursery is available for children ages 0-3, in limited numbers, by reservation only.
Sanctuary Worship at 9am
The Sanctuary is open for masked and socially distanced worship. No reservations required.
Nursery is available for children ages 0-3, in limited numbers, by reservation only.
Join our pastors for Evening Prayer every night at 9pm, streamed on Livestream and Facebook Live.
Collect Your Change
to Make A Change!
UMW Pocket Change fundraiser, wraps up on May 2. Support the United Community Centers Fort Worth, Education Enrichment Programs! Get details and give here!
Audition for Summer Theater Workshop
Keller UMC Summer Theater Workshop presents Seussical, Jr. Participants will learn all about the joy of bringing a production to life through acting, music, choreography and technical theater workshops all culminating in three live shows! Performances are free...donation will be collected for the Methodist Children's Home in Waco.
Participants, children entering fourth through twelfth grade, can immerse themselves in a real, live musical production. Due to COVID accommodations, participants are limited. We currently have a waitlist for 4th-6th graders. 7th-12th grade still has spaces remaining. Components include singing, dancing, acting, stage crew and set creation.
This summer, KUMC is hosting its first Family Mission Week, and we want you to be a part of it!
A team of leaders, across three different ministry areas, came together to create a five-day mission event for the whole family. Adults, youth and children will all participate in various service projects throughout the Keller community as well as the greater Fort Worth area. Families with students in 6th grade and under will serve together on short-term projects during the day and return to the comfort of home at night. Youth in 7th through 12th grade will stay overnight at KUMC (Sunday-Thursday) for a similar but separate Mission Week experience. Adult volunteers are needed for the youth portion of the event.
We are reaching out to church members for potential projects. If you need garden renovation, home improvement or something similar please fill out this form by June 15. Requests will be reviewed by our leadership team. We will contact you to let you know the status of your application upon consensus of the feasibility of the project.
Register for the KUMC Memorial Golf Classic
June 5, 11am-4pm. Cost is $90 which includes golf, cart, range balls and hamburger buffet. Proceeds from the tournament support UMCOR and KUMC Resource Center. Eye glass donations for Belize are also encouraged. Hole sponsorships are available through May 24.
Saturday, May 1, 8am-4pm, come to a garage sale on the KUMC parking lot! Excess items accumulated in different areas of the church such as extra toys from the nursery, parts and pieces leftover from remodeling the Resource Center and office furniture will be available. Proceeds will go toward replacing round and rectangular tables used throughout the complex for classes, meetings and events.
Get Ready for VBS at KUMC
The time has come to sign up to help make VBS 2021 possible in person! Numbers for participant registration will be based on volunteers willing and available to serve. So, mark your calendars and sign up today to help with Vacation Bible School!June 21-24,from 9am-12pm. Limited capacity in person and virtual options will be available. Participant registration coming in May.
Keller UMC teams up with St. Luke UMC in Belize to help provide eye screenings to the community. No experience is necessary to join the team, we will train you. The services of non-clinical members provide include: pre-screening, glasses dispensing, fitting, cleaning, orientation and glasses case/sunglasses distribution. Trip dates are October 9-16.
We are pleased to share that a new staff position has been created by the Staff Parish Relations Committee of Keller UMC. This new position is for a full-time Director of Congregational Care who will be responsible for overseeing caring ministries at KUMC. This new position comes after a period of prayer and discernment by the pastors and SPRC following the retirement of Pastor Jim Chandler in December. Read the full article here!
Sunday School In-Person Meetings
Here is a list of Sunday School classes meeting back in person this weekend at 10am:
Faith in Friends - DAC 415
New Life - DAC 407/414
Homebuilders - DAC 408/413
Pathfinders: DAC 409/410/411/412
Faith, Fellowship and Fun - DAC 417
Open Door - DAC 416
Young Couples - DAC 404
Seekers - DAC 402
5th and 6th Grade Ministries
This Sunday
Meet at the Resource Center from 3-5pm this Sunday where we will finish up our Mother's Day gifts!
Let's Connect!
If you are not already signed up for Remind, use code: @5thamp6 to get connected!
This lay group is now meeting in person! This is an open invitation for congregants to attend any meeting at 6:30pm on the fourth Monday of each month. Please rsvp here if you plan to attend!
Please notify your church family at 817-431-1332 if you or a loved one are hospitalized, or if there has been a birth, death or wedding in your family. If you are in need of pastoral care, let us know and a minister will respond.
Prayer Requests
Beverly Light
Darla Maple
Don Sumner
Beki Picus
Jessica Goode
Kathy Christian
Laura and Payne Wald
Wesley Straub
Alice and Chuck Edmunds
Dan Hernandez and family on the loss of his mother, Edna Castillo
Vi Sumner and family on the loss of her husband, Don.
Births
Colby and Campbell, twin sons of Laura Hartman and Jake Holcomb. Grandparents are Gina and Jim Hartman.
New Members
Vicki Clear
Altar Flowers
In celebration of the birth of Connor and Caleb Edison, four years ago.
Membership
If you are a new member or just thinking about joining, we have a series of short videos explaining what being a member at KUMC involves. Click for more!
Connect and Serve
KUMC Resource Center
The Resource Center is open Tuesdays, 10am-1pm and Wednesdays, 4-7pm. If you know someone that needs help with food, please refer them!
Join Pastor Estee for a trip to the Holy Land to tour the most sacred sites in the Bible. This will be our third attempt to take this journey, as the last two trips scheduled in 2020 and 2021 could not happen because of the pandemic. Maybe you remember the trip being advertised last year and the time wasn’t right for you then. If so, here’s another chance to take the trip of a lifetime. We’ll visit Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Nazareth, the Sea of Galilee and other holy sites. If you have any questions, please contact Pastor Estee.
Caregivers or adult children of those with Alzheimer's or other dementia conditions are invited to attend this month's meeting May 2, 2-3:30pm, via Zoom. Click to request access!
Cancer Support Group
A caring community for those currently fighting, or who have battled cancer and for those who provide care and support is offered May 10, 6:30-7:30pm via Zoom. All are welcome to attend this monthly gathering. Click here to gain access.
2021-2022 Registration for Building Blocks
Registration is now open for three-year-old through kindergarten-aged children. Call 817-431-5318 to schedule a tour. Get details here!
Youth Ministries
(7th-12th Grade)
Stay Connected!
Be sure to sign up for our weekly e-newsletter, Youth News and to stay up to date for 7th-12th graders. Click here to subscribe! You can also follow us on social media and Remind!
Each year, we select one student per grade to assist in the dreaming, planning and executing of youth programs and events. Applications are open to rising 8th graders through rising high school seniors. Apply according to your grade for the 2021-2022 school year, April 23-May 31. We encourage all students active in the Youth Ministries Program to apply. Click for details and application!
KUMC Children's Ministries
Children's Resources
Visit Keller UMC Kids Ministry Facebook page for announcements, spiritual formation resources, group chat opportunities and whatever else we can create to help us through the days ahead.
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