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Westwood UMC provides Christian educational opportunities for all age groups.  Bible study, classes on contemporary issues, and family enrichment classes are available to help explore your role in the church and your relationship to Jesus Christ

Church School 

From pre-school to adult, Sunday mornings are filled with classes to educate and inspire. Church school classes begin at 9:45 a.m. and run September through May. Sunday morning church school takes a break from June through August.

United Methodist Youth Fellowship

United Methodist Youth Fellowship (UMYF) programs meet Sunday evenings for middle high and high school youth. Programs are designed to provide youth chance to explore their faith in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Study topics are interchanged with service opportunities and recreation activities.

Special Programs

Camp Westwood - Vacation Bible School through the arts at Camp Westwood.  Surfin' through Life Musical, Riding the wave with God's Love.  

Disciple Bible Study - The Disciple Bible Study has been a curriculum of choice at Westwood for over 10 years. Currently there are four levels of Disciple being offered.  

Small Group Study - Special topic and small group studies spring up all through the year at Westwood. If you have a desire to learn about a book of the Bible or about current issues facing the church there is a possibility of a group forming around you. New Member Classes - Want to learn more about the United Methodist Church or how Westwood fits in? Want to explore what it means to become a member? These classes, often sponsored by the pastor, will help you find the answers. 

Alpha - The Alpha Course is a ten-week, basic introduction to the Christian faith held twice a year at Westwood.  "Good food, good fun, real answers."  To find out more about Alpha contact Mike Turner at info@westwood-umc.org.

Emmaus - Many members and friends of Westwood United Methodist Church have participated in and are active with the Walk to Emmaus.  The Walk to Emmaus is a spiritual renewal program intended to strengthen the local church through the development of Christian disciples and leaders. The program's approach seriously considers the model of Christ's servanthood and encourages Christ's disciples to act in ways appropriate to being "a servant of all."

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