About | Woodland Park Methodist Church

About Woodland Park

We strive to be a safe place to ask questions and to be heard. It is important to us to create a space that values and nurtures spirituality for those who have been harmed by church, society, family or self. We don’t pretend to have all the answers. We find wisdom from many backgrounds to be helpful in understanding our faith journeys and our relationships with others and with the earth.

We see and use our Sanctuary as a Living Room (We don’t have pews.) In it we gather, eat, sing, celebrate, knit, discuss, show films, play games, laugh and cry.

Church Brochure

Our Mission & Vision

Our mission…

…is to connect people to God and each other through love and acceptance. We acknowledge the spirituality and goodness in each person and our connection to all of creation. We encourage searching, questioning, listening and dialogue as well as actions to bring about justice and wholeness.

Our mission vision…

We believe that God is Love, and that Love is for Everyone. As followers of Jesus Christ our response to God’s extravagant, unconditional love and mercy is to share and demonstrate that message of love to others. Jesus sought out the poor and the marginalized and it is through the empowering of the poor and marginalized that the deep truth of God’s love is known.

For Our Visitors

Frequently Asked Questions

What do we believe?

As Methodists, we utilize a four pronged approach to answering questions about Christian belief and practice. We believe that Christian faith is revealed in Scripture, interpreted by tradition, brought to life in the experiences of each of us and confirmed by reason.

We believe there are many ways to experience God including music, art, scripture, nature, community and service. God’s presence and grace is found in each person, and no one is excluded.

We believe the Gospel of Jesus Christ offers a revolutionary alternative reality in which justice, mercy, and grace rule. The first shall be last and the last shall be first. The measure of devotion to the Holy is how we treat the widow, the stranger, and the orphan. In the Methodist tradition, we believe involvement in social justice is a necessary part of our walk with God. Our community partnering is an important part of who we are.

To learn more about the beliefs of the United Methodist Church CLICK HERE.

I’m skeptical about Christianity. Am I still welcome?

Yes, so are some of us.

Where should I park? Is there handicapped parking available?

Our parking lot is off of 78^th street just east of the church building. There is a handicap drop off space in front of the building (on Greenwood) but our parking lot does not have specified handicap spaces (although the spaces are large. Our facility is handicap accessible.

What should I expect in your worship service?

Prayer, singing, the reading and open discussion of scripture and sermon topic, shared prayer requests.

Do you serve Communion?

Communion is served on the first Sunday of each month. All are welcome to The Table.

What should I wear?

Whatever you want, but most are dressed casually.

Is there Sunday School or other Adult Spiritual Growth opportunities?

Join in our Searching for Sunday class at 9:30am every Sunday morning. This class focus changes often from Bible Study to book discussion to other topics of interest.

Are my children welcome in the service?

Absolutely, yes! We love having children join us in worship and all other gatherings and feel blessed by their “noises”. There is a special table in the worship area for children to color and read and another area in the Narthex that has toys they can play with if they have busy hands.

Can I sing in the choir?

Yes! We would love to add your voice. Our choir meets every Thursday evening at 7:30pm.

How can I volunteer?

Come to Just Coffee on Fridays from 2-5pm and discuss how you would like to get involved.

Is the church available for events (i.e., weddings, funerals, etc.)?

Yes! Please contact our office administrator for details and availability at woodlandparkumc@gmail.com or call 206-784-6969 Mon-Thurs from 9am – 12noon.

I am so lonely. Can this church help?

Yes. We recognize this issue in our society and take time to face it and provide solutions in our own special way. We welcome you to have a conversation after church while we drink coffee and eat snacks. We invite you to drop by Just Coffee on Friday afternoons 2-5 pm each week. We sit, drink coffee, eat a few snacks and talk, talk, talk. We invite you to work beside us to help address and decrease this community issue.