What’s Next
Confirmation for Youth
DURING LENT 2027
In the United Methodist Church, Confirmation is an important step when baptized students publicly affirm their faith, embrace their baptismal vows, and become professing members of the church.
At WMSUMC, Confirmation is an 8-week journey of learning, conversation, and spiritual growth offered each year. Our next class begins during Lent 2027, with Confirmation celebrated during the Easter season. For more information or questions, contact Paul Collins at info@westmarketchurch.org.
Families SERVE
Sun Oct 11 4-6:30pm / GUM Pathways Center
Children and their families are invited to Greensboro Urban Ministries Pathways Center (a transitional housing community for families). We’ll serve and enjoy a meal with residents and share in fellowship together! If you’d like to carpool, please meet at the church at 4pm. We’ll return around 6:30pm. If you’d like to provide your own transportation, please meet at the Pathways Center parking lot at 4:15pm. We’ll finish up around 6:15pm. Note: PreK-5th grade parents are asked to attend with their children.
Youth DC Summer Mission Experience Forum
SUN OCT 4 10AM IN THE LOFT (4TH FLOOR)
All members of the congregation are invited to a presentation by the youth about their powerful recent mission experience to Washington, D.C. We encourage you all to come and support our wonderful youth.
Youth Lock-In
SAT 6PM-SUN 11AM OCT 17-18
Join us for the Youth Lock-In, Saturday, October 17, at 6pm to Sunday, October 18, at 11am. Join us for a fun-filled night of games, arts & crafts, a movie, and lots of fellowship in the LOFT. Register by Wednesday, October 14.
Youth Group at Celebration Station
Sun Sept 20 1-5pm
Youth are invited to meet at Celebration Station for an afternoon of games and fellowship. Please bring money for snacks and games. Let’s have an afternoon of fun! Join us. Located at 4315 Big Tree Way in Greensboro. Questions? Contact Paul at paul@westmarketchurch.org.
GUM Steps of Hope Walk / 5k & Family Friendly Route
SUN SEPT 13 / BARBER PARK
Join West Market Street UMC in supporting Greensboro Urban Ministry's inaugural Steps of Hope Walk and help make a difference in our community! Choose between a 5K walk or a shorter, family-friendly route as we come together to support neighbors experiencing food insecurity and homelessness.
Event Schedule:
+ 1:30pm Registration & Entertainment
+ 2:15pm Pre-Walk Ceremony
+ 2:30pm Walk Begins
100% of the funds raised stay local, supporting Greensboro Urban Ministry's food pantries, emergency shelters, and client services. Bring your family, invite your friends, and join WMSUMC in taking steps to bring hope to our community!
Register below and be sure to be a part of the “West Market Street UMC team”.
For more information, contact Paul Collins at info@westmarketchurch.org.
Family Brunch
SUN AUG 30 10AM / YOUTH LOFT 4TH FLOOR / RSVP
To kickoff a new school year, all children, youth, and their parents/families are invited to gather together for food, fellowship, shared moments with God, and information about ways to connect this Fall!
Breakfast is provided. We'll meet in the Youth Loft on the 4th Floor at 10am on Sunday, August 30. Feel free to invite a friend!
Please RSVP thru the button below by Friday, August 28.
Children & Youth will participate alongside their parents. Children will have a breakout group just for them for a portion of our time together. If desired, younger children are welcome to enjoy activities in the Nursery (Rm 224).
Questions? Contact Rachel or Paul at info@westmarketchurch.org
Back to School Blessing
SUN AUG 30 9 & 11AM / BRUNCH AT 10AM
Bring your school backpack, books, planner, and other symbols of education to the 9am Modern Service in the Fellowship Hall or the 11am Traditional Service in the Sanctuary. We’ll pray for students and educators, offer a small gift, and share a special blessing as we begin the new school year!
All children, youth, and their parents/families are invited to gather together for food, fellowship, shared moments with God, and information about ways to connect this Fall!
Breakfast is provided. We'll meet in the Youth Loft on the 4th Floor at 10am on Sunday, August 30. Please RSVP below by Friday, August 28. Feel free to invite a friend!
One Service Sunday
SUN AUG 23 ONE SERVICE 10AM SANCTUARY / CATERED BRUNCH
Join us as the entire WMSUMC family gathers for one special worship service in the Sanctuary. Following worship, we will gather together for brunch in the Fellowship Hall. We’ll also share service learning projects in three areas of Missional Engagement focus: Food Insecurity, Affordable Housing, and Immigrant and Refugee support.
Please RSVP so we can plan for food and refreshments. Also, please indi