Lakewood United Methodist Church is a progressive, Christ-following congregation in Lakewood, Colorado, centered on worship, spiritual growth, hospitality, and service. The church welcomes people of every age, gender identity, racial or ethnic background, sexual orientation, marital or socio-economic status, and physical or mental ability to full participation in its faith community.
At Lakewood UMC, people seek God together through communal worship, small groups, studies, and devotions; serve others as an expression of Christ’s love; and share that love through faith stories, gifts, prayers, and practical action. The church describes itself as a place where people can deepen their faith in Jesus Christ, build strong relationships, and find a community in which they belong.
Who Lakewood United Methodist Church Is
Lakewood United Methodist Church is a progressive, Christ-following congregation sowing hope love and hospitality to nurture all people. Lakewood United Methodist Church and our ministry partners offer a multitude of opportunities for regular folks like us to share God's love with everyone we encounter.
At Lakewood First United Methodist Church, we believe everyone deserves a place to belong. For over 80 years, our church has been a beacon of love, compassion, and hope for all people. Whether you’re seeking spiritual growth, community service, or simply a warm welcome, we invite you to join us on this journey.
We’re a diverse group of individuals who come together to deepen our faith in Jesus Christ, serve others with kindness and compassion, and build strong relationships within our community.
An Open and Inclusive Faith Community
Lakewood United Methodist Church embraces the concept of Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors. We affirm that all people are created in the image of God and, as beloved children of God, are worthy of God's love and grace.
Our faith moves us to welcome and celebrate all persons of every age, gender identity, racial or ethnic background, sexual orientation, marital or socio-economic status, physical or mental ability to full participation in our faith community. We invite all people in our journey toward greater understanding and mutual respect and reconciliation through Christ.
No matter how you made your way through the door, where you're from, what you look like, or who you love-God’s grace is available to all. You belong. Become a part of a group that cares for each other, prays for each other, and encourages one another along life’s journey.
Seeking God Together
Seeking God is at the core of our faith. It stirs up our desire to both to serve others and to freely share. At Lakewood UMC, we seek God together by taking part in communal worship, small groups and daily or weekly studies and devotions.
The church provides opportunities for personal growth and spiritual development, including worship services, discussion, study, prayer gatherings, and groups that help people connect with one another. We have many opportunities to connect within our community or with our community partners.
Worship at Lakewood UMC
We worship together on our campus at 1390 Brentwood St. Lakewood, CO 80214. Worship takes place on Sundays at 10 AM.
At 9 am, join Holy Conversations in the chapel for discussion and study or join us for donuts and coffee in our Genesis Gallery. We have childcare for infants to Kindergarten-aged children, and Children’s Church for 1st-5th grade happens during worship after the opening hymn.
| Worship and gathering | Time or information |
|---|---|
| Holy Conversations | 9 am |
| Sunday worship | 10 AM |
| Location | 1390 Brentwood St. Lakewood, CO 80214 |
| Childcare | Infants to Kindergarten-aged children |
| Children’s Church | 1st-5th grade during worship after the opening hymn |
In addition to in-person worship, every Sunday we livestream both our 10:00AM Traditional and 11:15AM Contemporary services. You can watch live or catch the replay at any time on our Worship Online page.
Our livestream is available right on our Worship Online page and on our YouTube channel. Both the 10:00AM and 11:15AM Sunday services go live each week.
Online Worship
Our online services are there for anyone who cannot make it on Sunday, whether you are traveling, under the weather, or just checking us out from a distance. Watch live or on demand on our Worship Online page.
Online worship provides a way to remain connected to the church community when attending in person is not possible. It also offers an opportunity to become familiar with Lakewood Methodist worship before visiting the church campus.
Serving Others
Serving others is a big part of who we are as a church community. Why? Because serving others is how we demonstrate Christ's love and fulfill our mission - both individually and as and as a congregation.
Service can be both inside Lakewood UMC as well as out in the world. Lakewood United Methodist Church and our ministry partners offer a multitude of opportunities for regular folks like us to share God's love with everyone we encounter.
Community programs make a difference in the lives of those around us, while local and global outreach is built into the life of the church. The congregation connects faith with practical care for neighbors and communities.
Sharing the Love of Christ
Sharing the love and light of Christ is another part of our mission! We can do that in many ways including sharing our faith stories, sharing our gifts and sharing our prayers.
Sharing Jesus’s love in deed, is just as important as sharing it in word. This approach connects Christian witness with concrete service, generosity, prayer, hospitality, and relationships.
Children, Young People, and Families
Lakewood UMC is a place for all ages - there is a children’s area with tactile opportunities for kids to help keep their minds busy while they absorb what’s going on in worship on Sunday or they can join Children’s Church after the opening hymn!
The church offers safe, engaging programs from preschool to high school. Children and young people can participate in age-appropriate activities while families become part of the wider congregation.
We have childcare for infants to Kindergarten-aged children, and Children’s Church for 1st-5th grade happens during worship after the opening hymn.
Community and Personal Growth
Inspiring worship services lift the spirit, while small groups, studies, devotions, prayer gatherings, and community programs create opportunities for ongoing growth. The church seeks to offer real relationships rather than only casual contact.
Real Community, Not Just Friendly Faces: Prayer gatherings, small groups, and people do life together here. A warm and inclusive environment allows people to be themselves while building relationships within the congregation and the surrounding community.
Adults have many opportunities to connect within the church community or with community partners. People can find ways to participate according to their interests, gifts, and availability.
A Church for All of God’s Children
Welcome Home! At Lakewood First United Methodist Church, we believe everyone deserves a place to belong. For over 80 years, our church has been a beacon of love, compassion, and hope for all people.
Whether you’re seeking spiritual growth, community service, or simply a warm welcome, we invite you to join us on this journey. If you’re looking for a church home, or just want to explore what we have to offer, please take a few moments to browse our website.
We’d love to get to know you and welcome you to our community! Grace and Peace, A Church for All of God’s Children.
Pastors and Church Staff
Pastors
- REv. Dr. Kathleen McMurray - Senior Pastor
- Rev. Todd Vick - Executive Pastor
- REv. Sara Andrews - Pastor of Connection
Church Staff
- Allie Rouse - Associate Director of Children's Ministries
- Andrew Crownover - Facilities Coordinator
- Andy Chambers - Director of Worship Technology and Youth Ministry Assistant
- Cara Chapman - Director of Worship & Evangelism
- Courtney Shavers - Custodian
- Davis Hendricks - Director of the Levite Band
- Jade Keathley - Choir Director
- Lisa Bryant - Handbell Director
- Marleigh Hayes - Director of Communications
- PamelIa Bland - Administrative Assistant
- Shannon Tate - Treasurer/Bookkeeper
- Tiffany Jones - Director of Ministries for Young People and Their Families
Pastor’s Weekly Reflections
Pastor’s weekly reflections address faith, leadership, service, food, justice, welcome, and the challenges facing people of faith. These reflections connect everyday concerns with Christian discipleship and the life of the congregation.
- Starting this Sunday, Kickoff Sunday, September 13, 2026, we will be resurrecting The Flame as our church’s monthly newsletter!
- I don’t know how the story of violence and tragedy will end in the Holy Land. But I remain in awe of the work to feed the hungry that World Central Kitchen continues to do there.
- At Lakewood United Methodist Church, we have a vision statement that I absolutely love which was written and prayerfully worked on by the leaders of the church.
- Following Jesus isn’t a decision between republican or democrat, but it is a decision between the values we find in the Gospels vs. the values given to us by the world and its capitalism, greed, violence, and fear.
- A leader should be able to accept when they are wrong and then fix the problem or change what needs to be changed.
- When we are sinking on the water, it’s Jesus’ hand reaching out to grasp ours.
- Food is a gift given to us by the world God has created. Food is something that brings us together. Food has been at the root of human revolutions throughout history. And, today, food remains a frustrating paradox.
- White Christian Nationalism, a veritable weed overtaking the field in which God has sown good wheat, is behind the evil masquerading as Christianity in the US. And as people of faith, we must not turn away from it nor pretend that striving against it has nothing to do with our faith.
- It’s becoming easier and easier to become less welcoming, less curious, and less thoughtful as a people. And the consequences of that are obvious: we are angrier, lonelier, and less capable of changing our minds once we have made them.
- What if one way we can repent from our historic sin of homophobia and transphobia is to be a place that proclaims good news, specifically for them instead of just tolerance? What if we can where people who have lost so much can find life?
Finding a Place to Belong
Lakewood United Methodist Church presents belonging as an active part of Christian community. People are invited to participate in worship, learn in groups, serve others, share their gifts, and encourage one another through life’s journey.
We’re a diverse group of individuals who come together to deepen our faith in Jesus Christ, serve others with kindness and compassion, and build strong relationships within our community. A warm and inclusive environment offers a place for people to explore faith, grow spiritually, and contribute to the life of the church.
The church’s central commitments can be expressed through three connected practices: seeking God, serving others, and sharing the love and light of Christ.