Love God.

Love Neighbor.

Serve the World.

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Love God. Love Neighbor. Serve the World. •

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Welcome to East Heights UMC!

If you’re new to the Wichita area, new to church, or seeking a fresh beginning, our Sunday services provide a welcoming space to grow your faith in God and meet others.

Our services last about an hour, and there are plenty of opportunities to connect, grow, and belong. Our team will be ready to greet you, answer any questions, and help you feel right at home from the moment you arrive.

Join us at any of our three worship gatherings, and feel free to let us know you’ll be attending.

Meet the East Heights UMC Team
  • People standing in church pews, holding hymn books, participating in a religious service, with stained glass window and wooden beams visible in the background.

    Chapel Worship

    8:30 a.m. in the Chapel

    This early morning traditional worship celebration includes hymns. Because it is held in the intimate 150-seat chapel, it allows you to participate and feel closely involved in the entire worship experience, drawing closer to God and the others in attendance. The experience is designed to include worshippers of all ages.

  • A congregational gathering in a church with people standing and listening to a choir on stage, with lyrics displayed on screens: 'earth by our response and service, earth its destiny may find.'

    Spirit Alive (Contemporary Worship)

    9:45 a.m. in Hedrick Hall

    Spirit Alive moves from praise music and singing to scripture reading and a relevant message. This high-energy, multi-media worship is led by clergy, soloists and musicians. It includes time for prayer, joys and concerns and welcomes those who are led to make a personal commitment in response to God’s message.

    Children, youth and adult Sunday school starts at 9:45 a.m.

  • Women and girls in red robes standing in a line in a wooden-paneled room, with a woman holding a microphone and speaking to the group. A large flower arrangement with pink tulips is visible in the foreground.

    Sanctuary Worship

    11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary

    A family-friendly, full liturgical celebration with choir and congregational involvement. The sermons, scripture readings and hymns enable you to worship and glorify God.

    Godly Play: Children ages 4 through 3rd grade attending the 11:00 a.m. service will be led upstairs to Room 225 after the Time For Young Christians.

    The Family Matters adult Sunday-school class starts at 11:00 a.m.

FAQs

  • East Heights UMC is located in the College Hill Neighborhood of Wichita, Kansas. Our address is 407 E. Douglas, Wichita, KS 67218

  • Chapel Worship

    8:30 a.m. in the Chapel

    This early morning traditional worship celebration includes hymns. The experience is designed to include worshippers of all ages.

    Spirit Alive (Contemporary Worship)

    9:45 a.m. in Hedrick Hall

    Spirit Alive moves from praise music and singing to scripture reading and a relevant message. This high-energy, multi-media worship is led by clergy, soloists and musicians.

    Sanctuary Worship

    11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary

    A family-friendly, full liturgical celebration with choir and congregational involvement. The sermons, scripture readings and hymns enable you to worship and glorify God.

  • CHILDREN:

    At East Heights, we believe that even the very youngest are ready and eager to develop their faith and relationship with God. To help the children on their journey, we offer church school at 9:45 a.m. on Sunday mornings for children ages 3 through fifth grade. Everyone meets upstairs, in The Summit, and all are welcome! If you are a newcomer, please ask one of our greeters to help you find the appropriate classroom.

    We also offer Godly Play, a time for children ages 4 through 4th grade attending the 11 a.m. sanctuary service, to learn Bible stories. After the Time for Young Christians during 11 a.m. service, children will be directed to follow the Godly Play teacher to The Summit. Parents can pick up their children upstairs in The Summit after worship.

    YOUTH:

    Learning about God doesn’t have to be boring. East Heights has excellent teachers who inspire youth and don’t know the meaning of “boring.”

    All youth meet at 9:45 a.m. downstairs in the Youth Center for announcements and goodies and then head to the classrooms:

    • 6th-7th graders – Room 034

    • 8th graders – Room 039

    • 9th, 10th, 11th & 12th graders – Room 035

  • Our goal as Christians is to become more and more like Jesus and to become His disciples!  We recognize we are all on a journey and may find ourselves at different stages along our discipleship pathway.  Maybe you would describe yourself as Exploring, Beginning, Growing, or Maturing in your faith (it may depend on the topic!)  Our hope is that you will find a discipleship opportunity that will help you on your path.  We can’t wait to have you join us! Check out the Fall Flyer for more details.‍ ‍

  • Dress is casual at our services—wear whatever makes you feel comfortable.