GrowGroups is our term for all small groups and classes. It includes small groups that meet on Sunday mornings as well as during the week, Bible Studies, topical classes and other small group spiritual formation opportunities. Many GrowGroups continue the conversation from our weekly sermons while some explore other relevant topics related to our lives and faith.

Life is best experienced in community with other people, where we can all share our joys, concerns, celebrations, burdens, questions and ideas. You are invited to grow in your experience of prayer and Scripture in a GrowGroup at PWC!

Event Contact: Candace Shaw

This Christmas season, you are invited to experience the light of Christ, just like you would on Christmas Eve, a little bit early. Maybe you would like to spend time at home with your family. Maybe Christmas Eve is just too hectic for you. Maybe you are leaving your seat on Christmas Eve for a new guest that is looking for a church home. No matter the reason, you have the opportunity to worship with your church family at an alternative time while still experiencing the exact same worship service.

Event Contact: Mat Thornton

This is the night that we have been awaiting. You are invited to this holy night of worship. We make space, we take time, for the one beyond space and time. We will sing songs that bring us to Christmas past, hear the story told again, with new ears, and we mark this night with a candle that shines for the world to see.

Event Contact: Mat Thornton

This is the night that we have been awaiting. You are invited to this holy night of worship. We make space, we take time, for the one beyond space and time. We will sing songs that bring us to Christmas past, hear the story told again, with new ears, and we mark this night with a candle that shines for the world to see.

Event Contact: Mat Thornton

This is the night that we have been awaiting. You are invited to this holy night of worship. We make space, we take time, for the one beyond space and time. We will sing songs that bring us to Christmas past, hear the story told again, with new ears, and we mark this night with a candle that shines for the world to see.

Event Contact: Mat Thornton

Thanks to the passion and dedication of one of our members, we are excited to announce a new opportunity to recycle your Styrofoam! Beginning Sunday, September 29th, we will be collecting Styrofoam on the LAST SUNDAY of each month.

Why recycle Styrofoam? Styrofoam, also known as expanded polystyrene (EPS), is a common material used in packaging, insulation, and disposable food containers. Despite its convenience, Styrofoam poses significant environmental challenges due to its non-biodegradable nature. Recycling Styrofoam helps reduce solid waste, conserves resources, and prevents pollution.

Acceptable donations can be dropped off in the collection bin in the Gathering Space. Please see guidelines below:

- Only clean Styrofoam will be accepted. No marks, paint, stickers or tape.
- No food or drink containers (such as Styrofoam cups or takeout containers) can be included.
-Must be white, rigid (not soft) material

This is a wonderful way to be good stewards of the environment, and we appreciate your cooperation in following the guidelines. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out!

Any questions, contact Brandi Molina

Everyone is invited to roller skate at River Roll on January 4th from 5:30-7:30. Cost to skate is $5. PWC has rented out the rink. Invite friends, family and neighbors to come for a night of fun.

PWYouth Night takes place Sunday nights during the school year from 6:00-7:30.

This is the place to be for students! We gather for games, large group time to hear an age-appropriate sermon, and our absolute favorite thing….small groups! In small groups, students have the chance to be curious about faith, bring questions/doubts, and make friendships with other students in their grade.

6:00-6:30 Group Games/Activities
6:30-7:00 Large Group time
7:00-7:30 Small Groups by Grade!

Event Contact: Janessa Aston

RU Curious? RU Courageous?

Help reach new people in Riverside and take part in new ministry opportunities for new people! Join the Riverside Launch Team and reach those who might never set foot in PWC!

The Riverside Launch Team meets twice monthly (typically 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, exceptions apply), YOU are invited to pray, listen, learn, grow and invite others to Gather, Grow, Give and Go in new and exciting ways!!

For more information, please contact Riverside Site Pastor Jess Horsley at 913.701.7960 (call/text) or jhorsley@plattewoodschurch.org

Saturday Go Serve Opportunities 

Saturday Go Serve is a time to focus on how we can begin (or continue) a spiritual rhythm of going in acts of mercy and justice and pilgrimage through serving with our ministry partners. PWC has traditionally set aside the 2nd Saturday of each month to serve in the community.

Hillcrest Clearance Outlet: Hillcrest Platte County offers supportive services for individuals and families who are homeless or insecurely housed to achieve sustainable independence.  The thrift stores exist to help pay the bills for those who participate in the Hillcrest Transitional Housing programs.  By volunteering at the clearance outlet, you are helping support their programs and providing a hand up to those working to transition from homelessness to self-sufficiency.  Volunteers in the Clearance Outlet help sort and organize donations and clean the store.  This opportunity is most appropriate for ages 8 and up.  Volunteers 15 and under should be accompanied by a parent or guardian.  

Lazarus Table/Boutique: Every weekend Lazarus Ministries serves around 100 hot meals through their meal program known as Lazarus Table. They have kitchen staff that cook and clean dishes and utilize volunteer teams of 10-12 people each day to set up, prep, and serve meals restaurant style and clean up afterward. This is an opportunity of fellowship and serving those facing poverty or homelessness in the urban core of Kansas City.  This opportunity is for all ages and abilities.  Volunteers 15 and under should be accompanied by a parent or guardian.   

Northland Community Clean-up: This is a grassroots non-profit organization that is led by PWC member, Nancy Gorton.  This group of volunteers work to improve the cleanliness, beauty, and safety of our community through on-going litter clean-up efforts.  PWC partners with them every 2nd Saturday in various locations throughout the Northland.  Most clean-up events take place along busy roads/highways. This opportunity is open to ages 14 and up with parent/guardian participation unless noted on the sign-up.

Event Contact: Brandi Molina, Director of Missions - Reach out to Brandi if you have questions or concerns about specific volunteer locations.

Register for your project below! Volunteers meet at their respective serve location on Saturday morning. 

PWYouth Night takes place Sunday nights during the school year from 6:00-7:30.

This is the place to be for students! We gather for games, large group time to hear an age-appropriate sermon, and our absolute favorite thing….small groups! In small groups, students have the chance to be curious about faith, bring questions/doubts, and make friendships with other students in their grade.

6:00-6:30 Group Games/Activities
6:30-7:00 Large Group time
7:00-7:30 Small Groups by Grade!

Event Contact: Janessa Aston

Traveling the journey of grief was never meant to be a journey we walked through alone. Our Care Ministry provides a weekly support group for anyone seeking to heal after a loss. Our leaders have training and personal experience with loss. This is a hybrid class that meets in-person and online.

Cost: Donation for cost of book

Event Contact: Vicki Krehbiel - Please email Vicki for the Zoom link

This is a support group for parents whose adolescent to adult children struggle with adoption, addiction, mental health issues, or disability. The group will provide belonging for parents who struggle in parenting their young to grown adults whose path to middle age is anything but traditional. The group is co-facilitated by members of the PWC Care Ministry Team.

Event Contact: Vicki Krehbiel

PWYouth Night takes place Sunday nights during the school year from 6:00-7:30.

This is the place to be for students! We gather for games, large group time to hear an age-appropriate sermon, and our absolute favorite thing….small groups! In small groups, students have the chance to be curious about faith, bring questions/doubts, and make friendships with other students in their grade.

6:00-6:30 Group Games/Activities
6:30-7:00 Large Group time
7:00-7:30 Small Groups by Grade!

Event Contact: Janessa Aston

This is a support group for parents whose adolescent to adult children struggle with adoption, addiction, mental health issues, or disability. The group will provide belonging for parents who struggle in parenting their young to grown adults whose path to middle age is anything but traditional. The group is co-facilitated by members of the PWC Care Ministry Team.

Event Contact: Vicki Krehbiel

Traveling the journey of grief was never meant to be a journey we walked through alone. Our Care Ministry provides a weekly support group for anyone seeking to heal after a loss. Our leaders have training and personal experience with loss. This is a hybrid class that meets in-person and online.

Cost: Donation for cost of book

Event Contact: Vicki Krehbiel - Please email Vicki for the Zoom link

RU Curious? RU Courageous?

Help reach new people in Riverside and take part in new ministry opportunities for new people! Join the Riverside Launch Team and reach those who might never set foot in PWC!

The Riverside Launch Team meets twice monthly (typically 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, exceptions apply), YOU are invited to pray, listen, learn, grow and invite others to Gather, Grow, Give and Go in new and exciting ways!!

For more information, please contact Riverside Site Pastor Jess Horsley at 913.701.7960 (call/text) or jhorsley@plattewoodschurch.org

This is a six-week discussion of the book “Beating Guns; Hope for People Who are Weary of Violence” by Shane Claiborne and Michael Martin beginning Thursday, January 23 at Platte Woods United Methodist Church.

“Beating Guns” is a Christian-based examination of our relationship to guns. It begins with the history of gun manufacturing and marketing in the US, looks at how Christians may/may not reconcile their relationship with guns to being followers of Jesus, touches on conflict resolution and de-escalation, and ponders where we go from here.

This program is a joint venture of Riverside United and PWC. It is open to the community and will feature a "safe discussion" format. Please spread the word and invite anyone interested.

Event Contact: Jess Horsley and Candace Shaw

Thanks to the passion and dedication of one of our members, we are excited to announce a new opportunity to recycle your Styrofoam! Beginning Sunday, September 29th, we will be collecting Styrofoam on the LAST SUNDAY of each month.

Why recycle Styrofoam? Styrofoam, also known as expanded polystyrene (EPS), is a common material used in packaging, insulation, and disposable food containers. Despite its convenience, Styrofoam poses significant environmental challenges due to its non-biodegradable nature. Recycling Styrofoam helps reduce solid waste, conserves resources, and prevents pollution.

Acceptable donations can be dropped off in the collection bin in the Gathering Space. Please see guidelines below:

- Only clean Styrofoam will be accepted. No marks, paint, stickers or tape.
- No food or drink containers (such as Styrofoam cups or takeout containers) can be included.
-Must be white, rigid (not soft) material

This is a wonderful way to be good stewards of the environment, and we appreciate your cooperation in following the guidelines. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out!

Any questions, contact Brandi Molina

PWYouth Night takes place Sunday nights during the school year from 6:00-7:30.

This is the place to be for students! We gather for games, large group time to hear an age-appropriate sermon, and our absolute favorite thing….small groups! In small groups, students have the chance to be curious about faith, bring questions/doubts, and make friendships with other students in their grade.

6:00-6:30 Group Games/Activities
6:30-7:00 Large Group time
7:00-7:30 Small Groups by Grade!

Event Contact: Janessa Aston

Traveling the journey of grief was never meant to be a journey we walked through alone. Our Care Ministry provides a weekly support group for anyone seeking to heal after a loss. Our leaders have training and personal experience with loss. This is a hybrid class that meets in-person and online.

Cost: Donation for cost of book

Event Contact: Vicki Krehbiel - Please email Vicki for the Zoom link

This is a support group for parents whose adolescent to adult children struggle with adoption, addiction, mental health issues, or disability. The group will provide belonging for parents who struggle in parenting their young to grown adults whose path to middle age is anything but traditional. The group is co-facilitated by members of the PWC Care Ministry Team.

Event Contact: Vicki Krehbiel

This is a six-week discussion of the book “Beating Guns; Hope for People Who are Weary of Violence” by Shane Claiborne and Michael Martin beginning Thursday, January 23 at Platte Woods United Methodist Church.

“Beating Guns” is a Christian-based examination of our relationship to guns. It begins with the history of gun manufacturing and marketing in the US, looks at how Christians may/may not reconcile their relationship with guns to being followers of Jesus, touches on conflict resolution and de-escalation, and ponders where we go from here.

This program is a joint venture of Riverside United and PWC. It is open to the community and will feature a "safe discussion" format. Please spread the word and invite anyone interested.

Event Contact: Jess Horsley and Candace Shaw