Livestream

Each week, we offer a livestream of our Sunday 9:15 Praise and 10:45 Modern services. If you’re unable to join us in Platte Woods, we hope you’ll tune in wherever you are to experience worship through song and message.

Worship Services

Saturday Night Chapel

Saturdays, 5:00 p.m. in the sanctuary

A come-as-you-are, casual atmosphere worship experience. A pianist provides the accompaniment for traditional hymns and gospel music, along with occasional contemporary songs. This small, informal service is perfect for those looking for a small group of people who enjoy traditional church music.

Traditional Chapel

Sundays, 8:15 a.m. in the sanctuary

A small, meditative service including gospel and traditional hymns and anthems. Worship is led by our Jubilante Singers and the service is accompanied by organ and piano. If you’re looking for a traditional service, complete with liturgy and creeds, this is the service for you!

Praise

Sundays, 9:15 a.m. in the worship center

An upbeat worship experience with a variety of music styles, including contemporary Christian. Worship is led by our Praise Team with instrumental quartet. Our largest service, this hour is attended by people of all ages and interests.

Modern

Sundays, 10:45 a.m. in the worship center

Each week many different talented volunteers join Mat Thornton, Worship leader. Worship styles range from folksy acoustic to big electric contemporary styles.

Traditional

Sundays, 10:45 a.m. in the sanctuary

The Wesleyan Choir, with piano and organ, will lead music during the service. The hour will also include creeds, responsive readings and other elements of traditional worship. Closed Captioning available at this service.

With the many talented musicians and groups who serve in worship, we have the ability to offer a wide range of worship experiences. It is our hope that anyone, regardless of age or style preference, can find a service that is truly meaningful for them.

Music Ministries

The diverse Music Ministry of Platte Woods UMC serves the congregation by leading us in worship and praise with instrumental and vocal music. This ministry is a wonderful way for anyone who sings or plays an instrument to become more involved at PWUMC.

For more information about our vocal groups (Wesleyan, Jubilante and Praise Team), please contact Walter Bryant, director of music.

Wesleyan Choir

The Wesleyan Choir is a traditional full choir, and sings for the 10:45 a.m. worship service on Sundays in the sanctuary as well as special seasonal services. Rehearsals are Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m.

Jubilante Singers

This smaller choir provides music for our Sunday 8:15 a.m. service. This group rehearses once a week, on Monday or Tuesday evenings, at 7 p.m.

Praise Team

The PWUMC Praise Team is a select group of adult singers who lead in worship at our 9:15 a.m. Sunday service. This is an audition ensemble.

Worship Band

Each week many different talented volunteers join Mat Thornton, worship leader, at the 10:45 service. Worship styles range from folksy acoustic to big electric contemporary styles. Do you play an instrument or sing? Contact Mat Thornton to get involved with this growing ministry.

Children’s Choirs

We offer children’s choirs for children age preschool through 5th grade on Wednesday evenings as part of our WOW programming. We also offer another group, The Good News Singers, that rehearses on Sunday mornings. For more information, please see our Children’s Ministries page.