Westlake United Methodist Church Announces Easter Season Activities

Westlake United Methodist Church invites the community to celebrate the Easter season with a variety of family-friendly events and music-filled worship services. From a festive community celebration to a variety of worship experiences, including a moving musical presentation on Good Friday and an invitation to join in a singalong of the Hallelujah Chorus from Handel’s Messiah on Easter Sunday, WUMC offers opportunities for all ages to participate in this sacred season.

FEATURED EVENTS

Eggstravaganza Community Easter Party

Sunday, March 29, 3 – 5 p.m., Westlake United Methodist Church

Join WUMC for a free community celebration featuring activities for the whole family! The Eggstravaganza Easter party offers:

  • An egg hunt for all ages offered at two times – choose from 3 or 4 p.m.
  • Egg decorating with multiple coloring techniques
  • Easter stories and dancing
  • Face painting
  • Snacks and beverages

All activities are held both inside and outside, rain or shine. This free event welcomes families throughout the community.

Good Friday Cantata: “In My Place – Remembering Christ’s Sacrifice of Love”

Friday, April 3, 7 p.m., Westlake United Methodist Church

The WUMC Chancel Choir, accompanied by a professional chamber orchestra, will present a poignant musical journey following Christ to the cross. This compelling cantata by Craig Courtney serves as a powerful reminder of the sacrifice Jesus willingly made. The public is invited to attend this meaningful Good Friday reflection.

Community Easter Sunrise Service

Sunday, April 5, 7:04 a.m., Evergreen Cemetery, Westlake

Begin Easter morning with this cherished community tradition. The Community Easter Sunrise Service is a longstanding Westlake collaboration made possible by the City of Westlake, Dover Congregational Church, Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Church of the Redeemer UCC, and Westlake United Methodist Church. All are welcome to greet the risen Christ as the sun rises on Easter morning.

ADDITIONAL EASTER SEASON SERVICES

  • Palm Sunday Service – Sunday, March 29, 10 a.m.
  • Holy Thursday Service and Soup Supper – Thursday, April 2, 6 p.m.
  • Easter Classic Worship Service – Sunday, April 5, 10 a.m.

For more information about these events and other Easter season activities, please contact Westlake United Methodist Church at (440) 871-3088 or visit www.westlakeumc.org.