Grow at UMC Whitefish Bay

Explore Faith. Ask Questions. Keep Growing.

Faith is a lifelong journey.

At UMC Whitefish Bay, Grow means deepening our relationship with God, exploring Scripture, asking thoughtful questions, and discovering how faith speaks to our everyday lives.

Whether you're just beginning to explore Christianity or have been part of the church for many years, you'll find opportunities to learn, reflect, worship, and grow.

Wherever you are on your faith journey, there is always room to grow.


Bible Studies & Classes

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Explore Scripture.

Bible studies and classes offer opportunities to dig deeper into Scripture, learn from one another, ask questions, and discover how our faith connects with everyday life.

Choose from ongoing studies and seasonal classes offered throughout the week.

Progressive Christianity

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Ask Questions.

Explore Christian faith through thoughtful conversation about Scripture, theology, current issues, and the world around us.

Progressive Christianity provides a welcoming place to ask questions, consider different perspectives, and grow alongside others seeking a deeper understanding of faith.

Women's Faith & Fellowship

Women discuss faith in a circle during Women Offering Worship.

Worship, study & friendship.

Women Offering Worship—WOW—brings women together for lay-led worship followed by book studies, Bible studies, classes, and conversation.

Women of all ages are welcome to come for worship, learning, fellowship, or all three.


Children's Faith Formation

Children learn a new song during VBS.

Helping children build a lifelong foundation of faith.

Children discover God's love through Bible stories, Sunday School, worship, music, service, and experiences designed especially for them.

We encourage children to ask questions, develop their own faith, and learn what it means to love God and love others.

Youth Faith Formation

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Faith that becomes your own.

Middle and high school students have a safe and welcoming place to explore what they believe, ask meaningful questions, build relationships with caring adults, and discover how faith can shape their lives.

Through conversation, worship, service, activities, and shared experiences, youth are encouraged to grow as followers of Jesus Christ.

Worship & Sermons

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Grow through worship, Scripture, prayer, and reflection.

Worship is at the heart of our life together. Each week we gather to hear Scripture, pray, sing, reflect, and consider how the teachings of Jesus speak to our lives today.

Join us in person or online, or explore recent sermons whenever it works for you.


Take the Next Step in Your Faith Journey

You don't need to have all the answers to grow in faith.

Join a Bible study. Come to a class. Ask a question. Listen to a sermon. Try something unfamiliar. Growth often begins simply by being open to discovering something new.

Come learn and grow with us.

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