WBLUMC offers many opportunities to get involved and serve within the church and the community. Group and mission activities vary throughout the year and include many different focuses, from recovery from addiction to needlework to gardening. Current activities and related contact information are included in the announcements portion of the weekly bulletins.

Most groups have resumed meeting in person, but others remain on Zoom or are hybrids. Email the office for more information, including the name and personal phone number or email for each group or mission's coordinator. 

Groups

Book club

Church members and friends are welcome to join the book club (generally the fourth Monday of each month, though adjustments are made for holidays) for monthly discussions of both fiction and non-fiction books. Come every month, or drop in per your interest in individual books.  This fall, we'll have hybrid Zoom/in-person meetings until further notice. Click on the link below for the full year's reading list with reviews adapted from Amazon Reviews. Contact Rick Flynn for more information. Happy reading!

2022-23 Reading List (September-May) 

Food and Fellowship

Get to know others in the church while enjoying a meal together. 

Hearts and Hands

Provide fellowship for those who knit, crochet, and enjoy other hand crafts, and donate items such as baby blankets, hats, mittens and prayer shawls to our church and community. 

Men’s Club

Meet two days a week for bible study as well as plan and participate in special events, like the Wild Game Dinner in the winter.

Women’s golf group

Enjoy a casual game of golf at area courses.

Yogadevotion

Connect to God through yoga. Six- to eight-week sessions occur throughout the year.

Missions

AA

A fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength, and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.

Al Anon

A support group for family members of those with addiction.

Bread Team

Make dough, bake bread, and host guests and groups related to the bread ministry.

Community Garden

The church offers garden plots for rent to anyone interested in gardening.

Faith in Action

Put your faith into action via various mission opportunities throughout the year. 

United Women of Faith (Formerly UMW)

Come to a monthly circle meeting or a spring or fall program to explore missions as, through our learning opportunities, contributions, and service, we try to address the root causes of many conditions harming women, children, and youth.

UWF Sewing for Mission

Make cloth bags and liners for Days for Girls kits.

Social & Environmental Justice Action Group

This group focuses on issues of social and climate justice. 

White Bear Lake Area Emergency Food Shelf

Help your neighbors in need by stocking food or assisting shoppers at the food shelf.

Willow Lane Elementary

Serve as a reading mentor for elementary school students.

Ministry Opportunities

Befrienders

Specially trained volunteers provide emotional and spiritual support.

Congregational Care Team (CCT)

Give and receive support (meals and transportation) as we help one another ease our burdens and share the joys of our life journeys.

Hospitality

Serve the church by welcoming visitors and helping them feel comfortable.

Email Prayer Chain

Pray for those who request this prayer support.

Prayer Team

Offer comfort by praying with attendees after services and for those who request confidential prayer support.