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Los Angeles, CA 90025
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Sunday Worship Services

Everyone is welcome.

9:30am English Language Worship
10:30am Fellowship Time
11:00am Japanese Language Worship

View the February Newsletter »

Ash Wednesday Worship
Ash Wednesday Worship
Wednesday, February 26, 7:30 PM.
West LA United Methodist Church
West LA United Methodist Church
Growing More Christlike Together
Worship at West LA UMC.
Worship in English at 9:30 AM.
Worship in Japanese at 11:00 AM.
You are welcome!
Welcoming children of all ages
to be a part of an intergenerational, multi-ethnic congregation.
Inspiring the next generation
Inspiring the next generation
of faithful followers of Jesus Christ.
Working Together
Working Together
to serve the West LA community and beyond.
Honoring our past
Honoring our past
while preparing for the future.
Reconciling Congregation
Reconciling Congregation
Welcoming all people to experience God's grace.

Worship Services

February 26
7:30 PM - Ash Wednesday Service.
Scripture, hymns, and the imposition of ashes.
This service marks the beginning of Lent.
All are welcome to attend.

March 1
Communion Sunday
9:00 AM - Rev. Gary Oba preaching.
Mark 10:17-31
First Last and Last First: Wealth hinders the search for meaning.
11:00 AM - Rev. Becky Hirata preaching in Japanese.

March 8
9:00 AM - Rev. Gary Oba preaching.
Mark 10:32-45
The ambition of James and John: Ambition hinders the search for meaning.
11:00 AM - Rev. Becky Hirata preaching in Japanese.

March 15
9:00 AM - Rev. Gary Oba preaching.
Mark 12:1-12
Parable of the Tenants: Society has always rejected its prophets.
11:00 AM - Rev. Becky Hirata preaching in Japanese.

March 22
9:00 AM - Rev. Gary Oba preaching.
Mark 12:28-44
Great Commandment: God’s most important commandment.
11:00 AM - Rev. Becky Hirata preaching in Japanese.

March 29
9:00 AM - Rev. Gary Oba preaching.
Mark 13:1-8, 24-37
End of the Age: the end will mark a new beginning.
11:00 AM - Rev. Becky Hirata preaching in Japanese.

Church Calendar

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Church Events

  • Ash Wednesday Service

    Ash Wednesday Service

    Wednesday, February 26, 7:30 PM. You are encouraged to begin the Lenten Season at this thoughtful Service that includes scripture, …
  • Japanese Film Night

    Japanese Film Night

    Friday, February 28, 7:30 PM, Sanctuary. Enjoy “Fueled: The Man They Called Pirate”, a 2016 drama directed by Takashi Yamazaki.  …
  • Cafe Aloha

    Cafe Aloha

    Saturday, February 29, 11:00 AM. Persons 70+ years old are invited to this program and Japanese lunch, led by Rev. …
  • Creation Bible Study

    Creation Bible Study

    Sunday, March 1, 2:00 PM, Orebaugh residence. This home-based Bible Study includes a scripture reading, informal discussion, fellowship time, and …
  • Lenten Study

    Lenten Study

    Thursday evenings beginning March 5 at 7:00 PM. April Yamasaki’s book Four Gifts: Seeking Self-Care for Heart, Soul, Mind, and …
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