We hope you will find this website useful in exploring the many opportunities available to persons of all ages, ethnicity, and interest at Laurel Heights United Methodist Church. We are located near downtown San Antonio in the historical Monte Vista neighborhood. We hope you will find where you fit at Laurel Heights and join us as we honor God through our worship and service to others. As you might imagine, we have changed a lot over the years, having to add new areas to accomodate our growth and vision for the future. Click here to read some our history.
Did you know that we turned 100 in November of 2009? We don't look or feel that old because we're still a growing church with new families joining us each year and new babies being born and baptized. Read comments others have left about what Laurel Heights has meant to them or make your own entry in in our Centennial Blog. Click here to open a new window that will take you there. Then, be sure to register so you can enter your own comments.
Get to know Senior Pastor Jim McClain. Read his messages to the congregation that appear in the church newsletter. Listen to Sunday sermons by Rev. McClain and others.
On Sunday mornings we offer two traditional worship services and Children's Church during the 11:00 service. On Wednesday evenings we have an informal communion service.
Learn about Sunday morning classes and programs available for all ages. Adults can choose from a wide range of topics as well as attend classes that are seasonal or otherwise infrequent.
Learn about the beliefs of The United Methodist Church and Laurel Heights United Methodist Church.
Get a head-start on Sunday morning services by reading and even printing out the Sunday bulletin. Memorial and funeral service bulletins are also posted here.
Keep up with news and church events in The Messenger, our bi-weekly church newsletter. You can subscribe to receive the newsletter online, as well as by postal delivery. The mailed Messenger is wrapped with The United Methodist Reporter which provides additional Methodist news stories, including articles from The Southwest Texas Conference of The United Methodist Church.
See a map and get driving directions to the church.
Learn about the governance committees and how you can become involved in the leadership of the church.
Learn about the Columbarium located in the northwest entry of the sanctuary. Individual niches are available for purchase.
Find contact information and read brief biographies of church staff and clergy.
Whether you are ready to learn, to serve, or in need of support, choose an area of interest from the pop-out menu under "Programs" to the left.
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