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Christ Westfield is Christ United Methodist Church, a United Methodist congregation in Westfield, Indiana. Its stated focus is inclusion: people with disabilities and young people are described as equally valued and empowered to worship, serve, and lead. The site presents a church small enough to feel like family, with Sunday worship at 10:00 am available in person, by livestream, or as a recording.
What the church says about itself
The homepage describes Christ United Methodist Church as "a place of inclusivity, connection, and spiritual growth," grounded in faith and intended as a warm, welcoming environment for all. It names a diverse community of believers in which young people and those with disabilities are "equally valued and empowered to worship, serve, and lead."
The page's own headings lay out four commitments:
| Heading | What it covers |
|---|---|
| Our Calling | The church's stated purpose and invitation to join |
| Disability Inclusion | Commitment to inclusion and leadership of persons with disabilities |
| Youth Leadership | Young people serving in ministry roles |
| Community Mission | Service and outreach in the surrounding community |
Disability inclusion
This is one of the church's two named distinctives. The site states a commitment to the inclusion and leadership of persons with disabilities, with the rationale that "every one of God's children has a gift to offer." The emphasis is not only on welcome but on leadership — people with disabilities are described as empowered to serve and lead, not merely to attend.
Youth leadership
The second distinctive is the scope given to young people. According to the site, every young person has a ministry, and the listed roles include greeters, communion servers, photographers, videographers, acolytes, and service on the administrative board, where leadership decisions are made. That last item is the notable one: youth participation extends to governance, not just visible Sunday tasks.
Community mission
The church describes working for the good of its community through feeding the hungry, providing essential household goods, supporting mental health, encouraging new business owners, and proclaiming the Good News of a risen Savior. These are stated activities rather than a schedule; anyone wanting details or ways to participate would need to check the site directly.
Worship and online access
- Sunday worship: 10:00 am.
- In person: the site expresses hope that visitors will join in person when they can.
- Online: livestream, plus recorded services available to watch anytime. The stated reason for the online option is practical — schedule, travel, or illness preventing in-person attendance.
Other activities and giving
Two recurring items appear on the homepage:
- Brew Theology — conversation and theology on Wednesdays at 7pm at Sun King.
- Financial Peace — a Financial Peace University course described as offering practical tools for building a workable budget, paying off debt, saving for the future, and communicating more confidently about finances. The site provides a registration link.
The page also includes a Donate option and a Subscribe link, and quotes Proverbs 19:17 on generosity to the poor.
Who this site is for
It is likely relevant if you are looking for a United Methodist congregation in or near Westfield, Indiana, and especially if you care about disability inclusion or meaningful youth leadership roles. It is also useful if you want to sample worship online before attending, or if you are interested in the midweek Brew Theology gathering or the Financial Peace course. The site does not publish a statement of beliefs beyond what is summarized here, so anyone with specific theological questions should contact the church directly.