Leander United Methodist Church
The Church Where Love Grows

For over 160 years, Leander UMC has been a place where faith comes alive, friendships are built in Christ, and we actively connect with our community. Rooted in the rich history of Leander and the surrounding areas, we are committed to living out our mission: Put Faith into Action, Enjoy Friendship in Christ, and Connect with Community.

Whether you’re visiting for the first time or seeking a place to grow in faith, we invite you to join us in worship, fellowship, and service. Together, let’s continue to be a beacon of God’s love, transforming lives and making a difference in our community and beyond.

Common Questions

We are a protestant denomination with the mission of making disciples of Jesus the Christ for the transormation of the world. The United Methodist Church was formed in 1968 by uniting The Methodist Church and the Evangelical United Brethren Church. The roots of Methodism can be traced to the revival movement of John and Charles Wesley in 18th century England. For more information about the United Methodist Church, click here.

Absolutely not. The United Methodist Church practices open doors, open hearts, and open minds. Expect to be welcomed and accepted just as you are.  If someone does not feel welcomed or accepted in our community, we want to know about it and work to change it.

Our "Who We Are" page explains a bit about the community of faith at LUMC, and any additional questions can be asked by contacting us!

Absolutely! United Methodists celebrate communion at an open table. All are welcome. There are no conditions. There is also no minimum age. The love of God is free and open to all and we demonstrate this belief in Communion.

Anyone wishing to be baptized or have their child baptized, can be baptized in the United Methodist Church, except those who have already been baptized. As we understand baptism to be an act of God, it is complete and need not be repeated.

If you are interested in pursuing baptism for yourself or your child, visit our baptism page.

Our church connects through service in our city, nation and throughout the world.  To find out specifics, check out our ACTION page.

Yes- in a couple of ways. We have our Itty Bitty Food Pantry in the back of our parking lot which is refilled almost every day with non-perishable foods, and we offer an HEB gift card to families in need once a month.

We've compiled a list of other resources in the Leander area that may apply to your needs as well.

If you are experiencing a crisis and need immediate assistance, please call our offices at 512-259-1284. To schedule a pastoral conversation, please visit our care page.

LUMC and the Rio Texas Conference have partnered with Safe Gatherings to screen and train staff and volunteers who work with children, youth, and vulnerable adults. Thorough background checks and extensive training are employed to help keep our kids and vulnerable adults safe. Every person at LUMC who works with children, youth, and/or vulnerable adults must be certified every two years.

Yes! We have Induction Loop technology in our sanctuary for those who have compatible hearing aids.