Silver Lake United
Methodist Church
Open Minds, Open Hearts, Open Doors
- Adult Sunday School 9:30
- Worship Service 10:30
- Fellowship Time 11:30
204 Madore St, Silver Lake, Kansas
We are a Grace-filled community living out the rules of John Wesley, the founder of Methodism: “Do no harm. Do good. Stay in love with God.”
Your first Sunday
Come as you are. Bring the kids.
Worship at 10:30
Adult Sunday School starts at 9:30. Worship is at 10:30. Stay after for Fellowship Time at 11:30.
Wiggles welcome
God put the wiggle in children, so you never have to hush it in God's house. Each Sunday the kids come down front for a Children's Message. A nursery is open during worship for birth through preschool, run by volunteers trained through Safe Gatherings.
Watch from home
Every Sunday service streams live on our Facebook page. Live videos stay up for 30 days, and past sermons are on YouTube.
This November
Gratitude That Changes Everything
Gratitude begins with noticing. Join us each Sunday in November.
Our mission
Embrace. Engage. Extend.
The three words around our seal are the mission of this church.
Embrace
We embrace God and our neighbor. Like the Good Samaritan, we count anyone in need as our neighbor.
Engage
We engage with others to connect and grow. We are meant to live in fellowship with one another.
Extend
We extend God's love by serving others, with kindness, food, support and prayer.
“As disciples of Jesus Christ, we have the opportunity to make a difference!”
Ministries
A place for every generation.
Homebuilders Sunday School
Our adult class meets every Sunday morning at 9:30.
Wednesday Men's Coffee
Every Wednesday at 8:00 AM in the Fellowship Hall. Conversation, jokes and stories. Once a month the group meets for breakfast at a local restaurant or in Dover. Anyone can join at any time.
United Methodist Women
Local and global outreach, plus purchases that ease the church budget. Their events include pies for Harvest Home and the garage sale.
Youth Group
Midweek Mingle, yoga, and service for the church and the community. Bigger gatherings through the year include a mission trip, a Halloween grill out and movie night, and lock-ins.
Children's Ministry
A Children's Message every Sunday and a nursery for little ones during worship.
Christian Caring Cooks
Home-cooked meals and a note of encouragement for families facing illness, grief, a new baby or recovery.
Care Team
Church volunteers who care for, encourage and support one another. The team meets the first Sunday of every month.
Our mission partners
We serve with ministries around Topeka and beyond. The whole world is our neighbor.
- Topeka North Outreach
- Topeka JUMP
- ODIM of Guatemala
- UMCOR disaster relief
- Topeka Rescue Mission
- Doorstep of Topeka
Harvest Home
A fall tradition since 1926
It started with the farm families of Silver Lake. Just before Thanksgiving, church members gathered for a noon meal and a bazaar to give thanks for the end of the harvest.
In 1931 it became an evening dinner open to the whole community. In 1970 a lunch was added, at first to feed the women cooking the dinner. Word got out, people started coming, and the lunch became part of the celebration.
Call for this year's Harvest Home
Meet the pastor
Pastor Sandra Fatuma
Pastor Sandra began serving Silver Lake in July 2026. She also serves Rossville United Methodist Church and is pursuing her Master of Divinity at Perkins School of Theology. Her passion is preaching, pastoral care, and helping congregations live out their faith in their communities.
“My prayer is that together we will continue to be a church that reflects Christ's love in Silver Lake and beyond.”
Pat and Ande Brewster, Building Coordinators.
Brenda Ackerly, Church Custodian.
Our history
More than 150 years in Silver Lake.
- 1869
On May 22, Kansas charters the Methodist Episcopal Church of Silver Lake. Members meet in homes and in the schoolhouse.
- 1877
On May 5, members gather at the home of Hiram Rice to elect trustees. The church counts its continuous history from that day.
- 1878
The lot is bought on April 30 for $75. The new church is dedicated in December.
- 1926
The first Harvest Home.
- 1931
Harvest Home becomes an evening dinner open to the whole community.
- 2026
Pastor Sandra Fatuma begins serving Silver Lake in July.
We keep a list of every pastor who has served here, from E.F. Holland in 1877 to today. Together we honor the heritage of the past and move boldly into the future, with Open Minds, Open Hearts, and Open Doors.
Kind words
5.0 from 7 Google reviews.
“Small town church fulfilling the needs of the community.”
“The friendly people and their interest in their church and trying to help other people.”
Plan a visit
Let us know you are coming.
Pick a Sunday and we will look for you at the door. First-time guests can also call the church office at (785) 582-4714.
Online booking demo
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Giving
Your tithes and offerings make a difference in Silver Lake and around the world. Give once or set up a recurring gift. You can also give to a memorial fund or to a specific ministry.
Get in touch
We would love to meet you.
Phone(785) 582-4714
Visit204 Madore St, Silver Lake, KS 66539Mail: PO Box 188, Silver Lake, KS 66539
