About Us

About Us

There is a place for you at First United Methodist Church! Our fellowship is open to all. In the name of Christ, we extend you a warm welcome and invite you to participate in worship, Sunday School, Wednesday at First Methodist or any of our other ministry opportunities. At First Methodist, you have the opportunity to become friends with God and other Christians.

We would describe our congregation as a vibrant, growing, contemporary church that offers many opportunities for Christian growth and fellowship. From attending Sunday and weekday worship, Bible Studies, and other events or by traveling with a Volunteer in Mission team to Mexico, at First Methodist you will discover that our people are vitally involved in the work of Christ. We seek to strengthen Christian ties for individuals and families. If you are looking for a church home, we ask you to prayerfully consider First Methodist. We welcome you in the name of Christ!

About the United Methodist Church...

(The following information was taken from the UMC website: www.unitedmethodist.org)

The United Methodist Church's members share beliefs with other Christian Groups, including faith in God: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Traditionally, we have emphasized the following:

God will comfort, guide, and forgive every person, no matter who they are or what they've done.

Serving others and Christian faith go hand in hand.

We find peace with God and spiritual fulfillment both in solitary moments of reflection and in a community of faith.

Our Church is made up of people who share faith in Jesus Christ.

We seek to make our private and our public actions congruent with our faith.

We are a global movement of churches that's making a difference in the world.

In practice, we are similar to other Protestant denominations, affirming our beliefs through the sacred symbols of baptism and communion.

Through baptism, we accept God's gifts through Jesus. There is no strict rule among United Methodists about how baptism must be performed, although sprinkling water on the head of the person being baptized is most common. Everyone is accepted and welcome at the communion table, whether members of the Church or not, kids or adults. In practice, we are similar to other Protestant denominations, affirming our beliefs through the sacred symbols of baptism and communion.

For more detailed information on the beliefs of the United Methodist Church, visit the UMC website (www.unitedmethodist.org), or you may schedule an appointment with Dr. Sam Morris (328.5252).