DUE TO THE LEVEL 2 SNOW EMERGENCY IN EFFECT AS OF WEDNESDAY EVENING, THE DECISION HAS BEEN MADE TO KEEP THE CHURCH BUILDING CLOSED DURING THE MORNING HOURS. AS THE SNOWFALL ABATES, A FURTHER DECISION WILL BE MADE REGARDING OPENING FOR AFTERNOON/EVENING HOURS. STAY TUNED FOR UPDATES.

 Join Kim Mather -  2^nd Thursday of the Month - East Elementary 7:30 a.m.

 Join Rick Seiter – 2^nd Wednesday of the month - Athens High school 7:00 a.m.,

 The Plains Elementary 7:30(+/-) and Chauncey Elementary 7:45(+/-)

​The First UMC Youth Fellowship will now be meeting on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th (when there is one!) Sundays of the month. For more detailed information, please click on the YOUTH section of the menu bar at the top of this web page. Thanks!

The January/February edition of our church newsletter, The Spire, is available here on the website. Click on the "ABOUT US" tab and follow the link to the newsletter. Blessings as you read!

Thirsting for More

Theseason of Lent is often a time when we think about “giving something up” – a hold-over from its penitential flavor in the medieval church.  But what if we thought less about what we

were giving up, and focused instead on that which truly satisfies the soul. We covenant together in the United Methodist Church to participate in the

practices of prayer, presence, gifts, service, and witness.  Join us this Lent as we explore these spiritual disciplines that satisfy the soul’s thirst for more.

At First United Methodist, each Sunday morning worship experience offers a unique expression of faith.  At 9 a.m., the Heritage Worship service utilizes classic hymns and liturgies in the intimate setting of the Chapel. 

At 10:30 a.m., the New Traditions Worship in the Sanctuary includes a breadth of song and liturgy, and the Chancel and other choirs. The same Scripture-based message will be provided at both services. Join us Sunday morning to worship!