First United Methodist Church of Gainesville Open Hearts. Open Minds. Open Doors.

Welcome to First United Methodist Church of Gainesville!

We welcome you to our internet home and invite you to utilize this website to learn more about the missions, ministries, and rich history of our church.

Join us for Worship on Sunday's at 8:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. with Sunday School for all ages from 9:45 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Pastors' Blog: know-christ.blogspot.com

Our Website is under construction. Event postings will be listed in this main page now and after completion. Informational pages may also contain current events. Thank you for your patience. For more information about the project you may contact the church office.

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WORSHIP SERVICES:

During our Sanctuary Renovation Project, all services, will be held in the Fellowship Center. We thank you for your patience and understanding during this time.

Second Time Around

Open M, Tu, Th, F from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Vacation Bible School

VBS is scheduled for June 17 through June 21 from 9:00 a.m. to Noon in the Fellowship Center.

Early registration will be available at the beginning of June. Children ages 3 years through 5th grade are invited to attend.

On Sunday, June 23, all children from VBS are invited to sing during the 10:45 a.m. Worship service.

Children's Music Camp

Music Camp is scheduled for July 8 through July 12 with rehearsal time TBA. Children ages 8-12 are invited to a week of rehearsal, fun, and to perform the Musical on Friday evening, July 12. More information coming soon.

Summer Break Parent's Night Out

The children of our church and their friends, nursery age through entering 6th grade, are invited to enjoy this event on Friday, July 26, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. There will be an inflatable slide, creativity table, Pizza, movie and popcorn. Cost is $10.00 for the first child in a family and $5.00 for each additional family member.

Summer Church Camps

The Bridgeport camps are filling up quickly. To register your child please visit the Camp website at www.bridgeportcamp.org look for schedules of 2013 camps. There is a deposit required of $50.00 to register. For more information contact Shawna Brinkley for youth and Robyn Hedrick for children. The church office can give you their contact numbers.

Weekly Church Event
Sundays 8:30 a.m. Worship Service 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Worship Service 1:30 p.m. Handbell Class 3:00 p.m. Youth Choirs 4:00 p.m. All Youth UMYF; Snack supper served at 5:30 p.m.
Wednesdays 3:00 p.m. Children on Wednesday (COW) 4:00 p.m. Jr. High Youth UMYF; No snack suppers served 6:10 p.m. Heritage Ringers 7:15 p.m. Chancel Choir

Monthly Events 2nd Tuesdays 6:30 p.m. Sarah Circle Sarah Circle is a United Methodist Women's group. Sarah Circle meets in the evenings for those who work to have a time of fellowship. This group usually meets for dinner or a snack with a discussion time and is open to all women. Contact Andrea Byars for more information at 665-3926. Sarah Circle is on break for the summer and will resume on Tuesday, September 10. 2nd Wednesdays 9a-3p Agape Quilters Apage (meaning: God's Love) Quilters is a group that seeks to provide an atmosphere to support the creative talents of First Church quilters, with prayer, as they reach out to church members who are in need of comfort from long-term recovery involving patient or family. You do not need to know how to quilt to be a part of this group. There are many processes to making a quilt that require no sewing skills. For more information or to donate materials and supplies to the group contact Towana Stafford at 612-2982. 3rd Mondays 10:30 a.m. Mizpah Circle Mizpah Circle is a United Methodist Woman's group. This group has planned programs and mission work during their meetings and usually enjoy a time of fellowship with a meal out, Dutch treat, after the meeting and is open to all women. Please contact the church office for more information at 665-3926. Mizpah Cirlcle is on break for the summer and will resume in September. 3rd Tuesdays Gwen's Group Gwen's Group is run by Robin and Cathy Brown. This grouping is for adults who wish to go on day trip adventures. Most trips begin between 9:00 and 10:00 a.m. and return around 3:00 p.m. Some evening excursions and days other than the 3rd Tuesday may also be planned. For more information about this program and upcoming trips, please call the church office.