Visiting:
First United Methodist FAQ's
1. How long do the worship services last?
Both the 9:00 am Contemporary Service and the 11:00 am Traditional Service last approximately one hour. Our Sunday School Small Groups for children, youth & adults meet between the the services from 10:00 am to 10:45 am.
2. What should I wear?
Come as you are! Our congregation 's style ranges from business-casual to jeans and casual shirts. We want you to wear what's comfortable to you. .
3. Do you make guests wear a name tag or stand up during the service so that everyone sees I am a guest at the church?
No, we don’t want our guests to feel uncomfortable in any way during their visit to First United Methodist Church. We do have welcome centers by our Sanctuary and Worship Center and we do hope that you will stop by and pick up a “welcome” bag with church information and a small gift. We hope that you will be warmly welcomed by our congregation and that you will find your worship service of choice to be meaningful & and uplifting.
4. What is the difference in the two services?
The music in our Contemporary Service is the same praise and worship music you might hear on Contemporary Christian radio stations featuring a full band and singers. The worship style is more organic. In our Traditional service, our Chancel Choir leads the congregation in the singing of traditional hymns accompanied by pipe organ or piano and the worship style is more ritualistic.
5. Where do I park?
We have parking lots at the corner of Broad & Kirkman St., on the corner of Pujo St. and Kirkman St., and off of Ford St on the west side of the church facility. There is also Sunday morning parking available along Broad St. and Pujo St.
6. What about my kids?
Children of all ages are welcome in our worship services and our Children's Director brings a special message for the kids each Sunday. Each child is offered an activity bag to keep them busy during the service.
There is a nursery available for the little ones ages 6 weeks to 4 years of age. Our nursery caregivers love children and are dedicated to making sure your children are safe and well-cared for while you are in worship, Sunday School, Bible Study, or any other church-sponsored activity. Caregivers are CPR and First Aid certified. We use a pager system so that if a parent is needed, we will page you to come to the nursery.
Between our two worship services (10:00 am-10:45 am) children ages 3-5th grade have Sunday School on the 2nd floor of the main church building. Youth from 6th grade through 12th grade meet on the 3rd floor of the main church building between worship services and then again on Sunday evenings.
7. How can I speak with a Pastor?
Our Pastors are available by calling the church office at (337) 436-6656,
Senior Pastor, Rev. Weldon Bares. weldon.bares@fumclc.org
8. What do United Methodists believe?
Please use the following link to read about United Methodist beliefs:
9. How can I get involved at First United Methodist Church?
We’d love for you to join us for any of our worship services, Bible Studies, Sunday School classes, fellowship events, or mission opportunities. You don’t have to be a member here to get involved in the life of the church. In fact, it’s a wonderful way to meet people, make new friends, enhance your spiritual growth, and help make a difference in the life of those in need in our surrounding community, our nation, and our world. Be sure to check out the website, our Facebook page, or our monthly newsletter to find out what’s happening here at the church. You can always contact the church office for more information about upcoming events at (337) 436-6656 or visit https://www.fumclc.org/upcoming-events
