Athens First United Methodist Church

Athens First United Methodist Church Our shared mission is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.

"Wow, God!” is what we’ll be shouting all next week! Vacation Bible School begins Monday, and we are getting ready for Y...
05/28/2026

"Wow, God!” is what we’ll be shouting all next week!

Vacation Bible School begins Monday, and we are getting ready for YOU!

We are praying big prayers for the kids who will walk through our doors and for the volunteers and leaders who will share God’s love.

As we observe Memorial Day, we pause to remember and give thanks for the brave men and women who gave their lives in ser...
05/25/2026

As we observe Memorial Day, we pause to remember and give thanks for the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our nation.

Yesterday in worship, a wreath was placed in our altar space in remembrance of those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Following the service, the wreath was taken to Memorial Park as a tribute to their courage, service, and sacrifice.

It’s Pentecost Sunday!Pentecost, the fiftieth and final day of the Easter season, celebrates the outpouring of the Holy ...
05/24/2026

It’s Pentecost Sunday!

Pentecost, the fiftieth and final day of the Easter season, celebrates the outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles and the establishment of the Church through the preaching of the apostles and the baptism of the thousands who on that day believed in the Gospel message. The day emphasizes that the Church is understood as the body of Christ, which is drawn together and given life by the Holy Spirit.

“The music Sunday evening was just spectacular! Most gorgeous music I have ever heard. The amount of work it must have t...
05/19/2026

“The music Sunday evening was just spectacular! Most gorgeous music I have ever heard. The amount of work it must have taken for all the musicians is almost overwhelming."

This is just one of the many emails and texts that we have received since Sunday night! Thank you to every single person who took part to make CREATION a truly spectacular evening.

What a powerful close to our 2025-2026 concert series!

If you were unable to attend the concert, here is the livestream link:

https://vimeo.com/1193009377

This morning we welcomed new members and witnessed a sweet baptism!We welcomed to our church family Jason, Jena, Colin, ...
05/18/2026

This morning we welcomed new members and witnessed a sweet baptism!

We welcomed to our church family Jason, Jena, Colin, and Grant Hills, and we had the joy of offering the sacrament of baptism to Clara Hartman Howell, daughter of Elizabeth and Stuart Howell.

Join us in welcoming our new members!

05/14/2026

Glorious sounds of last night’s CREATION dress rehearsal!

Join us this Sunday at 7:00 PM for our closing concert of the season.

Dan Forrest's CREATION | AFUMC Concert Series

This past Sunday we celebrated the baptism of James Rabe, son of Rachel and Jarrett Rabe. It was a special moment on a b...
05/12/2026

This past Sunday we celebrated the baptism of James Rabe, son of Rachel and Jarrett Rabe. It was a special moment on a beautiful Mother’s Day. Big sisters were super proud, and we have a feeling James just might grow up to be a great preacher one day!

Congratulations to our Athens First Choral Scholar '26 alumni, Marianna Baccus and Ava Bogarde, for leading “Georgia on ...
05/09/2026

Congratulations to our Athens First Choral Scholar '26 alumni, Marianna Baccus and Ava Bogarde, for leading “Georgia on My Mind" and the Alma Mater for the University of Georgia Commencement tonight!

Your Athens First family is proud of you!

Did you know we’re still in Eastertide?In the Christian calendar, Eastertide is the joyful 50‑day season from Easter Day...
05/06/2026

Did you know we’re still in Eastertide?

In the Christian calendar, Eastertide is the joyful 50‑day season from Easter Day to Pentecost, celebrating the resurrection of Christ and the ongoing work of new life and hope.

So we’re sharing a few more Easter photos as a reminder:

He is risen.
And the joy continues.

Congratulations to our 2026 high school graduates! We are so proud of you. We can't wait to see where God leads you on t...
05/04/2026

Congratulations to our 2026 high school graduates! We are so proud of you. We can't wait to see where God leads you on the next step of your journey!

❤️💙💚🩵 As our students shared in service on Sunday, Athens First UMC has left a mark on all of our graduating seniors. Thank you, Athens First, for loving them well! ❤️💙💚🩵

Senior Recognition Sunday is this Sunday, May 3! We cannot wait to celebrate the Class of 2026. We hope you will join us...
05/01/2026

Senior Recognition Sunday is this Sunday, May 3! We cannot wait to celebrate the Class of 2026.

We hope you will join us in praying for them as they take the next steps in their faith and journey!

Address

327 N Lumpkin Street
Athens, GA
30601

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9pm - 1pm
Sunday 9:30am - 12pm

Telephone

+17065431442

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