Oconee Street United Methodist Church

06/07/2026

Thank you for another wonderful Athens PrideFest! ❤️💛💙💜🩷🌈

06/06/2026

Today’s the day, Athens! We’ll see you at booth 63. Oconee Street UMC is proud to be one of a few welcoming / affirming Athens churches participating in Pride today. See you there!

05/26/2026

Save the date! Oconee Street UMC is honored once again to host the Reconciling Ministries Network worship service during the North Georgia UMC annual conference. The service will be held on Wednesday, June 17 at 8 PM. All are welcome to attend. Anyone who wishes to join the choir is invited to join at 6:45 pm, and doors for the service will open at 7:30 pm.

04/30/2026

Let’s do church outside! Oconee Street UMC will hold Sunday school and worship service at Sandy Creek Park on May 3, followed by the annual church picnic. Come at 11 for worship and stay to eat. Bring a side-dish if you can. Visitors are welcome!

03/31/2026

To our transgender members, visitors and friends (as well as the siblings we haven't yet met), may you know on this Trans Day of Visibility that you are seen and loved.

Today is Transgender Day of Visibility.

In a world that is working hard to erase you — you are still here. Still beloved. Still made in the image of God.

No legislation changes that. No headline changes that. No amount of fear changes that.

You are seen. You are sacred. You belong.

Happy Transgender Day of Visibility from Reconciling Ministries Network. 🏳️‍⚧️

03/30/2026

Oconee Street United Methodist Church will be commemorating Holy Week with upcoming special services:
Maundy Thursday - Thursday, April 2, 6:30 p.m., facilitated by the Young Adult group
Good Friday Tenebrae Service - Friday, April 3, 6 p.m., with special music
Easter Sunday - Sunday, April 5, 11 a.m. worship, with special music and other morning activities

The college-age group of Oconee Street UMC leads Maundy Thursday service, a time when we remember the Last Supper, how Jesus introduced communion and washed his disciples' feet, demonstrating servant leadership and selfless love. April 2, 6:30 p.m. in the sanctuary, nursery available.

Good Friday will be commemorated with a Tenebrae service. The Seven Last Words of Christ service is a traditional Good Friday worship service focusing on the seven final sayings of Jesus on the cross, reflecting his humanity and divinity. This service will feature speakers, soloists, and the choir blending scripture, moments of reflection, and music to commemorate Jesus' crucifixion. April 3, 6 p.m. in the sanctuary. Nursery available.

Observe Easter Sunday, the most important day of the Christian calendar, when we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. Come hear the Good News – in words and through music – to inspire you. April 5, 7 a.m. Sunrise Service in the playground behind the church, 9:30 a.m. Sunday School, and our regular service at 11 a.m. in the sanctuary. Nursery available.

02/18/2026

Oconee Street UMC will commemorate the start of the season of Lent with a service on Wednesday February 18 at 6:00 pm. The service will be a time of quiet reflection and prayer, and will include the imposition of ashes for all who wish to receive them. All are welcome.

01/31/2026

February 1 update: given the cold temperatures and road conditions, we will not hold an in-person worship service on February 1. Please join us in person on February 8 when we will celebrate our "first Sunday of the month" Holy Communion and fellowship meal potluck lunch. ⛄️

01/23/2026

Due to ice storm warning that has been forecast for this weekend in Athens and surrounding areas, all Sunday activities and events at Oconee Street United Methodist Church (including our 11am worship service) are canceled for this Sunday, Jan. 25th.

This decision is made out of an abundance of caution, both for the safety of our congregants and in consideration of first responders, emergency workers, and others who will be using the roads for any needed emergency services through the weekend.

01/10/2026

The Athens-area 2026 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Ecumenical Service will be held on Sunday, Jan. 18 at 4 p.m. at Oconee Street United Methodist Church, 595 Oconee Street. The MLK Jr. Ecumenical Service is facilitated each year by the Athens Area Human Relations Council, in partnership with the Interfaith Clergy Partnership of Greater Athens. We are very grateful and honored that our congregation has been invited to host this special service for our community. A light reception will follow in the fellowship hall. Parking is available across the street from the church, and in the parking lot at 717 Oconee Street.