Claxton First

09/06/2026

Worship Service Sunday September 6, 2026

08/30/2026

Sunday morning worship August 30, 2026

08/26/2026

5th Annual Claxton First Pumpkin Fest!

It’s that time of year again!! Save the date for Saturday, October 10th! We’re excited to celebrate another wonderful year of Pumpkin Fest at Claxton First Church!

Check out the flyer below for all the details on this year’s festivities!

Ready to register or grab your Pumpkin Fest shirt? This year, our shirts aren’t just for the runners—they’re for everyone! Whether you’re participating in the Pumpkin Run or simply joining us for Pumpkin Fest, you can order the same official Pumpkin Fest 2026 T-shirt!

🏃 5K Pumpkin Run / 1-Mile Run Registration:
https://www.active.com/claxton-ga/running/distance-running-races/cfc-pumpkin-run-2026

You’ll also have the option to order your T-shirt during online run registration.

👕 Pumpkin Fest T-Shirt Order:
(Click the link below to see this year’s T-shirt design and place your order!)
https://claxtonfirst.aidaform.com/pumpkin-fest-tshirt-order-form

You can also scan the QR code on the flyer to visit our Pumpkin Fest page, where you’ll find both registration options.

Mark your calendars, invite your family and friends, and make plans to join us for another wonderful Pumpkin Fest!

08/23/2026

Sunday Worship August 23, 2026

08/18/2026

A neat glimpse into the early years of Claxton First Church! A special thanks to Georgia on My Mind for sharing this wonderful piece of our church’s history!

Evans County, Claxton, around 1900…This early view shows the Methodist Church on Main Street, and the building was almost brand new when this photograph was taken.

The congregation had been organized in 1892 by twenty-five members of Brewton Church. Before they had a church of their own, they met for prayer meetings and Sunday school in a Masonic building. According to the South Georgia Methodist Conference history, theirs was the oldest organized congregation of any denomination in Claxton.

The first dedicated church building—the one seen here—was completed in 1899 during the pastorate of Rev. R. M. Booth. Rev. C. S. J. Strickland had served as the congregation’s first pastor.

This little wooden church did not remain for very long. In 1912, the congregation erected a new brick sanctuary under Rev. C. T. Clark. The church continued to grow and change through the decades, including additions in 1940 and 1954.

There’s also a little geographical twist to this photograph. Although we know Claxton today as the county seat of Evans County, Evans County did not exist when this picture was made. It was created in 1914 from portions of Bulloch and Tattnall counties. Claxton itself was a very young railroad town at the time, having developed after the railroad came through the area in the 1890s.

So this photograph captures more than an old church—it catches Claxton during its earliest years, when both the town and many of the institutions that would shape it were still taking root.



Georgia on My Mind curated by Lisa Land Cooper – Author and Historian

© 2026 Lisa Land Cooper – Author and Historian

08/16/2026

Sunday Worship August 16, 2026

07/25/2026

🍑 PEACHES WITH A PURPOSE IS BACK! 🍑

Help us support the Samaritan’s Purse International Livestock Project while enjoying some delicious, end-of-season peaches! 🍑

Order online using the QR code or the link below: https://claxtonfirst.aidaform.com/august-2026-peaches-with-a-purpose

06/08/2026

🍑 Peaches With A Purpose 🍑

Support missions while enjoying fresh Georgia peaches!

For just $30, you can order a half bushel of peaches coming straight from Middle Georgia peach country. Every purchase helps support two mission opportunities in Africa (see flyer for details)!

📅 Pickup Date: Thursday, June 25
⏰ Time: 3:00–6:00 PM

Scan the QR code or click the link below:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfK29SgQALDxbFoUsbGRKUdL30hPDGjlvtHH3QZl0UyzzzMuA/viewform

05/21/2026

Join us for a week of fun, faith, games, and unforgettable memories for our Summer Adventure program. WHAT A MESS is for kids Pre-K through 5th grade. All the great things are happening May 31–June 4 from 5:30–8:00 PM. Don’t miss it!

Register today using the QR code on the flyer!

04/22/2026

Sundays are for creativity and community!

The women of CFC along with a few friends spent a wonderful afternoon at Brookside Gifts in Hagan for a time of painting, laughter, and true fellowship.

It was so much more than just a craft day; it was a chance to share encouragement, lend a helping hand, and ensure everyone walked away with a masterpiece.

A huge thank you to Yolanda and Jamie for hosting us, and to every lady who spent their afternoon lifting each other up. Everyone left with a beautiful piece of art and a full heart.