Cornerstone UMC

Cornerstone UMC We are a church that does our best to love like Jesus, welcome those who feel alone, and meet needs in our community and our world.

A United Methodist Church in Newnan, Georgia. Contemporary worship service is on Sundays at 9:00am, followed by Sunday school at 10:00am, and Traditional worship at 11:00am. Visit https://www.cornerstonenewnan.org for more information.

Off to a Running StartThe 2026 - 2027 school year is off and running, and O’Rourke Ministries, in partnership with Corne...
09/03/2026

Off to a Running Start

The 2026 - 2027 school year is off and running, and O’Rourke Ministries, in partnership with Cornerstone United Methodist Church, wants to make sure that all children in our community are off to a great running start, too.

Since 2015, O’Rourke Ministries has been a community outreach program of Cornerstone UMC. When disadvantaged children are discreetly identified by teachers and counselors, O’Rourke Ministries notifies Cornerstone members who go into action to procure what is needed for the most vulnerable members of our society.

Each fall this program provides shoes and socks for children to wear to school. Since not all shoes are suitable for PE classes and sports, the shoes purchased by the Cornerstone congregation are specifically athletic shoes.

O’Rourke Ministries was created by Cornerstone tenth grader, Brandon Steiper, who, in 2015, found a way to honor the memory of fellow church member, Dr. Sean O’Rourke. Sean, who was a young doctor at the time of his death in 2014, had a heart for helping others here in Coweta County as well as those he met during international mission trips with his Cornerstone family. The O’Rourke family agreed that a community outreach program named for Sean was a fitting tribute.

Today Brandon Steiper continues to be involved with O’Rourke Ministries as its director. Along with the dedicated leadership of the O’Rourke family and the generous members of Cornerstone UMC, our county’s children are able to take a first step towards a successful school year.

Pictured below, Cathy Pugh, Missions Chair, and Rhonda O'Rourke bring in more athletic shoe donations for our community.

Grief can be an overwhelming journey, but you don't have to walk through it alone.Our next GriefShare session begins Thu...
08/03/2026

Grief can be an overwhelming journey, but you don't have to walk through it alone.

Our next GriefShare session begins Thursday, August 13, at 7:00 p.m. This 13-week group offers practical encouragement through video teaching, discussion, and a workbook—all in a caring, supportive environment.

If you or someone you know is carrying the weight of loss, we invite you to join us.

You can register online at GriefShare.org.

Connection happens when people show up together.Across generations, this looks like learning, serving, and building rela...
05/15/2026

Connection happens when people show up together.

Across generations, this looks like learning, serving, and building relationships side by side. It creates a stronger, more connected church over time.

That is the kind of community being shaped here.

You’re invited to celebrate together.
Cornerstone Celebration | May 17

Ministry That Connects, Not DividesTalking with Brian is always a pleasure. He is upbeat, thoughtful, and articulate.Eve...
05/13/2026

Ministry That Connects, Not Divides

Talking with Brian is always a pleasure. He is upbeat, thoughtful, and articulate.
Ever the prepared student, he even came with a few notes ready to share about Cornerstone.

When reflecting on the church’s recent history, Brian pointed to a pivotal shift: moving from two separate worship services to one blended gathering. It was a practical decision born out of attendance realities, but it reshaped the church in meaningful ways.

Instead of segmenting by preference, generations began worshiping in the same room every week. Traditions were honored. Styles were blended. That structural decision became the foundation for the church’s direction.

Newnan includes both a growing retiree population and families with young children. Rather than create isolated ministries for each age group, Cornerstone chose connection.

Grandparents serving alongside young families. Children participating in mission efforts with adults. Volunteers of all ages working together in outreach initiatives.
There is no separate senior program. No compartmentalized experience. For a church of this size, unity creates strength.

This approach is not accidental. It is organizationally intentional.

One of the most significant outcomes of the branding process was clarity. Leadership reached consensus on how to describe who they are today, not who they were years ago, not what past events defined, but who they are now.

Brian summarized it simply: generations learning, loving, and serving side by side.
The visual branding reflects this organizational reality. Distinct forms come together into a single, cohesive symbol, the cross of Christ. The individual elements are not competing for attention; they are interconnected.

Service is how love takes shape.It shows up in action. Stepping forward, offering support, and building relationships wi...
05/11/2026

Service is how love takes shape.

It shows up in action. Stepping forward, offering support, and building relationships with care and understanding.

This is how the church lives out what it believes, one step at a time.

You’re invited to celebrate together.
Cornerstone Celebration | May 17

Small acts add up.Compassion is lived out in everyday moments. Simple, steady actions that, over time, come together to ...
05/08/2026

Small acts add up.

Compassion is lived out in everyday moments. Simple, steady actions that, over time, come together to form something meaningful and lasting.

That is how a church reflects what it believes.

You’re invited to celebrate together.
Cornerstone Celebration | May 17

Showing up matters.People who step in, stay involved, and carry responsibility together over time.That kind of consisten...
05/06/2026

Showing up matters.

People who step in, stay involved, and carry responsibility together over time.

That kind of consistency shapes the life of this church and strengthens every ministry.

You’re invited to be part of it.
Cornerstone Celebration | May 17

The Shape of CompassionWhen I sat down with Jodie to talk about Cornerstone, she was organizing supplies while answering...
05/04/2026

The Shape of Compassion

When I sat down with Jodie to talk about Cornerstone, she was organizing supplies while answering my questions. It felt fitting. Service isn’t something she schedules. It’s something she lives.

As we talked, one thing became clear: her life has been shaped by compassion modeled for her here.

In her senior year of high school, Jodie met weekly with Ms. Lois, one of Cornerstone’s founding members, for one-on-one Bible study at her home. Using a simple green workbook, Ms. Lois helped prepare her for college, encouraging her to wrestle with one key question:

“Why do I believe what I believe?”

It wasn’t flashy. It was faithful. It was a safe space to ask hard questions without fear. At graduation, Ms. Lois gave Jodie her first adult study Bible, still worn from use today.

Ms. Lois and her husband, Mr. Ed, also opened their farm to the youth group. They hosted gatherings, built relationships, and showed up. When Jodie’s car broke down, an adult Sunday school class quietly paid to fix it.

“We don’t sign up. We show up,” she told me. That phrase captures something essential about Cornerstone.

Today, that same thread continues. Through programs like Secret Pal, adults stay connected to graduating seniors with notes and encouragement throughout their first year away. Cornerstone has also been recognized for excellence in missions, from local partnerships to global response efforts.

Compassion here isn’t abstract. It’s practiced.

When we developed the new logo, the team was drawn to the cross. Rather than a single solid form, they chose individual pieces coming together to create one unified whole. That visual reflects Cornerstone.

Different generations. Different ministries. Different stories. All forming one body.
Stories like Ms. Lois and Mr. Ed’s generosity are not side notes in Cornerstone’s history, they are part of its structure.

Individual acts of compassion, like each shape in the cross, may seem small on their own. But it’s their closeness that gives the cross depth and dimension. Those singular pieces come together to form the full shape of the cross, strong, unified, and unmistakable.

Compassion is seen in how people are treated.It takes shape in noticing needs and responding with dignity, respect, and ...
05/04/2026

Compassion is seen in how people are treated.

It takes shape in noticing needs and responding with dignity, respect, and grace, steady and consistent, rooted in care for others.

That commitment shapes the way this church serves its neighbors and supports one another.

You’re invited to experience it.
Cornerstone Celebration | May 17

A Clearer Voice for the FutureWhen you’ve been part of a church for 25 years, you develop a sense of what truly defines ...
05/01/2026

A Clearer Voice for the Future

When you’ve been part of a church for 25 years, you develop a sense of what truly defines it. Roger Bryant has seen Cornerstone through seasons of growth, leadership transitions, mission expansion, and generational change. He and his wife first visited after moving to the area to be closer to family. From the beginning, he said, the church felt genuinely welcoming.

Over the years, Roger has served in nearly every capacity, from assisting in children’s classes to leading adult discussions, from working on campus projects to supporting Vacation Bible School. He has watched teenagers, retirees, and young families love, learn and serve Jesus side by side.

He speaks about Cornerstone not in slogans, but in patterns: steady involvement in local outreach, thoughtful global partnerships, consistent care for neighbors, and a willingness to invest time and effort where it matters. Meals prepared. Funds raised. Yards cleaned. Students taught. Needs met.

That steady rhythm of generosity comes from a deep sense of gratitude, something he believes truly defines the church.

Early on, Roger made an important distinction. This wasn’t about reinventing Cornerstone. It was about articulating it more clearly. The goal was not to become something new, but to describe more effectively who the church already is.
Most importantly, he believes the outcome reflects reality.

“It helps us speak with one voice,” he shared. Not only to the community, but within the congregation itself.

For Roger, this work is less about design and more about clarity for the years ahead. And that clarity positions the church well for whatever comes next.

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2956 Sharpsburg McCollum Road
Newnan, GA
30265

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 3pm
Tuesday 8am - 3pm
Wednesday 8am - 3pm
Thursday 8am - 3pm
Friday 8am - 12pm
Sunday 9am - 7:30pm

Telephone

+16785529124

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