First United Methodist Church - Shelbyville

09/08/2026

Thankful that this moment was captured by Shannon. 😊

There is something beautiful about the way the light breaks through the clouds.

It’s a reminder that God doesn’t have to remove every cloud for His light to reach us. Sometimes, He simply shines through the middle of it.

Shannon Eady
Shelbyville, TN

09/06/2026

Matthew 25: 14-30 - "The Parable of Talents"

09/01/2026

Church, we are saddened to share that our beloved member, Mr. Wayne Crowell, passed away and joined the church triumphant.

Services will be this Friday at Doak Funeral Home.
Viewing at 10:30 am.
Funeral at 1 pm.

Please be in prayer for his family, especially his granddaughters Meghan, Anna-Claire, and Tori.

View Robert Wayne Crowell's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

08/30/2026

Sunday Morning Worship Service

08/29/2026

Our tables have been wonderfully set for the fully catered fellowship meal for Celebration Sunday. Hope to see you in worship and at this meal tomorrow starting at 10 am.

08/29/2026

On August 27, our cherished member, Jimmy Vaughn, known affectionately as Big Bubba Jim - joined the Church Triumphant. We ask that you would be in prayer for his family, especially his wife Reita and daughter Mallory.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm on Monday, August 31, 2026, in the chapel of Doak Funeral Home.

View James L. "Jimmy" Vaughn's obituary, send flowers and sign the guestbook.

08/29/2026

We ask that you would be in prayer for the family of our longtime and beloved member, Dr. Sue Johnson. She joined the Church Triumphant on August 17.
Her funeral will be held on October 17, at 2:00 P.M., at Tabernacle Cemetery in Brownsville, Tennessee.

Dr. Sue Welch Johnson passed away on August 17, 2026, in Birmingham, Alabama, at age 97.

08/28/2026

The Bedford County Ministerial Association will have a worship service at The Celebration Arena at 5:30 pm.
As a church attender, you can get free tickets for the Celebration that night. Just reach out to Bro. Jimmy West and pick up your ticket at the north gate.