Athens First United Methodist Church

Yesterday, our Agape Adult Ministry enjoyed a wonderful morning at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia for Free Sketch Friday! They spent the morning exploring the gardens and museum and afterward enjoyed lunch before returning to the church.

We are grateful for opportunities like these to connect and enjoy God’s creation together!

"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 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 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 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