CUMMING FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
A Lighthouse Congregation and Anchor Church of The United Methodist Church
9 AM – “Gloria Dei” Modern Worship
Family Life Center
9 AM – Outdoor Worship
Chapel at Bald Ridge Marina
11 AM – Traditional Worship
Sanctuary
Where all are welcome and all means ALL!
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Current Events
Celebration Sunday Lunch
Fall Consigment Sale
Faith Development Prayer Community
Women’s Wednesday Bible Study
JULY 28 – 11 AM
There will be one service on campus at 11 AM on July 28 (no “Gloria Dei” service at 9 AM.)
On Celebration Sunday we will welcome new members, celebrate baptisms. and share in a meal together. Plan to join us at 11 AM.
To sign up to attend lunch, click here. Let us know you are coming and what you will bring.
The 9 AM Chapel service at Bald Ridge Marina will take place as scheduled.
NEW FALL OFFERINGS
The Faith Development team has been working to create new offerings for Fall 2024:
- Prayer Community, Sundays 4-6 PM, August 11-November 24 – Using the book “Learning to Pray” by James Martin, SJ. Order the book here. Sign up to participate here. Contact Ann Tallant for more information.
- Wanderings With Nature – Various – Learn more about the various offerings that allow you to connect with the wondrous variety of God’s creation, both human and non human. Click here to learn more. Contact Lynn Pugh for more information.
WE ARE SEEKING VOLUNTEERS
We have openings for volunteers in the media booth to help with light, sound, and graphic slide preparation (experience is helpful, but NOT necessary. You can assist with:
- 11 AM Worship
- Children’s Programs (Preschool, VBS, etc.)
- Weddings
- Funerals
- Concerts
GENERAL CONFERENCE WRAPUP
To the right are five resources to better understand the 2024 General Conference of The United Methodist Church which was recently concluded in Charlotte, North Carolina. Use the links to view videos and documents.
MONDAY MUSIC
Each Monday, John Hutchinson, Director of Music, Worship & Arts, presents piano, organ, or vocal music based on beloved hymn tunes and classical music. Click here to visit the music page and choose from hundreds of music videos.
MATT TALK EPISODES
Each week, Dr. Stewart and guests present a video digest of things to know that are happening at the church at the local and regional levels and beyond. Click here to see the the most recent episode as well as past episodes.
CFUMC IS BEST OF FORSYTH
Cumming First United Methodist Church has been recognized by the Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce as the most active faith based organization with the most recorded volunteer service hours in the MLK Week of Service!”
Cumming First United Methodist Church was voted as “Best of Forsyth 2024” for a church or religious institution.
The Northeast District of the North Georgia Conference has presented Cumming FUMC with a check for $166,173 for communications needs ($35,400) and green energy updates ($130,773). The North Georgia Conference and Northeast District continue to believe in and support Cumming FUMC.
CFUMC IS RECOGNIZED
Cumming First United Methodist Church was recognized by the Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce as the most active faith based community with the most volunteer service hours during the Martin Luther King Week of Service, 2024.
Learn More about the UMC
To learn more about the United Methodist Church, and its mission in North Georgia and the world, visit these sister sites:
Mission Opportunities
We know that people have many different ministry passions and offer these opportunities to support ministry beyond the local church.
WHY DO WE SUPPORT SPECIAL SUNDAYS?
United Methodists celebrate on specific days to unite and make clear the commitment of the church as the people of God, and to give everyone the opportunity
to contribute to special programs approved and supported by the Church. For stories on how you make a difference, click here.
UMCOR DISASTER RELIEF
UMCOR, or the United Methodist Committee on Relief, is the church’s primary response organization to disasters throughout the country and the world. UMCOR is usually one of the first organizations on the ground after a fire, a tornado, a hurricane, an earthquake, or other disasters, with food, hygiene kits and relief efforts. To learn more about UMCOR and the opportunities to support disaster relief, click here.
LOVE MY CHURCH JOBS
Help with small projects around the church such as repairing drywall, painting, etc. Click here to volunteer.