It is our desire that you visit us on a Sunday morning as we join in the joy and holy work of corporate worship. There are also multiple ways to get plugged into the life of the Church, make lasting friendships, and doing life together as a community of believers.

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Please see the announcement above for current worship times.

Traditional worship takes place on Sunday mornings in the main sanctuary.

The 11 a.m. service uses the Service of Word and Table and lasts approximately an hour. The service has a more formal structure with processionals, historic creeds, acoustic instruments such as pipe organ and piano, congregational hymns, choral music, spoken word, and visual displays.

Holy Communion (the Eucharist) is celebrated each month, usually on the first Sunday of the month. The United Methodist Church has an “open table” which means that all persons regardless of age or religious tradition are invited to participate.

The 11:00 AM service is available on live streaming and archives of past sermons are available on our media page.

HOW SHOULD I DRESS?

You’ll find people from all walks of life at CFUMC and a broad range of attire from dressy to casual. All are welcome.

WHAT IS THE MUSIC LIKE?

The traditional worship music is acoustic and is led by choirs, vocal, and instrumental soloists. This is where you will hear the pipe organ, piano and church choirs playing and singing music ranging from the Renaissance to classic hymns to jazz and traditional spirituals.

WHAT SHOULD I BRING?

You need only come to participate fully. You may wish to bring your Bible though scriptures are read from a variety of Bible translations. You may also wish to bring something on which and with which to write so that you may take notes.

Please see the announcement above for current worship times.

As you might expect, Modern worship contains fewer formal elements than traditional, though the aim of authentic and vital worship together remains the same. The Latin phrase “Gloria Dei” means simply “glory to God.” This is a Service of Word and Table, meaning that holy communion is served weekly. The United Methodist Church has an “open table” which means that all persons regardless of age or religious tradition are invited to participate. The 9 AM service is available as archived video and can be found on our media page.

HOW SHOULD I DRESS?

You’ll find the dress for Modern Worship to be very casual.

WHAT IS THE MUSIC LIKE?

The music is led by electronically enhanced instruments and vocals. Music for the service has been written and produced specifically with a modern ear in mind, though there is often turn toward traditional hymns done with a distinctly modern flair. Our ultimate goal is not to perform, but to participate in worship as a collective of believers.

WHAT SHOULD I BRING?

You need only come to participate fully. You may wish to bring your Bible though scriptures are read from a variety of Bible translations. You may also wish to bring something on which and with which to write so that you may take notes. If you don’t have a Bible, you may follow this link for a free Bible application on your mobile device.

WHAT TO EXPECT AT THE BALD RIDGE MARINA CHAPEL SERVICE?

Outdoor chapel services are held at 9 AM at the Bald Ridge Marina Chapel on Lake Lanier beginning the first Sunday in May and continuing through Labor Day. These are ecumenical services that are hosted by the Bald Ridge Marina Trustees. For several decades, the Trustees have invited Cumming FUMC to coordinate the services and to oversee the preaching schedule. The services are very informal and consist of singing of gospel hymns, different weekly guest musicians, prayers, and preaching. There is limited seating under the chapel canopy, but many people bring their own lawn chairs and enjoy the open air.

HOW SHOULD I DRESS?

Dress is very casual.

WHAT IS THE MUSIC LIKE?

The music is offered by talented amateurs who are invited by the Chapel Song Leader to provide the special music for the day.

WHAT SHOULD I BRING?

You may wish to bring your own lawn chair to sit outside in the grassy areas. Otherwise, you need only come to fully participate.