Services
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.
SUNDAY WORSHIP RESUMES
MAY 7 – 10:30 AM – Family Life Center
MAY 14 – 10:30 AM – Sanctuary
Building restoration is nearing completion and the Sunday morning schedule will resume on MAY 21:
- 8:45 AM – Morning Praise & Prayer in the Sanctuary
- 9:45 AM – Sunday School/Small Groups
- 11 AM – Traditional and Gloria Dei (Modern) worship services in the Sanctuary and Family Life Center respectively.
Services hosted by CFUMC at the Chapel at Bald Ridge Marina on Lake Lanier are held from May – Labor Day at 8:45 AM.
JOIN US FOR WORSHIP
Please see the announcement above for current worship times.
Worship is the central “life-blood” of CFUMC from which all else flows. Through our worship we join together to offer our praise and thanksgiving to a gracious and loving God in a vital, Spirit led, and authentic way.
A service of Morning Praise & Prayer held in the sanctuary on Sundays at 8:45 a.m. Modern Worship is held on Sundays at 9:45 in the Family Life Center. Traditional worship is held in the sanctuary at 11 a.m. Nursery is available for each service.
Weekly Schedule
The following schedule resumes on MAY 21
- 8:45 AM – Morning Praise & Prayer – in the Sanctuary
- 11 AM – Gloria Dei (Modern Worship) – in the Family Life Center
- 11 AM – Traditional Worship – in the Sanctuary
- 12:30 PM – Hispanic Worship – in Rooms 15/16 on the First Floor of the Sanctuary building.
- May – Labor Day 8:45 AM– Chapel Service – Bald Ridge Marina on Lake Lanier
Flower Ministry
To learn how to provide live flower arrangements for traditional services, click here.
WHAT TO EXPECT AT THE SANCTUARY SERVICES
Please see the announcement above for current worship times.
Traditional worship takes place on Sunday mornings in the main sanctuary.
The 8:45 a.m. worship service uses a modified Service of Morning Praise & Prayer and lasts approximately 35-45 minutes. The service includes time for reflection and prayers, a sermon, hymns, and a vocal or instrumental offertory.
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 processional, historic creeds, 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.
WHAT TO EXPECT AT THE MODERN SERVICE?
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 congregation is brought into worship through an extended music time that flows into prayer and a spoken message. The 11 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 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 an occasional 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 SEASONAL 8:45 AM LAKE SERVICE?
During the summer months, beginning the first Sunday in May and continuing through Labor Day, an informal outdoor service in the camp meeting/revival tradition is held at the Bald Ridge Chapel on Lake Lanier. The Marina is east of Ga. 400 at exit 15. 1850 Bald Ridge Marina Rd, Cumming, GA 30041.
HOW SHOULD I DRESS?
You’ll find the dress to be very casual. The ground is uneven, so comfortable waking shoes are recommended.
WHAT IS THE MUSIC LIKE?
The music is provided by a variety of guest soloists singing gospel and contemporary songs.
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. Although there is limited seating in the pavilion, you may wish to bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on the lawn. Many people also bring their dogs with them, and you are welcome to do so.