Athens First United Methodist Church
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About Athens First United Methodist Church
Athens First United Methodist Church is a Methodist or Wesleyan church in Athens. Like most congregations in the Wesleyan tradition, it typically offers Sunday morning worship, Sunday school or small-group classes, and a range of weekday ministries centered on community care and discipleship. Service times and program details vary — please confirm directly with the church.
What to expect here
Worship style
Wesleyan-Methodist worship blending traditional hymns or contemporary praise with a strong emphasis on grace, sanctification, social holiness, and community ministry
Quick facts
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United MethodistLocation
Service Times
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May 2026
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A warm, structured service with Scripture, music, and practical sermons. Strong children's and youth programs alongside vibrant adult ministries.
United Methodist churches welcome people from all walks of life. Their emphasis on grace means everyone — regardless of where they are on their faith journey — belongs here.
Weekly rhythm
Service Times
3 service times across 3 days
Verified by the church · May 29, 2026
Sun
Sunday
9:30 AM11:00 AM
Sunday Worship
Thu
Thursday
9:00 AM
Thursday Worship
Fri
Friday
9:00 AM
Friday Worship
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Groups & Ministries
3 groups across 2 categories
Verified by the church · May 29, 2026
All listed groups welcome newcomers
Sunday School
Sunday · 9:30 AM · Weekly
Wednesday Night Small Groups
Wednesday · 6:15 PM · Weekly
Adult small groups meeting as part of the Wednesday Night program.
Greeter / welcome team
Meet people at the door and help newcomers find a seat.
greeting
Kids ministry helper
Support Sunday kids programming — background check may be required by the church.
kids
Tech / livestream
Help with slides, sound, or the livestream.
tech
Hospitality / coffee
Set up drinks and make the lobby feel like home.
hospitality
Outreach / community serve
Join local serve projects the church already runs.
outreach
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Athens First United Methodist Church