WHAT TO EXPECT

Since 1865, the people of 1st United Methodist Church have been REACHING out to the community, CONNECTING with people, EQUIPPING them for discipleship and SENDING them out to help transform the world. Whether you are joining us online or in-person we hope our time together is meaningful and that you feel welcome.


Traditional Worship Services:

8:15 & 10:30 am

in the Sanctuary (upper level)


Contemporary Worship Services:

10:30 am

in Asbury Hall (lower level)


LEARN MORE ABOUT WORSHIP


Sunday morning worship services are streamed live on a variety of platforms. 


WATCH WORSHIP

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Our Celebrate Recovery Ministry

meets on Wednesday evenings. 


5:30 Light Meal

6:30 pm Worship

7:40 pm Share Groups


CELEBRATE RECOVERY WEBSITE


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Looking to serve others through the ministries of 1st United Methodist Church?  

We put our faith in action in a number of ways as we heed our call from Christ to SEND people out into the community and around the world to Go.Do. 


Go.Do. Faith in Action

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GOT QUESTIONS?

If you have questions while you are here on Sunday mornings or Wednesday nights, please seek out one of our greeters or ushers or visit one of our Welcome Centers (located near the Church Office on the upper level and Asbury Hall on the lower level).  1st time guests can also pick up a gift from 1st Church at those Welcome Centers.


The  church office is located on the left side of the building as you enter from Montvale Station Road.  Just look for the Church Office/Elevator/Wesley Hall sign to guide you inside.  You can reach 1st Church by phone  at 865-982-1273.  


If someone is not there to answer, please leave a message and we will return your call as soon as possible. 


Rev. Nathan Irwin is our Minister of Discipleship. If you have questions about 1st Church or want to set up a guided visit of the church please contact him using the form below. 

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equipping you to

grow in your faith

Worship is just part of the discipleship journey and  we want to make sure you are EQUIPPED with the right tools along the way.  At 1st Church we offer a variety of ways to grow in your faith.


1ST UMC 101

On occasion we offer a class to help you learn more about United Methodism, 1st Church and the opportunities for you to grow in your faith and serve others.  This "1st UMC 101" class usually has a couple of sessions each year, happening on select  Sunday mornings.  


1st Kids Ministries

Through the teaching of Biblical principles, 1st Kids programming helps gear children up to grow closer in their  relationship with Christ.  Programs include: 

  • Sunday School
  • Kids Own Worship
  • Confirmation Classes
  • and opportunities for kids to participate in the mission work of the church. 

1ST KIDS


If your child plans on attending Sunday School or Kids Own Worship we ask that you fill out our Child Information Sheet either online or at the 1st Kids Welcome Desk on the lower level. 


CHILD INFORMATION SHEET



First Future Student Ministries

Students in 6th through 12th grades are welcome to be a part of First Future.  This is a community devoted to God, excited to serve, open to new and different people and eager to make anything fun.   Throughout the year there are regular weekly meetings and special get togethers aimed at building fellowship and community.


FIRST FUTURE



Sunday School for All Ages

Sunday School is an integral part of the faith journey and it's a long standing tradition at 1st UMC.  The Sunday School time each week is from 9:15 am until 10:30 am.  There are classes for children ages 3 to 103 (or even older Alternate Grinning Face).     

Adult Sunday School Classes


1ST KIDS Sunday School Classes


If you need more information on Sunday School classes you can email our Director of Discipleship Ministries, Rev. Nathan Irwin at nirwin@1stchurch.org 


Nursery Services

Nursery Services are available on Sunday mornings and on Wednesday Evenings.  They are available for children ages 3 and under. 



Small Groups and Studies

Are you looking for ways to get to know and experience God, connect with others and serve as a Christian disciple?Small groups and studies are a great way to do that.  


SMALL GROUPS



For the Adult new member information form click here.

For the Child new member information form click here.


WHERE TO FIND US

HOW TO CONTACT US



The church is located at 804 Montvale Station Road across from Maryville Junior High School. 


The main church office, the pastors' offices and most of the staff offices are located in the hallway behind the Sanctuary and are easily accessed from the entrance with the covered pull through (called the Porte Cochere).  Just look for the sign for "Church Office" and go through that door. 



CALL US 865-982-1273



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REACH OUT WHEN YOU

NEED TO KNOW MORE

We are glad you found us and hope this website has helped  answer your questions. If not please feel free to email us at info@1stchurch.org or call the church office at 865-982-1273.  We'll be glad to help



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*Free wi-fi is available in the church building. Just look for "Maryville FUMC guest."  

You'll find the password on several signs posted throughout the church building.

what is a united methodist?

what do united methodists believe?

1st United Methodist Church - Maryville is part of a global denomination rooted in hundreds of years of history.  We are part of the Holston Annual Conference (stretching from Chattanooga, TN to Radford, VA) and the Smoky Mountain District. In the videos below you can learn more about the church and denomination's beliefs as well as the role the United Methodist Church plays in our community and our world. 



UMC WEBSITE


HOLSTON CONFERENCE WEBSITE


ORDINATION STRUCTURE

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to better understand

our mission and beliefs

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