No matter what time of year, there is always something happening here at 1st Church. Get a closer look at what's happening at 1st and sign up for events by clicking the button below.
WELCOME TO 1ST
Whether you are testing the waters of your faith or already immersed in it, 1st United Methodist Church of Maryville invites you to this community of faith. The church's mission is to TELL the world about Christ, TEACH the world through his love and message, and TOUCH others in order to transform the world.
Church is certainly more than just a place to worship on Sunday mornings it can happen anywhere. The people of 1st United Methodist Church are hard at work making a difference in people's lives here in Maryville/Blount County and all around the world.
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HAPPENING AT 1ST
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CHURCH CAN HAPPEN ANYWHERE
Whether it's the Welcome Table on Thursday nights, a mission to Latvia thousands of miles away, or working on a local Habitat for Humanity home,
the people of 1st United Methodist Church are called to serve as the hands and feet of Christ both here at home and around the world.
Two of our largest ministries are the Welcome Table and Celebrate Recovery.
Both happen here at the church building, but are helping people all across Maryville and Blount County.
1st UMC also supports the Community Food Connection of Blount County, Good Neighbors of Blount County, Habitat for Humanity,
and is a host site and participant in the Family Promise program.
Learn more about serving at 1st by clicking here.
If you are ready to serve, let us know what areas interest you by clicking here.
1ST CHURCH IN THE NEWS
From time to time, media outlets put the spotlight on 1st UMC and folks here who are working to make the community better. Below are a few of these stories from local media.
*Be aware, some publications limit the number of free stories you can read.
Welcome Table Celebrates 10-years at New Providence
Read more about the beginnings and successes of The Welcome Table, a ministry that began a decade ago at one church, eventually becoming a big part of ministry at 1st UMC.
Sudanese refugee, a familiar face at 1st UMC,
receives the keys to her Habitat Home
Read more about the dedication of the home of Nyadeng Kuot in 2018.
Local Television station comes out for the All-Church Tailgate at 1st UMC
Click here to watch WBIR 10 News coverage of our 2nd annual All-Church Tailgate event.
Celebrate Recovery speaker talks about why "Change is possible"
Read more in the Maryville Daily Times about the struggles Jeff Stultz encountered and how he went from being a hopeless dope addict to a dopeless hope addict.
1st UMC family marks 5 generations working at the family business
Read more about the latest member of the West family working at West Chevrolet
1st UMC'er spends time volunteering at the Boys and Girls Club
Read more about Marty Miller and how she and other volunteers are making a difference in children's lives.
The gift of life: Maryville Woman becomes living donor for 1st UMC's Director of Music
Church member Teresa Morton and Director of Music, Terry Wilson will forever have a special bond after Teresa donates a kidney to Terry. Read their story in this Daily Times article.
UT expert brings South Sudan solutions to 1st UMC
Read more in the Daily Times, about this important discussion that was part
of the church's Conversation Matters series.
Girl Scouts earn Gold Awards for community projects
Three young women are given a special award for their achievements in Girl Scouts.
Click here for the Daily Times story.
Family Promise celebrates the grand opening of its new Day Center
Click here for the Daily Times story.
District Superintendent looks to Senate for energy leadership
Click here for the Daily Times story.
Young voices from all over Maryville come together at 1st UMC
The 28th Spring Sing in the Smokies brought together children in grades three through eight for a big concert in the Sanctuary of 1st UMC. Throughout the day, they could be heard getting ready for the big event.
More on this special day in the Daily Times.
Habitat for Humanity dedicates a home in Alcoa
1st UMC and churches across the Maryville District pitched in to help build a home on W. Howe Street in Alcoa. Read more about the dedication in the Daily Times.
Couple Remembers an Old Family Drug Store
Marvin & Jimmie Eaves (members at 1st UMC) talk about their time owning
Martin's Drug Store on Washington Street in this Daily Times article.
Gala Raises Money for City Schools
During an event to support Maryville Schools, 1st UMC Members Jerry and Francis Hodge received the Foundation Partnership Award. Other members, Julie Elder and Doug Jenkins were also featured in this Daily Times article.
Rebuilding Homes, Rebuilding Lives
1st United Methodist Church is part of the Holston Conference which
is teaming up with Appalachia Service Project to rebuild homes in Sevier County.
Three cores of Civility 101
Opinion piece in the Daily Times from 1st UMC member Timothy Lomperis
Story time with "Miss Nancy"
Church is a Community
Clayton Hensley, the Director of Communications at 1st, recently got a chance to interview one of the founders of the Christian group Rend Collective. The band led worship at this year's Resurrection 2017 event for youth. Click below to read what advice band member Gareth Gilkeson has for youth.
Interview with Rend Collective
Holston.org
2017 Appalachian Trail Chaplain brings message to Celebrate Recovery
Matt Hall, a recovering addict said his journey to recovery has been one of adventure and one that is helping him pursue his dream of hiking the AT.
The woods are calling: Holston Conference chooses next AT Chaplain
Maryville Daily Times
Family Promise Director receives Athena Leadership Award
Several times a year, 1st UMC hosts homeless families that are part of the Blount County Family Promise program. Recently the director of the program received an award for her work helping others.
Maryville Daily Times
Wildfire pilots praise pond-filling family