worship at 1st

  • When you come to this informal worship service expected to be greeted when you arrive and be sure to greet the people around you.  Get your day started with the sounds of the Morning Glory Chorus and an inspirational message . 

  • During each worship service you'll hear the joyful sounds of treasured hymns, the voices of a large choir,  the majesty of a pipe organ and a message designed to inspire you.  At times you will also hear the alluring melodies of handbells, guest musicians and the sounds of children's choirs. The Sanctuary built in the late 1960's was renovated in 2015 to enhance your worship experience. 

  • The atmosphere in this service is responsive and engaging and a fit for every age. In this modern worship service, you will see a wide demographic represented. Come as you are and be prepared to encounter the Living God in a beautiful, life-changing way.

  • When children worship God, amazing things happen! At 1st UMC children are an important part of the church family and are welcome in EVERY worship service. For those who choose, we offer a worship service just for children 3-years-old through Kindergarten.  


    Kid's Own Worship is offered during during both 10:30 a.m. worship services.  At approximately 10:45 the children are given the opportunity to go with adult leaders to the children's hall where they participate in worship time specifically tailored to their age.  

  • The Celebrate Recovery ministry models a healthy Christ-centered community of sustained recovery.  This recovery ministry seeks to reclaim, restore, and rebuild broken people into living testimonies for Jesus.   Wednesday evenings begin with a free meal at 5:30 pm.  Worship is at 6:30 pm and at 7:40 pm Share Groups meet.  You can learn more about this ministry at CRMaryvilleTN.com . 

upcoming

worship events

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after easter

worship focus

In Acts 1, Luke the gospel writer begins by informing Theophilus, “After his suffering he presented himself alive to them by many convincing proofs, appearing to them during forty days and speaking about the kingdom of God.”


The disciples’ testimony and witness are at the heart of the book of Acts, and therefore, of the growth of the early church. Without their testimony, there is no church. Without the many convincing proofs, there is no compelling testimony.


What were the convincing proofs that persuaded the disciples that Jesus was the living Lord? Let’s explore the post-resurrection stories from the gospels over the season of Easter—roughly the same amount of time that the risen Jesus spent on earth before his ascension.


April 12th

Jesus Lives Again on the Walk to Emmaus

Luke 24:13-35


April 19th

Convincing proof through touch

Luke 24:36-49


April 26th

Jesus Appears to Thomas: Convincing others

John 20:19-31


May 3rd

Jesus and the Miraculous Catch of Fish: A race to recognition

John 21:1-14


May 10th

Jesus Reinstates Peter: Convincing through eyewitness testimony

John 21:15-25


May 17th

The Great Commission: A mission to convince others

Matthew 28:16-20








A go.do. opportunity

off site worship ministry

In March 2024 we started offering a worship opportunity for residents of Clover Hill Senior Living (at 2317 U.S. 411 in Maryville.) This service has continued since on the third Sunday of each month at 2:00 pm. 


During each service, we will spend about thirty minutes with the residents, singing a few hymns and sharing a brief devotional message. 


This is a great opportunity to share your musical gift - especially if you can accompany hymn singing with your guitar or by playing the piano. 


Another volunteer opportunity is to share a ten-minute devotional message. 


If you would like to help out or learn more about this ministry, please contact Rev. Jonathan Jonas. 


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