Everyone is welcome
at JCFUMC!
What to Expect
Services last about 1 hr and we make sure to keep you comfortable. We utilize large TV screens so words are easy to read. High quality audio sound system makes it easy to hear wherever you decide to sit. Hearing assist packs are also available.
Saturday Evening service
5:00pm - A small, less formal service with hymns, liturgy, preaching and an opportunity to share personal prayer, praises and concerns.
Sunday Morning Traditional service
8:30am - A more formal traditional worship service with hymns, choirs, liturgy and preaching.
Sunday morning contemporary service
10:00am - A modern worship service with cutting edge music, drama and dynamic preaching.
Plan Your Visit
If you would like to try out a worship service at JCFUMC, we want to help you feel welcome! Fill out the form below, and a member of our Hospitality Team will meet you at the door help you navigate your first visit.
JCFUMC Faqs
What happens at a Sunday gathering?
We come together to praise God in music, prayer and often in a celebration of communion. We have a time of learning and conversation as well. The 8:30 AM service is led by our choir and pianist/organist, while the 10:00am is led by our contemporary band. The 5:00pm Saturday service is hymns sung along with pianist/organist. Also check out our YouTube as we post all of our services.
What do I wear?
There is no dress code and the entire spectrum of dress is represented each week. The 5pm Saturday and the 10:00am Sunday are more casual than the 8:30am but jeans are never out of place.
Are my children welcome?
Children are welcome in any worship service! Children’s Sunday School is available during the 10:00am worship service on the third floor in the children’s wing.
Babies and Toddlers – Nursery care is available for all children 3 years old and younger during all the Sunday morning worship services from 8:30am to 10:00am.
Will I be asked for money?
No. Your presence with us in worship is the gift. We often tell guests in worship not to monetarily give.
What’s the next step?
Each week you have the opportunity to hand in a Connect Card during the offering time to let us know of your attendance, and any additional information. As a guest, if you provide phone number or email address we can contact you as recognition of your visit. You can ask questions then as well. Largely, we encourage people to develop a consistent attendance in worship before focusing on all the other ministry opportunities of the church.
Our Mission
At First United Methodist Church our mission is to be an irresistible catalyst of change for the love of Jesus Christ. We strive to build relationships beyond the walls of our church, and to create life changing worship and learning opportunities for people of all ages.
OUR FLAVOR: You can be confident you’ll walk away from any sermon armed with the lessons and scriptures from the Bible to help you through each day. At First United Methodist Church we are also striving to Love Better in the world as well as our local community. Everyone is Welcome in the doors of First United Methodist Jefferson City.
You
You are welcome at First United Methodist Church, no matter who you are or what your circumstances. At First United Methodist Church, we want each person to discover their own unique God-given way of making the world a better place.
Us
As United Methodists, we believe in the historic teachings of the Christian Church. Like every generation of followers of Christ, we also believe God is calling us to discover ways of making these ancient teachings intelligible and accessible to our contemporary context.
God
We believe in God’s love and forgiveness of all people. We believe in the mystery of salvation through Jesus Christ. And we believe in celebrating the Sacraments of Baptism and Holy Communion.