Lent

Below you will find a schedule for this year’s lenten season.  We hope you can join us!

April 6Maundy Thursday

The 7:00 p.m. service in the sanctuary will commemorate the last supper Jesus shared with his disciples before his arrest and trial. The service concludes with the stripping of the altar.

View the bulletin for this service here.

April 7 Good Friday

The 12:00 p.m. sanctuary service and 6:30 PM America Street Service (in the Gym) will commemorate the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and his death at Calvary.

View the bulletin for the noon service here.

April 9Easter Sunday

  • The 6:30 a.m. Easter Sunrise Service at the Riverfront Plaza Levee Stage (300 South River Road) will be led by the youth of FUMC. Bring your family, friends, and a lawn chair.
  • The 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. services in the sanctuary will proclaim “Christ Is Risen!” The Chancel Choir, Festival Brass, and organ, will provide music.
  • The 9:45 a.m. America Street Service will include a celebration of Christ’s resurrection through word and music led by the America Street Worship Band.
Easter worship services, excluding the sunrise service, will be live streamed on Facebook, YouTube, and firstmethodist.online.church.

Joining us online for Holy Week?

Pick up an At-Home Worship Kit, which contains supplies and communion elements for Holy Week Services, Monday-Friday in the church office.