Transforming our community by BUILDING
relationships to GROW active disciples who SHARE the life changing lessons of Jesus
relationships to GROW active disciples who SHARE the life changing lessons of Jesus
About Us
Welcome to First United Methodist Church in Alexandria, Louisiana!
Who are the people of First Church?
We are people from many backgrounds. We are people who just joined the church for the first time in their life. We are people who came from other denominations. We are longtime members. We are people who are searching. We all have one thing in common: we love the Lord Jesus with all of our hearts, souls and minds. We are First Church.
MEET FRIENDS…
Relationships are at the heart of everything we do. A healthy growing relationship happens in the midst of our relationships with other people through interacting in worship, outreach ministries, classes and gatherings.
MEET GOD…
We believe God is present and acts in your life in all the ups and downs even when we aren’t aware of it. Through spiritual practices such as prayer, study, worship and service we learn how to listen for God’s voice and discover God’s will for our life.
DISCOVER LIFE…
We believe God has given us the gift of abundant life – filled with love, joy and peace through his son Jesus Christ.
DOWNLOAD OUR CHURCH APP
Search: First UMC Alexandria in the Google Play Store
Search: Sharefaith App in the Apple App Store. Once downloaded, enter in First UMC Alexandria.
Search: Sharefaith App in the Apple App Store. Once downloaded, enter in First UMC Alexandria.
Come worship with us at First UMC, Alexandria!
Traditional 11am- in the Sanctuary
50/50 Worship 8:30 am – in the 50/50 room.
Sunday School 9:45 am
Sunday Mornings:
50/50 Worship 8:30am in the 50/50 room Traditional Service 11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary
Sunday School: Gathering & Fellowship 9:45 a.m. for Adults, Youth and First Kids. Studies begin at 10:10 to 10:50.
Click to learn about Music at First Church
Wednesday Evenings:
The Gathering
Join us Wednesday evenings
(during the school year) at The Gathering.
5:00pm EAT: $5/Adults, $3/Children, or $15/family
5:00pm PRAY: Evening Prayer with Communion in Crowell Chapel5:15pm: Bells Rehearsal
6:00pm ENCOUNTER: Classes and Activities for All Ages.
Adult Bible Study in the Seekers Classroom 6:00pm: Adult Choir Rehearsal
7:00pm Classes and activities end.
Our Ministries at First UMC, Alexandria
Transforming our community by BUILDING
relationships to GROW active disciples who SHARE the life changing lessons of Jesus
relationships to GROW active disciples who SHARE the life changing lessons of Jesus
Thrive: Student Ministries
Thrive
Student Ministries at First Church is made up of youth between 6th and 12th grade. There are a lot of opportunities to connect, meet new friends, worship, serve the community, and grow in your relationship with God.
Wednesday Nights from 6-7pm in the Youth Room, come hang out and do Bible study worship. (during the school year)
Sunday Mornings
join us for Sunday School from 9:45-10:45am in the Youth Room where we do a video series and dive in with discussion.
Sunday Nights
from 4-6pm in the Youth Room come eat dinner, play games, and do Bible Study. During the Summer months we add swimming to the evening. This is a great time to fellowship!! Contact Youth Minister, Pastor Katie, for more information. kglass@fumca.org
Annual Events
Tom Peyton Memorial Arts Festival – May 3-12, 2019Live Nativity – December 16, 2018 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Buddy Camp – Autism Camp-June 3-7, 2019; Buddy Camp July 22-26,
VBS –Pumpkin Patch-October
Easter Family Day – (typically falls on Palm Sunday.)
Fall Fun Fest – TBA
atiMissions: Ready to Serve
“Then Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and proclaiming the good news of the kingdom, and curing every disease and every sickness.” -Matthew 9:35
Share your Interest
“For as the body apart from the spirit is dead, so also faith apart from works is dead.” -James 2:26
Share your story
“Your ministry of this service to God’s people isn’t only fully meeting their needs but it is also multiplying in many expressions of thanksgiving to God.” -2 Corinthians 9:12
In our communities and around the globe, First Church members are using their time, gifts and talents in amazing ways that are changing lives and transforming communities. We want to hear about how you live out your faith, whether that is as part of a First Church ministry or through some other avenue, we’d like to know how you are leaving your mark on the world. Please take a moment to share your story with us.
Serve now
Click a link below for immediate serving opportunities.
Contact Information:
Rev. Katie Glass
(318) 443-5696 ext. 108
53rd Annual
May 3-12, 2019
History of the Arts Festival
The Annual Arts Festival of First United Methodist Church, Alexandria, Louisiana, was established in 1967 to encourage use and understanding of the arts as a means of healthy expression. It presented the first juried art competition in Central Louisiana. For more than four decades since, the festival has offered a variety of exhibits as well as programs of music, film, literature and drama.
The festival was renamed in 1980 to honor the memory of the Rev. Tom Peyton, a former associate minister whose ministry to the entire community’s arts and educational efforts was especially significant. An endowment in Peyton’s memory contributes to the festival’s budget, which is supported otherwise by patrons’ gifts and grants. The festival enjoys the guidance and services of the church’s staff and the use of its facilities. The core of the festival remains the competitive juried exhibit, which retains the respect it has earned from artists in the region.
Cenla Focus featured the 50th celebration of the Tom Peyton Memorial Arts Festival. Read more about the history of the Festival in their archives.
Calendar of Events
The 53rd Annual Tom Peyton Memorial Arts Festival is May 3 – 12, 2019.
Friday, May 3, 2019 | 6 – 8 p.m.
Opening Reception with Awards and Gallery Talk by Juror Ross Jahnke
Saturday, May 4 – Sunday, May 12 | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Art Exhibits Open Daily
Exhibits close at 2 p.m. on May 12
Sunday, May 5 | 11 a.m.
Worship Service led by The Rev. Clair Loraine, Associate Pastor at FUMC Natchitoches
Friday, May 10 | 6 – 8 p.m.
Jazz on Jackson featuring Smithfield Fair
Saturday, May 11 | 10 – 11 a.m. (1st – 4th Grades) and 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (5th Grade & Up)
Children’s Day Stop-Motion Animation Workshop led by Al Bohl
Pre-registration required
Art Exhibits
Competitive Show
2019 Important Dates:
March 31
Deadline for entries
April 15
Artist notifications emailed
April 24 at 4 p.m.
Deadline for shipped art delivery
April 28, 2 – 4 p.m.
Hand-delivered artwork received in Fellowship Hall
May 12, 2 – 4 p.m.
Pick up hand-delivered artwork
May 13 – 15
Shipped artwork returned
Special Exhibits
A collection of works by Michael Elliott-Smith and Leslie Elliottsmith
Student Art by local students and their teachers
|
|
$50 .00 will be awarded to the winner of each category“As men and women made in the image of God, we acknowledge the ‘creator’ that is part of us. To affirm life is to be part of the creative process.” – Tom PeytonDates to Remember•Entry Deadline: Thursday, February 28th, 2019
•Deadline to receive artwork: March 4th. 2019
•Festival Dates: May 3rd-12th, 2019
•Use Psalm 139: 13-14 as the inspiration for your art
Submission GuidelinesUse Psalm 139: 13-14 as your creative muse. “For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.”– NIV
School Art Entry Forms/ID Labels are to be securely attached to the back of each entry.
To register, please complete this online form completely.
|
Buddy Ministries
Celebrating its 20th year in 2019!
Watch the video below to experience all Buddy Camp has to offer.
Buddy Camp Video
Watch the video below to experience all Buddy Camp has to offer.
Buddy Camp Video
Buddy Ministries allow children and teens, both with and without developmental challenges, to participate in events that happen throughout the year. Buddy Camp, which started in 2000, is a week long summer day camp. Buddy Church is every Sunday during Sunday School and Worship hours. Buddy Night takes place on different days throughout the year.
Calendar
LECTIO
Guided Bible Reading
Read the Bible in a Year
(printable schedules listed below):
Download the
Download the
Download the
Download the
GIVING
Click here for a printable version of the 2019 Estimate of Giving Pledge Card.
Guests may give without having to log-in or be a member.
You will be able to specify a particular fund or ministry area.
Logging in as a member allows you to access the online directory, schedule giving, access an app for your phone.
If you have any questions or have difficulty with giving online please call the church office at (318) 443-5696.
Transforming our community by BUILDING
relationships to GROW active disciples who SHARE the life changing lessons of Jesus
relationships to GROW active disciples who SHARE the life changing lessons of Jesus
Contact Us
Church Information
Church Office: (318) 443-5696 Fax: (318) 484-2692
Office Hours
Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Closed for lunch from 12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Friday 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
2727 Jackson Street Alexandria, Louisiana 71301
Do you want to keep up with what’s going on at FUMCA?
Join our bi-weekly e-news list by contacting Dawn Branton at dbranton@fumca.org