About
The historic First United Methodist Church of London was dedicated in August of 1910, and is a member congregation of the worldwide United Methodist Church.
Two-story stained glass windows rise above hand-carved oak pews in our beautiful sanctuary amidst the welcoming smiles of our kind church members.
All are warmly welcome to attend our services at 8:30 am and 11:00 am on Sunday mornings.
Our services may also be viewed Live at 11:00 am on Sundays ~ or anytime on demand ~ at 1umctv.com.
Staff
Reverend Matthew Kimmons ~ Senior Pastor
TBA ~ Director of Student Ministries
Sherri George ~ 8:30 a.m. Pianist and Church Publicist
Jim Hays ~ 11:00 a.m. Pianist
Patty Elza ~ Financial Secretary
Charlotte Brewer ~ Office Manager & Membership Secretary
Mike Giles ~ Chair of SPRC - Staff Parish Relations Committee
Jim Hays ~ Chair of Board of Trustees
Billie Ann Ridings ~ Sunday School Superintendent
Eileen Kidd ~ Church Treasurer
David Schmidt ~ President of United Methodist Men
Billie Ann Ridings ~ President of United Methodist Women
Brad Jones ~ Communications Committee and Technical Director for Broadcasts
SERVE TEAM:
Randy Allen, Karen Giles, Sue Jarman, Jamee Jones, Kathleen Kindred, Mary Lou Lawson, Mary White, and Edie Yoffee.
KIDZONE TEAM:
Kacy Curry, Lynn Denny, Etta Green, Courtney Hart, and Jennifer Kimmons.
NURSERY WORKERS:
Jamie Elza and Veronica Hampton.
SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS:
Billie Ann Ridings ~ Children
Jamee Jones ~ Youth
Randy Allen, Jane Dyche, Jay Nolan, and Doug Watson ~ Adults
What to expect
Format of our SUNDAY SERVICES :
Prelude Music
Welcome
Responsive Reading of Call to Worship
Opening Hymn
Reciting of the beautiful Apostles Creed
Pastoral Prayer ~ with congregation joining at the end with The Lord's Prayer
Special Music
Offertory & Offertory Music
Doxology (Praise to God) ~ Hymn 95 ~ Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow
Intermediate Hymn
Scripture Lesson and Message by Pastor Matthew Kimmons
Celebration of Holy Communion ~ on the first Sunday of each month
Closing Hymn
Benediction ~ closing prayer
Postlude Music
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Our congregation's dress ranges from casual to Sunday best. You are warmly welcome to come as you are most comfortable to worship the Lord with us.
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Parking
You may park for our services in one of three locations:
(1) Parking Lot adjacent to the church.
(2) Parking Deck across from the church ~ on the corner of North Long Street and West 5th Street.
(3) Parking Lot across West 6th Street ~ behind the Parking Deck.
Location
First United Methodist Church of London
301 West Fifth Street
London, KY 40741
606-864-5226
Office hours:
Mon, Wed, Fri: 8:30 am - 12 Noon.
Sunday: 10:00 am - 12 Noon.
First United Methodist Church of London
Pastor Matthew Kimmons