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 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. on Sunday mornings in our lovely Sanctuary.

Our services may also be viewed Live at 11:00 a.m. on Sundays ~ or anytime on demand ~ at 1umctv.com or Facebook.com/LondonUMC. 

 

Location

First United Methodist Church of London

301 West Fifth Street

London, KY 40741

606-864-5226

 

Church Office Hours:  

☆ Mondays - Thursdays:   10:00 am - 2:00 pm 

☆ Sunday:  10:00 am - 12 Noon 

 **  Our Church Office will remain closed on Fridays while our secretary is on leave of absence, approximately until Tues Nov 8.  **

 

Pastor Sean Ryan:

Office Hours for Pastor Sean Ryan:

☆  Mondays and Thursdays  10:00 am - 2:00 pm

☆ And by Appointment
 

 * Pastor Sean began in-person Office Hours the week of April 19, 2021. 
*  You may also call the Office Phone number above to speak with Pastor Sean.

 

Our Mission & Core Values

 Our Mission

☆ Worship God

☆ Grow in Groups

☆ Serve Like Jesus

☆ Invite Others

 

Our Core Values

☆ Bible-based

☆ For All People

☆ Missional

☆ Compassionate

☆ Courageous

☆ Abounding in Love
 

 

Parking

You may park for our Sanctuary 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.

 

 

Staff

Rev. Sean Ryan ~ Senior Pastor    (First Sunday~ June 28, 2020)

Patty Elza ~ Financial Secretary

Sherri George ~ Music and Communications Coordinator
 (First Sunday~ May 1, 2022)   Prior to that, served as Church Publicist and 8:30 a.m. Pianist from July 22, 2018 - April 30, 2022.  Also filling in as 11:00 a.m. Pianist during pandemic. 

Rick Raymond ~ Choir Director     (First Sunday~ May 1, 2022)

Tiffany Parker ~ Church Membership Secretary

Geneva Williams ~ Director of Student Ministries

Kacie Moore ~ Nursery Coordinator     (First Sunday~ May 1, 2022)

 

Jane Dyche ~ Chair of Board of Trustees

Donna Schmidt ~ Chair of Staff Parish Relations Committee (SPRC)

Eileen Kidd ~ Church Treasurer

Brad Jones ~ Technical Director for Broadcasts

Jim Hays ~ 11:00 a.m. Pianist

David Schmidt ~ President of United Methodist Men

Billie Ann Ridings

  • Sunday School Superintendent
  • President of United Methodist Women

 
 

SERVE TEAM:

Randy Allen, Karen Giles, Sue Jarman, Jamee Jones, Kathleen Kindred, Mary Lou Lawson, and Mary White.

 

KIDZONE TEAM:

Kacy Curry, Lynn Denny, Etta Green, and Courtney Hart.

 

SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS:

Billie Ann Ridings ~ Children

Geneva Williams ~ Youth and Children

Randy Allen, Jane Dyche, Jay Nolan, and Doug Watson ~ Adults

 

COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE:

Sherri George, Fisher Hampton, Brad Jones, and Jay Nolan.

 

 

What to Expect