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
TBD ~ 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.