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Sunday Worship

10:00am

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415 N. Pine Street
Pittsburg, KS 66762

Everyone Welcome

No matter where you are in life, you are welcome here

Welcome to First UMC!

Rooted in tradition, alive in Christ

We’re so glad you’re here. At First UMC, we seek to nourish spiritual hunger through following Jesus and sharing God’s love with a hungry world. We invite you to join us as we grow in faith together!

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Worship is at 10AM every Sunday. Guest parking is available on the west side of the church, right across from the alley entry doors.

We offer nursery care and Children’s Sunday School each week, with family worship together on the first Sunday of the month. After the service, stay and join us for coffee and fellowship — Everyone’s Welcome.

FAQ

Find answers to common questions about visiting and worship.

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What you are comfortable in! During worship you’ll see people in t-shirts and others dressed more formally sitting side by side. We don’t have a dress code, we focus our worship experience on connecting with God and others.

There is guest parking on the west side of the church right across from the west entry doors. There is also street parking on all four sides of the church and at BMO bank.

Children are an important part of our community! There is children’s Sunday School every week, except on the first Sunday of each month. On these Sundays, we encourage families to worship together so that children can participate in communion. The children also participate in a special children’s moment during the service led by the pastor before going to Sunday School. You can learn more about our children’s ministry on our Children’s page.

The nursery is on the second floor, one flight up from the sanctuary level. If you are unsure, ask one of our greeters, they’d be happy to show you the way!

Students grades 6-12 meet on Wednesday nights during the school year for youth group. You can learn more about our student ministry in the Students section on our Connect page

Anywhere you want! While we have folks that tend to sit in the same spot each Sunday, others like to move around. Sit where you feel comfortable, and remember, we do have a balcony!

After worship you can connect with the pastor in the lobby or join others for a time of coffee fellowship downstairs in our fellowship hall (we sometimes call this Holy Rock)

Holy Rock is what we sometimes call our fellowship hall. It is in the basement and is a common meeting space for everything from coffee fellowship after worship to community events.

Absolutely. First UMC is an inclusive church that welcomes all people into the full life of the church regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, physical ability, income, or life station. Whoever you are, wherever you are on your faith journey, you have a place here.

Our service lasts about an hour and is traditional in style, but casual in tone — we want the traditions of the church to feel alive and fresh, not stuffy. Our full choir leads us in spirited hymns and special music each week. You’ll find a service rooted in meaningful liturgy, but a room full of people who are relaxed and glad you’re there.

Yes! As a United Methodist Church, we practice open communion — meaning all who seek to grow in their relationship with God are welcome at the table, regardless of church membership. On the first Sunday of each month, we celebrate communion together as a whole church, including children. Communion is always an invitation, and if you don’t wish to participate, that’s okay.

There are lots of ways to get involved! You can serve at the Wesley House Food Pantry, get involved in children’s or youth ministries, join our hospitality team, or partner with one of our several community partnerships. Whatever your gifts or interests, there’s a place for you to serve.

That’s completely fine. Whether it’s tending to a child, a restroom break, or just needing a moment, feel free to step out and back in as needed — no one will think twice about it.

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