Join us for worship each Sunday morning at 10:30 AM in our historic sanctuary!
Sunday School meets every week at 9:30 AM
We are located at 409 1st ST SE in downtown Moultrie GA.
Sunday School meets every week at 9:30 AM
We are located at 409 1st ST SE in downtown Moultrie GA.
**ATTENTION: IMPORTANT CHURCH NOTICE & INFORMATION**
FUMC APPROVES DEPARTURE FROM THE UMC
On July 17, 2024, the members of First United Methodist Church (FUMC) in Moultrie, Georgia, voted to depart from the United Methodist Church (UMC). This vote was taken during a called church conference where all professing members were invited to attend and cast their votes. Invitations were sent in the church’s monthly newsletters and weekly worship bulletins since April, 2024, and by mailed postcards.
The number of professing members attending to vote was 156. The results of the vote were 78.2% in favor of departure, 21.8% against departure, 0.0% abstained (no vote was marked), and 0.0% were declared invalid due to editorials, personal statements, and/or redactions on the ballot. A 2/3 majority vote (or 66%) of the present professing members was required to approve departure. This church vote was the culmination of a 2-years congregational discernment process that included prayer, discussions, townhall meetings, informational sessions, and extensive research. All of these was conducted by the lay leadership with procedural advice from the pastor.
The UMC has been wrestling with differing perspectives on theological and social issues since its founding in 1968. The denomination’s most recent legislative session, known as The General Conference, was held in May, 2024. This conference resulted in many changes to the denomination’s church law, known as the Book of Discipline, that were a major departure from its previous positions. The South Georgia Annual Conference provided for local churches to depart the UMC, if certain conditions were met, by September 30, 2024. The church’s departure vote is another step toward its eventual departure.
The next step in the departure process is for FUMC’s vote to be approved by a Called Annual Conference of the South Georgia Conference of The UMC on August 17, 2024. The FUMC Board of Trustees and rest of the church’s lay leadership is ensuring that all departure steps are completed whereby it meets all conditions outlined by the South Georgia Conference for departure.
Going forward, FUMC intends to continue engaging in a vetting process of potential Methodist denominations that fit with FUMC’s vision for the future. Until a denomination is chosen, FUMC will be an independent Methodist church. As a local church in Moultrie, FUMC will continue its mission to serve Moultrie and Colquitt County by proclaiming the Good News of Jesus Christ, helping each other grow in faith, sharing God’s love through our ministries, and serving our congregation, community and world.
If you have questions about this announcement, please contact the church office by email ([email protected]) or phone (229.985.2139). Thank you and God bless.
On July 17, 2024, the members of First United Methodist Church (FUMC) in Moultrie, Georgia, voted to depart from the United Methodist Church (UMC). This vote was taken during a called church conference where all professing members were invited to attend and cast their votes. Invitations were sent in the church’s monthly newsletters and weekly worship bulletins since April, 2024, and by mailed postcards.
The number of professing members attending to vote was 156. The results of the vote were 78.2% in favor of departure, 21.8% against departure, 0.0% abstained (no vote was marked), and 0.0% were declared invalid due to editorials, personal statements, and/or redactions on the ballot. A 2/3 majority vote (or 66%) of the present professing members was required to approve departure. This church vote was the culmination of a 2-years congregational discernment process that included prayer, discussions, townhall meetings, informational sessions, and extensive research. All of these was conducted by the lay leadership with procedural advice from the pastor.
The UMC has been wrestling with differing perspectives on theological and social issues since its founding in 1968. The denomination’s most recent legislative session, known as The General Conference, was held in May, 2024. This conference resulted in many changes to the denomination’s church law, known as the Book of Discipline, that were a major departure from its previous positions. The South Georgia Annual Conference provided for local churches to depart the UMC, if certain conditions were met, by September 30, 2024. The church’s departure vote is another step toward its eventual departure.
The next step in the departure process is for FUMC’s vote to be approved by a Called Annual Conference of the South Georgia Conference of The UMC on August 17, 2024. The FUMC Board of Trustees and rest of the church’s lay leadership is ensuring that all departure steps are completed whereby it meets all conditions outlined by the South Georgia Conference for departure.
Going forward, FUMC intends to continue engaging in a vetting process of potential Methodist denominations that fit with FUMC’s vision for the future. Until a denomination is chosen, FUMC will be an independent Methodist church. As a local church in Moultrie, FUMC will continue its mission to serve Moultrie and Colquitt County by proclaiming the Good News of Jesus Christ, helping each other grow in faith, sharing God’s love through our ministries, and serving our congregation, community and world.
If you have questions about this announcement, please contact the church office by email ([email protected]) or phone (229.985.2139). Thank you and God bless.
Kitchen Request
In order to negate any communication issues all food service request for any event must now submit a Catering Request Form.
All FMC Catering requests must be received at-least six week prior to the event with final count being received 5 days prior to the event. Please submit the form below by email to Chef V and copy the church office at [email protected] .
All FMC Catering requests must be received at-least six week prior to the event with final count being received 5 days prior to the event. Please submit the form below by email to Chef V and copy the church office at [email protected] .
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