Events

FUMC Scholars for 2024 awarded scholarships during hte May 5 worship service (left to right): Makayla Ellerbe, graduating from Cheraw High School, enrolling at USC this fall in Nursing (Dr. Maxcy Hook Scholarship); Zach Carabo, rising junior at Newberry College in Business Administration (Stephen Scott Burr Scholarship); Lily Melton, rising Junior at Coastal Carolina University …

FUMC recognizes eight local students as First United Methodist Scholars for 2024 Read More »

The Mats Project meets at the church each Tuesday morning from 10:30 until noon to weave sleeping mats for the homeless from plastic bags which would otherwise go to the landfill. Join this group as they take a couple hours each week to care for the homeless in our community.

We’ll gather together in the fellowship hall on Sunday, November 19th for soups, sandwiches, cornbread and beverages as we celebrate this season of thanksgiving.

Martha Starling was presented the Roy L Smith Humanitarian Award for 2023 for her many efforts on behalf of various missions of the church. The annual award was presented by Zenda Rushing (left) and daughter Kim who was present to honor her mother.

First Methodist is again this year sponsoring two efforts to bring the Christmas spirit to children who might otherwise not experience the joys and meaning of the season. Shepherd’s Child is a Christmas party for underprivileged local children providing gifts, food and seasonal activities for fifty local youth. You can shop for a child whose …

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A new series of these grief recovery support groups will begin on Wednesday, September 6th at 10:30 am in the church parlor. For more information contact Bonnie Cundiff or the church office at 537-7002.

A Back to School pool party for all FUMC youth and fireflies will be held this coming Sunday afternoon (Aug 27) from 2 ’til 5 at the home of Todd and Allison Becker. Pizza, drinks and dessert will be served.

If you are interested in serving as a lay reader at First Methodist, please contact the church office for more information on this service to your church. No need to have the credentials of a James Earl Jones or Morgan Freeman, just a willingness to participate and occasionally lead in the worship service.