Contemporary Worship Service
8:28am - Fellowship Hall

We join together in a worship of praise and celebration at 8:28am (“And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to His purpose for them” Romans 8:28.) with a unique emphasis on contemporary Christian Praise music, powerful prayer, Scripture and Word. This worship service is highlighted by our anointed Praise Team and led by the Worship Leader and talented musician, Joe Johnson. Pastor Dane brings the relevant and living Word of God for the people of God each Sunday. Please join us in this joy-filled and relaxed environment being expectantly prepared to be blessed by God’s Holy Spirit!

Traditional Worship Service of Liturgy & Word
11:00am - Sanctuary

At 11am Monroe First United Methodist Church offers this worship service complete with crucifers, acolytes, liturgical readings and congregational prayer. Each worship service at 11am is abundantly blessed by the extraordinary Monroe First Chancel Choir. The Chancel Choir is accompanied by our accomplished organist, Janet Clark, as well as other talented pianists and organists. The entire music ministry is coordinated and led by the Rev. Josef Buffaloe, our Music Minister. From your favorite hymns to the powerful classics of the Christian Church, Handbell Choirs and various Children’s Choirs musical offerings, you are sure to be musically blessed and spiritually enlivened by our Music Ministry. The Rev. Dr. Dane Wagner brings an inspirational, scripturally based and focused Word of God message each Sunday. Come and receive a life-giving touch from God’s Holy Spirit, carrying you out into your world renewed and refreshed!

Wednesday Night Supper and Various Programs for all Ages

At Monroe First United Methodist Church we have both a delicious and exciting evening of meals and special offerings each Wednesday of the School Year. From Labor Day until Memorial Day, our professionally catered Wednesday Night Suppers are a great time of really good food and a relaxed social atmosphere. Reservations for the Fellowship Meal are always encouraged: Please email the church office at office@fumcmonroe.org, call at 770-267-6525, or fill out a Wednesday Night Supper Reservation Card found in the Church Sanctuary pews. Our monthly menu may be found in the recent editions of The Messenger newsletter or within the church’s web site.

Our Children’s Music Ministry is hard at work on Wednesday nights, with Tone Chime practice beginning at 4:15p, followed by Carol and Cherub Choirs meeting at 5:00p. During these rehearsals children learn the many ways to worship God and the joy that comes with doing so.

Following our Wednesday Night Fellowship Supper is a wide variety of interesting and exciting activities for all ages:

Beginning at 6:30p activities for the children, under the dynamic leadership of Corrie Beth Noll and her capable staff, always have creative, fun and Christian-based opportunities planned.

At 6:30p our Youth Ministry, under the guidance of Youth Minister Tim Hildebrandt, offers dynamic gatherings and life-relevant group gatherings for all High School aged young adults.

Also at 6:30p an Adult Bible-based study opportunity is offered under the spiritual guidance and teaching of Pastor Dane or other experienced and Christ-grounded teachers. Intentionally bringing God’s Word to life with immediate and personal application in a relaxed and conversational manner will be experienced in these sessions.  

The 8:28 Praise Band and Team practice, plan and coordinate for the upcoming weekly 8:28 Praise and Worship Service staring at 7:00p.

Monroe First’s Chancel Choir, under the direction of Rev. Joe Buffaloe, meets and practices weekly at the 7:30p hour.

Please always be encouraged to check the Church Calendar in this web site for updates and more recent news.