The First United Methodist Church of LaGrange, Georgia
LaGrange First United Methodist Church | Loving boldly. Serving joyfully. Leading courageously.
This is what it feels like to come home
At First United Methodist Church in LaGrange, Georgia, you show up & you belong.
We’re a diverse family of believers in the heart of downtown LaGrange, united by one simple conviction: faith isn’t something you practice on Sunday and set aside on Monday. It’s the way we live — in, for, & with this community we love.
Join us Sundays at 10am for Sunday School & 11am for Traditional Worship — in our sanctuary or streaming live online.
a word From the pastor
Welcome from Rev. Dr. Thomas Martin
Hospitality & service are at the heart of LaGrange First UMC. Whether it’s worship, fellowship, or serving in the community, you’ll find a place to belong & people to serve alongside.
A peak inside
Get to know us
You'll find suits & sweatshirts here — nobody bats an eye. That's LaGrange First UMC for you.
We’re a place where the doors swing wide open for everyone. We’re a diverse body of believers in LaGrange, Georgia, united not by how we look or where we come from, but by the spiritual journey we’re walking together.
Empowered by the Holy Spirit, we love boldly, serve joyfully, and lead courageously — in, for, and with this community. That’s not just a mission statement on a wall. It’s the heartbeat of everything we do.
what's happening
Faith in Action
Church is so much more than Sunday mornings here at LaGrange First. From midweek fellowship meals to community outreach in LaGrange & Troup County, from children’s ministry to youth adventures — there’s always something stirring. And there’s always a place for you in it.
tune in
Worship from wherever you are.
Can't make it to the pew this Sunday? That's okay. Pull up a seat anywhere.
We livestream every 11am Traditional Worship service from our LaGrange, Georgia sanctuary so you can worship right alongside us, no matter where you are. Watch live on Sunday mornings or catch up on past services anytime on our website, Facebook, YouTube, or Vimeo.
- Jan 18 | 2nd Sunday after the Epiphany
- Jan 11 | Baptism of the Lord
- Jan 4 | Epiphany Sunday
OUR BOLD IMPACT
We serve in, for & with LaGrange.
80+
elementary kids given weekend meals each week
18K+
People fed in our soup kitchen last year
170+
Meals on Wheels Meals delivered weekly
198
Years of worship & service in Lagrange
Partners:
From Meals on Wheels to our Soup Kitchen, from Blessings in a Bookbag to our Community Care prescription program — we show up for our neighbors in LaGrange & Troup County. Every single week. And soon, we’ll be welcoming the littlest ones into First Foundations Academy, our new faith-based early learning center in LaGrange for children from 6 weeks to 4 years old.
Words from Our Family & Friends
We're so grateful for our congregation & community!
“For me, this place is far more than a beautiful building. It is a place where I offer my empty cup to God and he fills it to the brim. By the time it’s running low, I’m back there again for a refill. Within those walls, I know I will be led to a fountain that never runs dry.”
— Duffey C., LFUMC Member
Whether this is your first visit to a United Methodist church in LaGrange or you’re looking for a way to get more involved, we’d love to walk alongside you. There’s no pressure here — just an open door & a warm welcome waiting.
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What to Expect on Your First Visit to Our Church
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How Meals on Wheels is Changing Lives in LaGrange, GA
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LaGrange Events for Kids: What's Happening at FUMC?
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