The First United Methodist Church of LaGrange, Georgia
LaGrange First United Methodist Church | Loving boldly. Serving joyfully. Leading courageously.
plan your visit
At the corner of Broad & Trinity in downtown LaGrange…
Whether you’re stepping through our doors for the first time or coming back to church after a season away, we want this to feel exactly like it should — easy, warm, and completely pressure-free. No dress code. No expectations. Just a place where you can breathe, worship, and maybe make a friend or two along the way.
Here’s everything you need to know before you show up at First United Methodist Church in LaGrange, Georgia. (Spoiler: it’s not much.)
What to expect
What it's like to visit LaGrange First UMC
Step inside our sanctuary, grab a bulletin, and sit wherever you feel comfortable. That’s it. That’s the whole checklist.
From there, just let the morning unfold…
- You'll be greeted by friendly faces who are genuinely glad to see you. And those people? They're wearing anything from sport coats to sport jerseys and dresses to jeans... we promise you'll fit right in.
- The worship at our United Methodist church in LaGrange is meaningful without being stuffy. Expect magnificent music from our historic organ and Chancel Choir, an inspiring message from Rev. Dr. Thomas Martin, and a few quiet moments to just be still.
- And somewhere between the opening prayer and the closing hymn, you might just feel your shoulders drop a little, because it's easy here.
- Children's programming and nursery care are available during worship so the whole family can settle in and feel cared for. We're a family-friendly church in LaGrange, and we mean it.
when we gather
Service Times & Where to Find Us
Gathering is something we do best at LaGrange First — whether it’s Sunday worship, a small group, or just an excuse to get together. You’re welcome here, any way you come.
Traditional Worship Service
Sundays at 11:00 am in our Sanctuary at 401 Broad Street in downtown LaGrange, Georgia. The service usually runs about an hour — just enough time to fill your cup and leave feeling like it mattered. Can’t make it in person? Watch our livestream on our website, Facebook, YouTube, or Vimeo, or listen on WLAG Radio (96.9 FM / 1240 AM).
Children's Programs
Sunday School for kids and teens kicks off at 10:00 am. Nursery care opens at 9:45 am at the Vernon Street entrance to the Sanctuary, and Children’s Church is available during the main service (except on Communion Sundays — the first Sunday of each month — when we worship together as families). Your little ones are always in good hands.
Adult Sunday School
We offer small group Sunday School classes for every season of life, Sundays at 10:00 am at LaGrange First United Methodist. Find the one that fits where you are right now.
First United Methodist Church of LaGrange
401 Broad St, LaGrange, Georgia 30240
At the corner of Broad Street & Trinity Street in downtown LaGrange
Frequently Asked Questions
These are the questions we hear most often from folks planning their first visit to a United Methodist church in LaGrange. Hopefully they save you a little guesswork.
Come as you are — and we mean that literally. You’ll see suit jackets and jeans sitting right next to each other on any given Sunday at LaGrange First, and nobody thinks twice about it. Wear whatever makes you comfortable. You’ll fit right in.
We’ve got every age covered at our LaGrange United Methodist church.
Nursery opens at 9:45 am for your smallest ones (six weeks through toddlers).
Sunday School is available for children at 10:00 am — you’ll find those classes downstairs in the Sanctuary building.
Children’s Church runs during the main 11:00 am service and generally follows the Troup County school year calendar.
For teens and youth, there’s a 10:00 am Sunday School class over at the Welcome Center in the gym building, plus weekly youth group activities.
Your kids will be in great hands no matter how old they are. First United Methodist Church in LaGrange has been serving families for nearly 200 years — we know a thing or two about making kids feel welcome.
There are two main parking lots to choose from when you visit us in downtown LaGrange:
Trinity Street Parking Lot (across from the church on Trinity Street) — this is the closest lot to the Sanctuary entrance. Handicap parking is available right along Trinity Street, next to the Sanctuary.
Vernon Street Parking Lot (near Waffle House, if that helps you find it) — another great option with easy access.
There’s also a small parking lot beside the Methodist Ministries Center (MMC), plus plenty of street parking along Broad Street if those fill up.
About an hour, give or take. Enough time to worship at LaGrange First UMC, hear a message that sticks with you, and still have your Sunday afternoon ahead of you.
Our 11:00 am Traditional Worship service typically wraps up by noon.
Absolutely. We totally get it — sometimes you just want a little preview before you walk through the door of a new church. You can watch our past worship services or catch us live this Sunday at 11:00 am via livestream on our website, Facebook, YouTube, or Vimeo. No commitment, no pressure.
After our 11:00 am worship service at LaGrange First United Methodist, our ministers (including Rev. Dr. Thomas Martin & Rev. Jatin Gill) will be in the Narthex (the lobby area near the sanctuary entrance) to greet attendees. This is a great time to introduce yourself, ask questions, or just say hello. We want you to feel at home here in LaGrange.
take a sneak peek
If you want a little peek into what it’s like here at LaGrange FUMC, watch online live or catch a past service on YouTube.