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"Advent begins on November 28th! We’ll be thinking poinsettias and Christmas. The Christmas message series will be “Choose Christmas” with messages on Hope, Peace, Joy and Love, all concluding on Christmas Eve with “I Choose Christmas.” The Christmas message is the best news the world has ever heard, but the power of the news only becomes real in the choosing."

Welcome to the website of the First United Methodist Church of Waco. I hope you find the information provided helpful and easy to navigate.

In these days of trying to maximize life, many of us sense the need for a fresh start. We add activities, join new clubs, go to new places, meet new people and yet there is still an inner hunger that goes unfilled. I am firmly convinced that Jesus Christ is the one who fills that inner hunger and maximizes life and First Methodist is Christ centered. We’re a diverse and multi-generational church that focuses on ministering to the whole person.

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Recently, FUMC received the distinction of being one of the top 100 churches in attendance out of 36,000 United Methodist Churches in the US.

November 12 - Primetimers
November 14 - Veteran's Sunday and MFM Luncheon Honoring Veterans
November 16 - Stephen Ministers Continuing Education
November 19 - Singles Game Night

December 17 - Singles Game Night
December 24 & 27 - Church Offices Closed

NEW CONTEMPOARY SERVICE ENCORE!
Encore! same message as Sunday morning but with high-energy contemporary music. Starts Sunday, September 12 at 5:30 pm, Sanctuary

NEW PASTOR’S BLOG ON WEBSITE
Enjoy personal, insightful spiritual updates with Pastors Steve, Wayne and Su as they share some of their own uplifting thoughts and experiences on their new online Blog. Become a part of this interactive community with your own comments and exchange of ideas. Visit for another opportunity to connect with other Christians.

Please consider your commitments and specific volunteer ministries with much prayer. God wants to partner with us in His work, and involving Him in the decision-making process ensures that His will is done, rather than simply our own.

You can make a difference. The First Methodist Church of Waco offers numerous volunteer opportunities, such as the church choir, Sunday School... If you have a special interest, we may have a place for you. Below are links to additional information Volunteer and Giving opportunities. Please contact us at (254) 772-5630 for additional information.