ALL who desire to minister, to feed, to love, to accept and be loved and accepted, all, are welcome here.
 Large Church Gatherings Temporarily Suspended due to Coronavirus Pandemic Response:
WORSHIP ON SUNDAYS 10:30 am  &  6:15 pm;  SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:15 am;  
​WEDNESDAYS  - FELLOWSHIP DINNER 5:45 pm/Program at 6:20 pm (school year)
900 Spring Street Johnson City TN 37604    Church Office: 423-928-9222
SENIOR PASTOR:  REV. JODIE IHFE    ASSOCIATE PASTOR:  REV. GARY IHFE
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EARLY LEARNING CENTER WEEKDAYS 7 am - 6 pm YEAR ROUND
ELC Office: 423-926-0700      elc1986@1stChurchJC.org

A U G U S T   2 0 2 0    N E W S L E T T E R    link below

Welcome to our online worship service. The videos prepared by our church staff are ready for you. Also note the links for bulletins and online giving.   Stay well and thank you for adapting to these temporary changes as we continue to BE the church. Going to church is great. Being the church is greater. The most recent video is below. Others can be viewed by clicking here:  Communications Tab: Video Worship

Video Worship Service for August 9, 2020 (will premiere on August 9)

Online Pre-Recorded Worship
Also see a worship guide, children's bulletin. We will miss gathering at church on Sundays and Wednesdays, but we will stand together with God's help during these challenges.

"While we may be suspending our in-person worship gatherings and events, we will not stop being the church."

Going to church is great. Being the church in the world is greater.

NEW:  SCROLLING CALENDAR  
            FOR ACTIVITIES

SEE FULL SIZE CALENDAR HERE:
If you have an interest in learning more about 1stChurch membership, or The United Methodist Church in general, please consider attending our Explore 1stChurchJC classes. Watch for more information about future explore 1stChurch sessions.

We have a training video  on Safe Sanctuaries. The link to the YouTube video is available at this page.

Attention Please:  
​For your  information, the security and safety team would like for you to be aware that 1stChurch now operates surveillance cameras inside and outside church property.

Holston Conference issued a call for Cleaning Kits,  Hygiene Kits 
​and monetary donations to restock for supplies which had been depleted by recent disasters (hurricanes, tornados)
If your church plans to assemble kits, they may be delivered to the Three Rivers District Ministry Center.  It is always a good idea to call ahead of time to make certain someone is in the office to accept your delivery.
​Explore QuickLinks to these Website Pages:

Are You Getting Ready to Visit First Church? We will be so happy when it is socially responsible to meet at church again. Until then you are invited to a virtual visit either by exploring the website, our Facebook page, our YouTube channel to see what is going on from Sunday worship to mission projects.

First Time Visitor? Click Here
Worship Times  (pre-recorded worship services at this time)
Sunday School Time. (online only at this time)
Click Here for Information

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