First United Methodist Church Athens

About this church

Athens First United Methodist Church in Athens, Ohio, offers two Sunday worship services: 9:00 a.m. in the Chapel and 10:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary. Each lasts about an hour and includes hymns, prayers and a Scripture-based sermon. During the school year the 10:30 service features special music from the Chancel Choir and Bell Choir, and nursery care is provided on the ground floor at that service. Holy Communion is celebrated on the first Sunday of each month at both services. The church is at 2 S. College St.

The church site lists many other ministries, including children's and youth Sunday school, a weekly Bible study, a pastor's Bible study, Stephen Ministry, a prayer ministry, a prayer shawl ministry, United Women in Faith, a men's breakfast, and Wesley Campus Ministry for Ohio University students. The Chancel Choir welcomes singers age 16 and older and rehearses Wednesday evenings from 7 to 8:30 p.m., and the church often hosts performances by Ohio University music ensembles. Lay leaders also hold informal worship services at two area nursing facilities. Worship services are available online through the service archive and weekly bulletins. Office hours are weekday mornings Monday through Thursday.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed October 5, 2026. Sources: Sunday worship services and communion · Contact, address and office hours · Music ministry and choirs · Nursing home worship services

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