Sumter First Church of the Nazarene

About this church

Sumter First Church of the Nazarene is a Wesleyan-Holiness congregation on Patriot Parkway organized around knowing God, finding purpose, building community, and living faith outwardly. Sunday discipleship groups begin at 10 a.m., followed by in-person and online worship at 11. The schedule includes teen youth group Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Wednesday discipleship and ministry opportunities at 6:30, with teens meeting until 8. Its beliefs emphasize the Trinity, inspired Scripture, Christ's atonement for all people, new birth, entire sanctification, the Holy Spirit's witness, Christ's return, resurrection, and judgment.

The 10 a.m. Sunday options include several adult classes, a young-adult class, and an SFN Youth group in the teen room. Women's ministry combines Bible study, prayer, encouragement, retreats, outreach, and a monthly Sunday gathering at 4 p.m.; its annual Market on the Parkway brings vendors onto the campus. Sumter Brothers in Christ is especially distinctive: men from five churches across racial and denominational lines have met since 2007 for Bible study, monthly fellowship dinners, service projects, hospital visits, and nursing-home ministry. Staff responsibilities also identify pastoral care, senior-adult fellowship, chaplaincy, visitation, and a food-and-clothing pantry. The site supplies a weekly bulletin and calendar, so visitors should check those for dated events and Wednesday meal sign-ups.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed August 26, 2026. Sources: Official service-times page, Sunday groups, worship, online access, youth, and W · Official beliefs page, Nazarene doctrine, Scripture, atonement, sanctification, · Official connect page, named Sunday discipleship groups, rooms, teachers, young · Official ministries page, women's ministry, monthly gathering, outreach, retreat

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