The holidays are not always a time of celebration and joy. For those who have experienced the loss of a loved one or other significant loss either recently or even some time ago, this is an Advent service especially for you. Come and bring your memories both joyous and sorrowful and be comforted during this […]
Join us for one of our traditional Christmas Eve services in the sanctuary at either 5pm or 7pm, with communion, candlelight, your favorite carols, Christmas music, and a message from Dr. Kevin Conrad. This is one of the holiest and most meaningful worship experiences of the year!
Explore the writings of the New Testament using the story of Jesus as the starting point. This survey of the testament looks at how the early church took ownership of and was shaped by the story of Jesus and how the church learned how to develop as disciples and create communities of faith. Participants gain […]
Join us for our 2022 Ash Wednesday observance, in the Cookeville First UMC Sanctuary.
Join us for a time of fellowship and gathering and a focus on a specific, timely Lenten topic. March 30: Artwork depicting the Passion of the Christ – the suffering servant passages in Isaiah Click the link to register!
THE ABBEY OF GETHSEMANE, KENTUCKY Join us on April 8 as Dr. Kevin Conrad leads a day trip to the Abbey of Gethsemane, a Trappist monastery, in central Kentucky. You will experience a day of prayer, periods of silence and reflection, worship, study, and more.
On Palm Sunday we gather to celebrate and remember Christ’s sacrificial death on the cross with palm branches, and praise – looking forward to the new life in Christ. All kids at Cookeville First UMC – ages 3 – 6th grade, are invited to participate in the palm processional at both services! Please be available […]
Join us for a wonderful night of music from our chancel choir. The well-known piece includes eight movements, representing a different phase attributed to Christ during his last day and then concludes with a simple hymn. Be with us!
Holy Wednesday study and worship experience in the sanctuary features Jesus’s humble sacrificial life and passion on the cross as the source of atoning sacrifice for sin as a healing balm for our woundedness.
On Maundy Thursday we remember the Last Supper Jesus shared with his disciples. We recall the holy words, “This is my body, given for you,” and “this is my blood poured out for the forgiveness of your sins.” Through this sacrament, we share the opportunity to experience God’s grace and reflect on the gifts of […]
On Good Friday, we come together to remember Christ on the cross and to set in our hearts a reminder of the cost of crucifixion. This is a service of monologue, scripture, and music intended to bring about a true appreciation of the glory of Easter morning.
Join us in the Bandstand at Dogwood Park for a morning of fellowship and fun!