About
MISSION: to make disciples of Jesus Christ.
MORE ABOUT WHAT WE DO AND WHAT WE BELIEVE: can be found here and here.
WORSHIP SERVICES: Our worship style is “blended,” combining what we hope are the best elements of traditional and contemporary worship. Sunday morning services are at 8:10 am in the chapel and at 10:50 am in the sanctuary. We celebrate Holy Communion an average of once a month, usually on the first Sunday of the month. We have an “open table” for Holy Communion, meaning everyone present is invited to partake. Childcare is provided in the nursery during the 10:50 worship service.
TAIZE SERVICE: This is a short, meditative prayer service that supplements Sunday worship. It is held at 7:15 pm in the chapel on the first Wednesday of every month.
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES: We have educational opportunities for all ages at 9:30 Sunday morning, and short term studies during the week. More information about children’s Sunday School is available on the children’s page.
PEOPLE: People were at the heart of Jesus’ ministry. Members and friends are at the core of First United Methodist Church. A list of our current church officers, known as the “Committee on Lay Leadership Report,” is contained in the 2008 Church Conference Packet which is available on the downloads page.
YOUTH: Our youth meet regularly at 5 pm on Sundays for small group discussions, games, and movies. They also attend district and conference retreats, camps and mission events. The youth meet in room 203 (There is an interior map on the downloads page).
PASTORS: Revs. John and Jennifer Collins share pastoral responsibilities. Jenny has a degree in industrial engineering from Kansas State University, and received her Masters of Divinity from Saint Paul School of Theology in 2000. John has a degree in history from Fort Hays State University and received his Masters of Divinity from Saint Paul School of Theology in 1999. They have a daughter, Elizabeth, who is six. They have a blog at www.revcollins.com.
STAFF: Ms. Linda Beever is our secretary. Mr. Bob Whitson and Mr. Daniel Lee provide custodial services. Our choir director is Mrs. Nikki Kirk. Musical accompaniment is provided by Mr. Henry Millen, Mrs. Carla Herring and Mrs. Janice Walker.
LOCATION: We can be found at the corner of 10th and Elm in Coffeyville, Kansas (at the end of the first block east of the Community College and just north of McDonald’s™).
RECYCLING: We have what is, as far as we know, the only comprehensive recycling program in Coffeyville.
WiFi: Wireless high speed internet access is available throughout the church building.
T-SHIRTS: First United Methodist Church T-Shirts are available for purchase at http://www.cafepress.com/firstumc.
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