Worship

We have 4 worship services every Sunday morning in downtown Franklin. Worship times are 9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. in our two Sanctuaries.

Historic Sanctuary

A Service of Word and Sacrament, including:

  • Singing of traditional hymns accompanied by pipe organ
  • Proclamation of the Word of God with an invitation to respond
  • Holy Communion is offered every week during the 9:00 a.m. service in Historic Sanctuary and on the first Sunday of every month during the 10:30 a.m. service.

Sanctuary East

A blended service of Word and Celebration, including: songs and hymns with a contemporary flavor accompanied by guitar, bass, piano, percussion, etc.

Sanctuary East

Sanctuary East

  • Special music from one of our choirs (children, youth or adult) or a solo ensemble
  • A children’s sermon
  • Proclamation of the Word of God with an invitation to respond
  • Holy Communion on the first Sunday of the month
  • Holy Communion at First United Methodist Church is open to all regardless of age or church affiliation.

We baptize children, youth, and adults at any of our Sunday services. Contact one of the pastors to arrange for the sacrament of baptism.

For Your Kids in Worship

“Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” Matthew 19:14

All children are welcome in Franklin First UMC worship services!

We recognize that children hold a special place in the heart of God, and as a church, we respond to the call that we love them, are patient with them, and nurture them wherever they are in their faith journey.

Children’s Worship Bags can be picked up at the entry doors of each sanctuary. Please return them following the worship service.

Children’s worship bulletins are also provided each week for children attending worship.

Sunday School

Sunday school is offered at 9:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. for children, youth, and adults.

61st Avenue

Worship at 61st Avenue United Methodist is at 6:00 p.m. each Saturday night. Church school is held at 4:45 p.m. before worship. Click here for more information.

Accessibility

The Accessible Congregation Committee strives to make Franklin First UMC a barrier-free church. We work to insure that our facilities and programs are available to everyone. Over the years we have helped to make available large print hymnals and bulletins and hearing devices for our sanctuary. We have helped with some small adaptations to make our facilities more convenient for the mobility impaired. The Accessible Congregation Committee has sponsored Disability Awareness services at church and Sunday School in order to educate our congregation about the contributions our differently-abled members bring to us. We are especially proud of our Special Friends program – volunteers who attend Sunday School with children and youth who need assistance to participate fully and safely.

Transportation

Need transportation to church or Sunday School? Call the church office at 615-794-2734 before noon on Fridays and we can make arrangements.

Assistance

If you or someone you know needs assistance to attend church, Sunday School or other Franklin First UMC activities, contact Nancy Garrison, 615-794-3412, or Jill Johnson, 615-791-9669.