ABOUT US

First United Methodist Church is  set on the beautiful Tennessee River, serving our neighbors in Knoxville and East Tennessee area. Our congregation is committed to spreading the message of Jesus Christ , emphasizing personal and spiritual growth while embracing an environment of authenticity, fun, and acceptance of all who join us in the celebration of the life of Jesus Christ and his teachings.

3316 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919
865.525.0435
@KnoxvilleFUMC

OUR VISION

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Our vision at First UMC Knoxville is to grow passionate followers of Jesus Christ committed to making an impact in Knoxville and beyond.

OUR VALUES

At First UMC we value Acceptance 
We value creating an environment that is welcoming and accepting towards one another. We believe we are uniquely created by God and value the diversity each individual has to offer. 
​Supporting Verse: Romans 15:7 Accept one another then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God.

At First UMC we value Authenticity  
We are a community of believers striving for an authentic relationship with God and with each other. We are a church where people are welcome to be their authentic selves and do not feel the need to be "fake" or as if they have everything figured out. Be who you are and know that you are welcome. Supporting Verse: Ephesians 4:25 Therefore each of you should put off falsehood and speak truthfully, for we are all members of one body.

At First UMC we value Service/Community Involvement  
We understand part of our purpose as Christians is to make disciples of all nations. We value opportunities to serve others both inside and outside of our church and share the love of Jesus at home and abroad.
Supporting Verse: 1 Peter 4:10 Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God's grace in various forms.

At First UMC we value Personal and Spiritual Growth
We foster an environment for people at all places in their spiritual journey. We challenge and expand our personal and spiritual development through learning more about the Bible, each other and the world we live in. We value becoming more Christ-like and in order to do so must grow and evolve. Supporting Verse: Romans 12:2 Do not conform to the patterns of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is - His good, pleasing and perfect will.
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At First UMC we value Fun
We want our experience of growing with God to be enjoyable and fun. One of our goals is for people to leave our church feeling more hopeful and uplifted than before walking through the door.
Supporting Verse: Psalm 100:1-2 Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs.