Thank You for Being Our Guest!

Welcome to First United Methodist Church. Thanks for visiting our website. Here you will find information about our church and the different ministries that make up our community of faith.

Our vision at FUMC is to be a community that welcomes all people into life-changing relationships with God and others. Whether you grew up going to church, haven’t been to church in years, or have never been to church, you will find people with similar experiences who have made FUMC their home.

Ultimately, FUMC is a community of people seeking to love our neighbors, invite them to follow Jesus with us, empowered to make a difference in the world.  So, please enjoy our website as you learn more about us. I hope you will visit one of our worship services soon.

Terry Tamplen

Lead Pastor

 

For more information about FUMC, join us for Raise The Bar, our process for getting connected!

FAQ

1. Where and when are the Sunday services?
Join us for Traditional Worship at 9:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary and Contemporary Worship at 11:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall (located across the alley from the main building). There is also a place for everyone during our 10:00 Sunday School.
2. Where is FUMC located?

FUMC is located in the heart of Downtown Odessa on the corner of 5th and Lee.

Locate FUMC on Mapquest, or Google Maps.


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3. How can I get connected with other people like me?

Get involved in a small group or interest group.

Or you can discover what we're all about at FUMC, as well as get plugged into ministry at our discipleship classes called, Raise The Bar.

4. Tell me about the Pastor and other church leaders.
Just check out our Who we are page. If you want to contact a staff member, go to our Staff contact list page.
5. What programs do you have for my preschool children?

All the information you need is on our Preschool page.

6. What is available for grade-school aged children?
All the information you need is on our Children's Ministry page.
7. Do you have anything for my teen?
Our student ministry is called GRACE and you can find out all about it here.
8. How can I get involved at FUMC?
There are all kinds of opportunities for service at FUMC Odessa. Go to our Service Opportunities page for more information.
9. How can I become a member?
If you are interested in becoming a member of FUMC contact Pastor Terry to learn more about how you can join.
10. What’s the best thing about FUMC?

The best thing about FUMC is that it is not just a building on the corner of 5th and Lee.

FUMC is a teacher at an elementary school. FUMC is a college student searching for what they’re meant to be studying. FUMC is a fireman keeping Odessa safe. FUMC is a mom who teaches her children that Jesus loves them most of all. FUMC is a widow who brings hope to those around her as she still smiles. FUMC is at the grocery store. FUMC is at Rosa’s and Bahama Bucks’. FUMC is at the football games, and FUMC is in the car next to you at the red light. FUMC is the people that come together for a short time on Sunday and then go out and live life loving others.

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