About Us
Our congregation has many opportunities in worship, programs, ministries, and studies to create, deepen, better understand, and live out our relationship with Jesus Christ.
Weekly Newsletter
Read the weekly newsletter to keep caught up on all the happenings going on in our church family and local community.
Weekly Worship Schedule
Sun - 9:00 AM - Contemporary Worship Service
Sun - 9:45 AM - Sunday School
Sun - 11:00 AM - Traditional Worship Service
Welcome
Whether you are new to our wonderful community of Bainbridge or just new to our church, we are delighted that we can share our faith together.
Upcoming Events
​District Conference
The Southwest District Conference will be held Sunday, April 28, beginning at 3:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Church in Albany. If you plan to attend, please contact Pastor Mike, as the district has requested he report how many are coming.
​“Witnessing Through the Storm”
The South Georgia Conference has experienced multiple catastrophic events in the past three years, and churches have been actively engaged in their own communities and beyond to meet the needs of those impacted by these storms. United Methodists have been a beacon of light during dark skies by being the hands and feet of Jesus Christ - before, during, and after the storms. 

Join the Conference Discipleship Teams for "Witnessing Through The Storm: The Church Before, During, and After Natural Disaster," a day of exploring the many ways individuals and churches can be prepared in the event of a natural disaster and "be the church" in their communities and throughout the world. This will be a day of equipping, inspiring, building capacity, and preparing for our future impact in disaster response ministry. 

Special guests include Cathy Earl, UMCOR, US Disaster Response & Partner Relations; Jenny Phillips, Global Ministries, Creation Care Program Manager/Sustainable Development; and Jim Cantore from The Weather Channel.
 
This event takes place Saturday, April 27, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Cordele First United Methodist Church. The registration fee is $25 (which includes lunch), and you may register at sgaumc-reg.brtapp.com/WitnessingThroughTheStorm.
Cub Scout Pack #519
The new Cub Scout Pack #519 is going gang busters!  Come and join!  They meet on Tuesdays from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. The Pack is open to Kindergarten through 5th grade boys and girls.  For more information, please contact the Church Office.  Click HERE to go to the Scout page.
Christian Fellowship Dinners!
Our Wednesday Night, Christian Fellowship Dinners have resumed.  Please remember that if you have standing reservations for our Christian Fellowship Dinner, cannot attend, and do not cancel, we ask that you please pay for your meal.

Children up through age 3 - no cost
Children ages 4-10 - $3.00
Ages 11-64    - $6.00
65 and over - $4.00
Immediate Family limit- $20.00
Rev. Melissa Traver to serve Bainbridge First United Methodist Church
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The Staff - Parish Relations Committee is pleased to announce that Bishop Lawson Bryan has appointed Rev. Melissa Traver as Pastor of Bainbridge FUMC, effective June 2019.

Rev. Traver was ordained an Elder in The United Methodist Church in 2008. She is currently serving as the Pastor of St. Peter UMC in Columbus, Ga.

Rev. Traver is married to Chris, and they have two young sons: Xander, age 14, and Grayson, age 9. Rev. Traver is excited to begin her ministry among us and looks forward to becoming a part of our great church.

Rev. Traver’s first Sunday will be in June, and further information will be shared in the days to come concerning welcome events for Rev. Traver and her family. I know you will join us in praying for Rev. Traver as we prepare to welcome her to Bainbridge FUMC and to our community. 
Rev. Mike Brown to serve Waycross First United Methodist Church
​The Staff-Parish Relations Committee wishes to thank Rev. Mike Brown for his years of ministry among us at Bainbridge FUMC. We wish both him and Tammy well in their new ministry at Waycross FUMC and will keep them in our prayers during this time of transition. We will honor them both with a church-wide reception in May, and details about that gathering will be shared with you soon.
Quick Links

Holy Week

​Monday, April 15
11:45 am - Holy Week Service & Lunch
First United Methodist Church
 
Tuesday, April 16
11:45 am - Holy Week Service & Lunch
First Christian Church, First Church of
God, and St. John’s Episcopal Church
at First United Methodist Church
 
Wednesday, April 17
11:45 am - Holy Week Service & Lunch
First Presbyterian Church and St. Joseph Catholic Church
at First Presbyterian Church
 
Thursday, April 18
11:45 am - Holy Week Service & Lunch
First Baptist Church
7:00 pm - Holy Thursday Service
First United Methodist Church
 
Friday, April 19
11:45 am - Holy Week Service & Lunch
Bainbridge Church of God and Southwest Baptist Church
at Bainbridge Church of God
7:30 pm - Tenebrae/Good Friday Service
First United Methodist Church

Sunday, April 21 - Easter Day
9:00 am - Contemporary Worship Service
11:00 am - Traditional Worship Service

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

​Director of Youth Ministries
For more information, click here to go to the Youth Ministries page.
Bainbridge First United Methodist Church
300 W. Shotwell St.
Bainbridge GA, 39819
Phone: 229-246-1864
Fax: 229-246-3800
1stumc1@bellsouth.net

Sunday Service Times
9:00am Contemporary in Fellowship Hall
11:00am Traditional in Sanctuary