When is the church open? The church office is open from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm Monday thru Friday, except for these holidays: New Years Day, MLK Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve & Christmas Day. Preschool runs on the same calendar as the Douglas County School System.
When may I call a staff person? Telephones are answered during office hours. After office hours or if no one can get to your call, an automated answering system will allow you to leave voice messages for any staff person day or night.
How do I schedule a Baptism? Call Ivy at ext. 15 and she will assist you. All baptism are scheduled during one of our worship services. Then on the Sunday of your scheduled baptism you will meet with the officiating minister 15 min. before the worship service to discuss specific details.
How do I schedule a wedding? Members of First United Methodist Church and their children are welcome to be married in our Sanctuary. Weddings must be scheduled through the church office.
What do I do in the event of hospitalization? Please call the church office, so that we can alert the ministerial staff who will offer prayer and support as appropriate. (Hospitals do not call us for you!)
What if I want to add someone to the prayer list? If you have a prayer request, call the church office. Please indicate if you do not want the prayer request printed in the bulletin or Messenger.
What do I do in the event of a death? Please contact a minister of the church.
For FUMC meetings & events call the church office so we may reserve the room. Please remember to give enough time so we may schedule heat & air.
For meeting & events, that are not FUMC activity you must get Trustee approval. Fill out an Request for use of Facilities Form (available from church office) and place in the trustee mail box located in the hallway of the church office. The Trustees meet the first Thursday of each month. If you need tables and chairs for your meeting contact the church office after approval.
How do I know what my pledge balance is? What if I have a question about my gifts to the church? Call the financial secretary at ext. 18 and she will be glad to assist you.
How Can I get reimbursed for expenses incurred for the church? To get reimbursed for expenses related to FUMC, fill out a check request form from the finance office and return with receipt attached to it to Vickie before Wednesday. Checks are issued on Thursday.
Can I tithe electronically? Yes! We process automatic Electronic Fund Transfers on the 15th and 30th of each month. Call Vickie to request an authorization form.
When is childcare available? It is available during all worship services for children 4 and under, and when requested in advance for meetings or other events. Contact Nancy, Nursery Coordinator at ext 19.
Whom do I call when I move or change other personal information? Please call Ivy, and alert her to changes in names, address, phone numbers, emails address, etc.
If I have an article or picture to submit to our church newsletter, how do I do that? Contact Jim Koon at ext 17 or e-mail the information to him at jimk@douglasvillefumc.com. Please remember to put in your article the who, what, when, where & why. Deadline for the Messenger, our weekly newsletter is 10:00 a.m. on Monday morning. Deadline for information to be placed in Sunday’s bulletin is 10:00 a.m Thursday morning.
Whom should I call if I want to get involved or need help finding my place at FUMC? You can call any of the lay or staff members associated with ministries that interest you.