There will be a Good Friday Cross Walk beginning at 12:00 noon on Friday, April 15.  It will begin at First United Methodist Church in Denton and end at Harrison Park. The walk symbolizes the steps Jesus took on his way to Calvary, and participants are invited to take turns carrying the cross so they […]

There will be a Maundy Thursday Service on April 14, 2022, at 12:00 a.m. at First United Methodist Church.  Reverend Richard Gould will deliver the message based on Luke 23:44-46 - “Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit.” It was on the Thursday of Christ’s final week before being crucified and resurrected that He […]

There is an 12:00 noon service followed by a soup and sandwich lunch each Wednesdays during Lent.  This is sponsored by the Missional Network Churches, and is held at First UMC in Denton.  The book used as a basis for these worship services is by Rev. Fleming Rutledge entitled, “The Seven Last Words from the […]

There is an 12:00 noon service followed by a soup and sandwich lunch each Wednesdays during Lent.  This is sponsored by the Missional Network Churches, and is held at First UMC in Denton.  The book used as a basis for these worship services is by Rev. Fleming Rutledge entitled, “The Seven Last Words from the […]

There is an 12:00 noon service followed by a soup and sandwich lunch each Wednesdays during Lent.  This is sponsored by the Missional Network Churches, and is held at First UMC in Denton.  The book used as a basis for these worship services is by Rev. Fleming Rutledge entitled, “The Seven Last Words from the […]

There is an 12:00 noon service followed by a soup and sandwich lunch each Wednesdays during Lent.  This is sponsored by the Missional Network Churches, and is held at First UMC in Denton.  The book used as a basis for these worship services is by Rev. Fleming Rutledge entitled, “The Seven Last Words from the […]

There is an 12:00 noon service followed by a soup and sandwich lunch each Wednesdays during Lent.  This is sponsored by the Missional Network Churches, and is held at First UMC in Denton.  The book used as a basis for these worship services is by Rev. Fleming Rutledge entitled, “The Seven Last Words from the […]

There will be an Ash Wednesday Service at First UMC on Wednesday, March 2, 2022, beginning at 12:00 noon Ash Wednesday marks the first day of Lent, and during the service the clergy will mark crosses on the foreheads of worshippers using the ashes from burnt palms.  The mark is a sign of repentance.  Reverend […]

In compliance with Governor Roy Cooper's Stay-At-Home Emergency Executive Order that has been made to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, the Noon Good Friday Cross Walk has been cancelled.   The walk symbolizes the steps Jesus took on his way to Calvary, and participants are invited to take turns carrying the cross so they get a […]

In compliance with Governor Roy Cooper's Stay-At-Home Emergency Executive Order that has been made to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, the Maundy Thursday Service and Lunch has been cancelled. It was on the Thursday of Christ's final week before being crucified and resurrected that He and His disciples shared what was known as the Last Supper. […]