Membership
FUMC Members
If you have been worshipping with us and are interested in becoming a member of our fellowship, please speak with one of our pastors. What we believe.
There are three ways to unite with the church:
1) Transfer of membership from another Methodist church
2) Transfer from another denomination, or
3) By profession of faith.
If you have been baptized, it is not necessary to be baptized again. If you have not been baptized, you can be baptized when you join. We do hope you'll join our Christian family!
Church Council - Orientation & Appreciation
Info re: time to be updated
Service
Our commitment to be loyal to the Church and uphold it by our service further reflects our commitment to follow the example of Christ, who came not to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many (Luke 19: 10).
God has entrusted all of us with certain talents and abilities, and sharing these gifts is a means of sharing ourselves out of love and gratitude toward God and love for one another.
To discuss our church needs and learn how you can make a difference, see FUMC Volunteer Opportunities.
Gifts
Our commitment to uphold the Church by our gifts is a thankful response from the heart for all God has given us. Such a commitment serves to remind us of our role as stewards over what God has entrusted to us. The systematic giving of our money also helps to establish and maintain ministries that no individual or single congregation could fund alone. These worthy causes include home and foreign missions, colleges, evangelistic and educational work, and emergency relief.
Presence
Our commitment to uphold the Church by our presence is a visible witness of our faith, both in the pew and in the world. Our relationship to Christ is nurtured by our presence in worship where we find spiritual guidance, comfort and strength. But our relationship to Christ is not confined to our worship on Sunday morning alone. We also uphold the Church by our presence at home, at work, at school, and in the community. Wherever we are, our presence should be an expression of our commitment to Christ.
Prayers
Our commitment to uphold the Church through intercessory prayer is based upon the fundamental reality that we are not simply a human agency seeking to meet human needs: we pray because we require God’s guidance in order to be the church.
When we pray for our pastors, for our teachers, for one another, and for those who may never even enter our doors, we are expressing our dependence on God so that we might in turn express the will and compassion of Christ.
History
History of Cookevlle First United Methodist Church
Cookeville First United Methodist has a history of over 140 years of leadership and ministry in the community. Early Methodist congregations assembled in homes where they were served by circuit-riding preachers.