We're Glad You're Here!
At First United Methodist Church, we are alive in Christ, united in nurturing fellowship, reaching out to share God's boundless love.
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We are United Methodists
The United Methodist Church is a world-wide denomination that opens hearts, opens minds and opens doors through active engagement with our world. The mission of The United Methodist Church is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.
A United Methodist is someone who joins in that mission by putting faith and love into action. We believe that God loves all people, and that we share in expressing that love. So the United Methodist tradition emphasizes God's grace and in serving others. We believe that Jesus Christ is the fullest expression of God's love--showing us the fullness of God's care through Jesus' teachings, death and resurrection.John Wesley started the Methodist movement in 18th century England. His teachings on practical divinity (living out our faith) and appeals to reason and experience form important aspects of United Methodist practice today.
We are a Lighthouse Congregation
First United Methodist Church—Lexington, NC opens its doors to individuals and groups whose churches are disaffiliating, yet wish to remain United Methodist. We are a congregation who has a desire to welcome, love, and nurture.
At First United Methodist Church, we are
...Alive in Christ and here for you as you strengthen your faith and grow closer to God.
...United in Nurturing Fellowship and committed to creating an environment of joy and acceptence where everyone can feel welcome and at peace.
...Reaching Out to Share God's Boundless Love and make a positive difference in the lives of our members and our community.
We're glad you're here.
No matter what you've been through or what questions you might have about God and faith, our church is a place where you'll find the love, grace, and forgiveness Jesus gives to everyone.
We are a Lighthouse congregation of the Western North Carolina Conference of the United Methodist Church.
We offer a grace-filled welcome to all who come through our doors!
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Meet Our Pastors and Staff
Meet Our Pastors and Staff
Rev. Cheryl Skinner, Co-Pastor
Rev. Kirk Tutterow, Co-Pastor
Rev. Amy Higgins, Assistant Pastor of Next Generations Ministries
Lee Mabe, Director of Music
Donna Huskins, Administrative Assistant
Phyllis Jones, Organist
Kelly Leonard, Nursery Staff
Alma Carlton, Financial Secretary
Kimberly Leonard, Nursery Staff
Jill Michener, Nursery Staff
Support Our Missions & Ministries
You may give to our missions & ministries using our secure server. Using this system, you may give using your checking account, debit account, or credit card.
Text the amount you wish to send to 855-222-3109 – then follow the directions on our secure server.
From your desktop or Ipad, scan the QR code above with your phone's camera to give using our secure server. When you first enter the secure site, you will need to create a profile before you can make a contribution. Using this system, you may give using your checking account, debit account, or credit card.
The QR code is also located in our weekly bulletin for your convenience.
You may mail a check to the church office:
First UMC
310 S. Main Street
Lexington, NC 27292
You may give your gifts, tithes, and offerings during the 8:45a and 11:00a worship services each Sunday.
Teams & Church Council
Administrative Teams
Ministry Teams
Church Council
About: The Church Council serves First UMC by providing for, overseeing, and evaluating the nurture, outreach, mission and resource ministries of the church as well as aiding in the communication and collaboration of those ministries.
- Chairperson: Lauren Hall, 2026
- Vice-Chair: Rick Samuels, 2026
- Recording Secretary: Barbara McWhorter, 2027
- Lay Leader: Helen Fitzgerals, 2027
- Lay Delegate/Annual Conference:
- John McWhorter, 2025, Susie Hubbard, 2026, Mike Hall, 2027
- Co-Pastors: Rev. Cheryl Skinner & Rev. Kirk Tutterow
- Associate Pastor Next Generations: Rev. Amy HIggins
- Director of Music: Lee Mabe
- Membership Secretary: Donna Huskins, Administrative Assistant
- President UMM: Richard Foust (elected annually)
- President UWF: Marsha Garwood (elected annually)
- Boy Scout Council: Mark Hinkle, David Stott
- Honorary Members: Bettye Gray
Administrative Teams:
- Board of Trustees Chair: Billy Hunt & Donna Smith (elected annually)
- Endowment Trust Chair: Richard Foust (elected annually)
- Finance Chair: Clark Smith (elected annually)
- Parsonage Chair: Donna Smith, 2026
- SPR Chair: Wendy Norris, 2026
- Planned Giving/Stewardship Chair: Betty Pope, 2026
- Scholarship Chair: Donna Long, 2026
Ministry Teams:
- Children’s Council: Katherine Parsons, 2026
- Evangelism & Hospitality Chair: Judy Deal, 2027
- Member Care Chair: (elected annually)
- Missions Chair: Christa Weeks, 2026
- Worship/Music Chair: Wayne Michael, 2027
- Youth Council: Christie Strickland, 2025