How the Coronavirus
We have revised the Safety Protocols for First UMC and will continue to live-stream our worship services so you can continue to worship with us online. Here are some things you need to know about our on-campus worship:
Safety Protocols
- Registration for Sunday worship will no longer be required; however, we ask that you continue to stop by the Welcome Table in the Narthex before you enter the Sanctuary so we can greet everyone personally and make note of who’s in attendance.
- Due to rise in local cases (even among the vaccinated), everyone will need to wear masks while inside any of our buildings, including during worship.
- Congregational singing during worship is still allowed for those who are fully-vaccinated.
- We will resume social distancing in our Sanctuary and you may sit anywhere you choose subject to social distancing requirements.
Volunteers
- We always welcome persons who wish to volunteer to help before or after worship. You do not need to serve every week, but on your schedule.
- Please use the button below for a description of what each position entails and to sign up (myFirst login needed), or contact Gina Britton.
Sunday School and Nursey
There will be on-campus Sunday School for adults, but many of the classes have decided to only meet online at this time. Please check with your class facilitator. We will not offer nursery through the end of September due to the increased prevalence of breakthrough infections.
As always, if you have any questions or comments, please contact the church by email at contact@fumcgnv.org
or leave a message at 352-372-8523!
or leave a message at 352-372-8523!
CHURCH OFFICE
FUMPERS PRESCHOOL
GIVING
The church office is closed but the staff are continuing in their regular duties both on site and while working from home.
Donations for Helping Hands Clinic or Holiday Marketplace can be dropped off at the side door of Bell Hall (please ring the bell when dropping off donations) Monday-Thursday from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., or by special arrangement by calling the church office.
FUMPERS PRESCHOOL
FUMPers will continue to follow their existing COVID protocols through the end of this school year. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Lorin Winters at lorin@fumcgnv.org.
GIVING
First UMC needs your support for our continuing missions, ministries, and staff. We still need to pay to maintain our facilities and the salaries of the church staff during these times. Financial giving can be done easily online via our web site at www.fumcgnv.com/give, or through the First UMC mobile app. You may also want to consider signing up for automated giving of your tithe/offering! If you need assistance with setting this up, please call the church office at 352-372-8523 or by contacting Linda Madden at linda@fumcgnv.org.
If you are not feeling well...
- First, remember that you are precious and beloved, and we want to make sure you are okay! Seek medical attention as needed and take care of yourself!
- Second, let the church know that you are ill, so that we can be praying for you. Let us know if there is anything we can do to help you.
- Third, stay home as you care for yourself. Your health is far more important than any program, project, meeting, or service! Don’t worry, we’ll be here when you’re feeling better!