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A Message from Rev. Sherri Reynolds

Welcome to First United Methodist Church of Gadsden

I am thankful for all those engaged in the life of First United Methodist Church of Gadsden, including you. This church is more than a location at the corner of 5thStreet and Chestnut Street in Gadsden, Alabama. We are the body of Christ, rooted in Jesus and the heart of the city to reach people with God’s love.

You will find opportunities for worship (5:30 pm on Thursday, 9:00 am, and 11:00 am on Sunday), learning, mission, and fellowship. You also will find spaces to serve the larger community and develop a deeper relationship with others and Jesus. The congregation is a welcoming place, reflecting the diversity of the Body of Christ and offering opportunities for all ages to grow in discipleship.

Want to learn more?
Explore our website, download our church app, search for our social media presence, or contact the church office or a staff member.

Rev. Sherri Reynolds

Stories of Generosity from Luke: How Will You Respond?

You will be enriched in every way for your great generosity, which will produce thanksgiving to God through us. 2 Corinthians 9:11

This October, First United Methodist Church will spend the month in the gospel of Luke examining the response of people as they met Jesus. Simon left everything to follow. The forgiven woman was extravagantly generous and worshipful. Zacchaeus changed his life, making amends for his deceptive practices. The thief on the cross trusted Jesus as they were dying by Roman execution. Their stories capture our imagination and cause us to wonder how we might respond. These stories set the backdrop for Generosity 2025.
When we encounter Jesus, we respond in some way. Do we reject him or ignore him? Do we react with devotion and worship? Do we serve others and share with others about him? Do we live generous lives, offering thanks and changing to be more like Christ? These are questions which we all answer individually. I pray that our encounters with Jesus challenge us to lead lives which produce great thanksgiving to God, just like the people that we meet in Luke through this upcoming sermon series.
“You will be enriched in every way for your great generosity, which will produce thanksgiving to God through us” 2 Corinthians 9:11
How will you respond? —Rev. Sherri