Worship with Us at Duluth First United Methodist Church

Church can be an intimidating place to visit — especially if you don’t know what to expect. Our Sunday morning worship services are the beginning for most people at Duluth First United Methodist Church. We invite you to experience what the gospel means both intellectually and relationally at one of our three Sunday worship services.

Our greeters will warmly welcome you and answer any questions about Duluth First United Methodist Church that you may have. We hope that through visiting with us, you will experience the hope, love and joy that comes from a community of people who love Jesus.

At Duluth First United Methodist Church we look for God’s love in our lives as the evidence that we have been truly worshipping Him. Authentic worship, central to everything, means learning to recognize God’s goodness while delighting to deepen in our responses.

It is our goal, as individuals and as a community, to unite our actions, intentions, and emotions in loving response to God. It means transforming the ways we think so that what we do and who we are become one—in, for, through, and to the Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit.

  • Christmas Eve worship Services

    Tuesday, December 24, 2024

    Family Worship Candlelight Service: Noon in Hinton Hall

    • Pastors and Speakers: Rev. David Burchett, Assistant Pastor; Rev. Min Lee, Director of Youth Ministries and Contemporary Worship Music Director; Leslie Yokeley, Director of Children's Ministries and Christian Beginnings; Emily Smith, Children's Ministries Social Media Coordinator
    • Scripture:  Isaiah 9:1-7 (English Standard Version Bible)
    • Sermon:  Christmas Eve
    • Children, newborn through Pre-Kindergarten, are eligible for childcare in the Duluth First United Methodist Church's Childcare Corner during the worship service.
    • Christmas Sweaters and Cookies on Christmas Eve:  If you are planning to attend the Family Worship Candlelight Service on Christmas Eve - Tuesday, December 24th at noon in Hinton Hall, we invite you to wear your favorite Christmas sweater or outfit. We also invite you to bring a plate of your favorite Christmas cookies to share with others during a time of fellowship before the worship service. Our time of fellowship will begin at 11:30 a.m. and the worship service will begin at noon. Hot cocoa, juice, and bottles of water will be provided.

    Candlelight Worship Services: 4:00 & 6:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary

    • Pastor: Rev. Terry Tippens, Senior Pastor
    • Scripture:  Luke 2:22-40 (New Revised Standard Version Bible)
    • Sermon:  "Good News of Great Joy for All the People"
    • Streamed online live on the Duluth First UMC Worship YouTube page.
    • Worshiping online? Please click on SIGN IN to sign in before starting worship on your device.
    • Children, newborn through Pre-Kindergarten, are eligible for childcare in the Duluth First United Methodist Church's Childcare Corner during the 4:00 and 6:00 p.m. worship services.

  • 8:30 a.m. traditional worship service

    in the sanctuary

    December 22, 2024:  Fourth Sunday of Advent

    • On Sunday, December 22nd, the Chamber Chorale is excited to present Christmas music during the 8:30 a.m. Traditional Worship service in the Sanctuary.
    • Holy Communion
    • Streamed online live on the Duluth First UMC Worship YouTube page.
    • Worshiping online? Please click on SIGN IN to sign in before starting worship on your device.
    • Children, newborn through Pre-Kindergarten, are eligible for childcare in the Duluth First United Methodist Church's Childcare Corner during the 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. worship services.

    December 29, 2024:  First Sunday after Christmas Day

    • Pastor: Rev. Dr. C. Kay Fuino, Associate Pastor
    • Scripture:  Luke 2:22-38 (Common English Bible)
    • Sermon:  Prepare... for Receiving the Gift
    • Holy Communion
    • Streamed online live on the Duluth First UMC Worship YouTube page.
    • Worshiping online? Please click on SIGN IN to sign in before starting worship on your device.
    • Children, newborn through Pre-Kindergarten, are eligible for childcare in the Duluth First United Methodist Church's Childcare Corner during the 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. worship services.

    January 5, 2025:  Epiphany Sunday

    • Pastor: Rev. Beth Brown Shugart, Associate Pastor
    • Scripture:  Psalm 34:14 (Common English Bible)
    • Sermon:  Worlds Collide
    • Holy Communion
    • Streamed online live on the Duluth First UMC Worship YouTube page.
    • Worshiping online? Please click on SIGN IN to sign in before starting worship on your device.
    • Children, newborn through Pre-Kindergarten, are eligible for childcare in the Duluth First United Methodist Church's Childcare Corner during the 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. worship services.

  • 11:00 a.m. contemporary worship service

    in hinton hall of the sheldon family life center

    December 22, 2024:  Fourth Sunday of Advent

    • Pastor: Rev. David Burchett, Assistant Pastor
    • Scripture:  Luke1:67-79; 2:1-5 (English Standard Version Bible)
    • Sermon:  Christmas Light: The Sunrise Is Coming
    • Children, newborn through Pre-Kindergarten, are eligible for childcare in the Duluth First United Methodist Church's Childcare Corner during the 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. worship services.
    • Christmas Sweaters and Cookies:  If you are planning to attend the Contemporary Worship Service on Sunday, December 22nd, we invite you to wear your favorite Christmas sweater or outfit. We also invite you to bring a plate of your favorite Christmas cookies to share with others during a time of fellowship before the worship service. Our time of fellowship will begin at 10:30 a.m. and the worship service will begin at 11:00 a.m. Coffee, hot cocoa, juice, and bottles of water will be provided.

    December 29, 2024:  First Sunday after Christmas Day

    • Pastor: Rev. Min Lee, Director of Youth Ministries and Contemporary Worship Music Director
    • Scripture: Matthew 13:31-32 (Common English Bible)
    • Sermon:  Planting Kingdom Seeds
    • Children, newborn through Pre-Kindergarten, are eligible for childcare in the Duluth First United Methodist Church's Childcare Corner during the 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. worship services.

    January 5, 2025:  Epiphany Sunday

    • Pastor: Rev. David Burchett, Assistant Pastor
    • Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-6 (English Standard Version Bible)
    • Sermon:  Go to the Light
    • Holy Communion
    • Children, newborn through Pre-Kindergarten, are eligible for childcare in the Duluth First United Methodist Church's Childcare Corner during the 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. worship services.

  • 11:00 a.m. traditional worship service

    In the sanctuary

    December 22, 2024:  Fourth Sunday of Advent

    • Pastor: Rev. Terry Tippens, Senior Pastor
    • Scripture:  1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 (New Revised Standard Version Bible)
    • Sermon:  The Source of Joy
    • Streamed online live on the Duluth First UMC Worship YouTube page.
    • Worshiping online? Please click on SIGN IN to sign in before starting worship on your device.
    • Children, newborn through Pre-Kindergarten, are eligible for childcare in the Duluth First United Methodist Church's Childcare Corner during the 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. worship services.

    December 29, 2024:  First Sunday after Christmas Day

    • Pastor: Rev. Dr. C. Kay Fuino, Associate Pastor
    • Scripture:  Luke 2:22-38 (Common English Bible)
    • Sermon:  Prepare... for Receiving the Gift
    • Streamed online live on the Duluth First UMC Worship YouTube page.
    • Worshiping online? Please click on SIGN IN to sign in before starting worship on your device.
    • Children, newborn through Pre-Kindergarten, are eligible for childcare in the Duluth First United Methodist Church's Childcare Corner during the 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. worship services.

    January 5, 2025:  Epiphany Sunday

    • Pastor: Rev. Terry Tippens, Senior Pastor
    • Scripture:  John 4:5-42 (New Revised Standard Version Bible)
    • Sermon:  Personally
    • Holy Communion
    • Streamed online live on the Duluth First UMC Worship YouTube page.
    • Worshiping online? Please click on SIGN IN to sign in before starting worship on your device.
    • Children, newborn through Pre-Kindergarten, are eligible for childcare in the Duluth First United Methodist Church's Childcare Corner during the 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. worship services.

  • join us online and viewing past worship services

    Duluth First United Methodist Church provides an opportunity for you to join us in online worship services on Sunday mornings if you are unable to join us for in-person worship:

    Every Sunday our worship services are recorded so that anyone can view a service if you were unable to make it to church, or you can go back to watch a worship service again if there was something in the message that you really connected with. Videos are generally available for viewing by Monday afternoon following the worship services.

    To see videos posted on YouTube from Duluth First United Methodist Church's Sunday morning online worship services, please subscribe at the following link:
    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIrOLtKUFKwsSj5IsJbq-ZQ


    You can also watch videos posted on our church's website from past worship services by clicking on PAST WORSHIP SERVICES.

    If you have any questions, please contact Ken Willi, Director of Communications, at kwilli@duluthumc.org.

  • worship service handouts

    8:30 a.m. Traditional Worship Service

    Order of Worship: January 5, 2025

    Order of Worship: December 29, 2024

    Order of Worship: December 22, 2024

    Order of Worship: December 15, 2024

    Order of Worship: December 8, 2024


    11:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service

    Worship Handout: January 5, 2025

    Worship Song Lyrics: January 5, 2025


    Worship Handout: December 29, 2024

    Worship Song Lyrics: December 29, 2024


    Worship Handout: December 22, 2024

    Worship Song Lyrics: December 22, 2024


    Worship Handout: December 15, 2024

    Worship Handout: December 8, 2024


    11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship Service
    Order of Worship:  January 5, 2025

    Order of Worship:  December 29, 2024

    Order of Worship:  December 22, 2024

    Order of Worship:  December 15, 2024

    Order of Worship:  December 8, 2024


    Kids Worship Bingo
    Kids Worship Bingo:  January 5, 2025

    Kids Worship Bingo:  December 29, 2024

    Kids Worship Bingo:  December 22, 2024

    Kids Worship Bingo:  December 15, 2024

    Kids Worship Bingo:  December 8, 2024

  • there's a place for you on our

    worship technology teams

    Did you know that through the live streaming of our three worship services we reach approximately 200+ members and visitors each week? And those are just view numbers on YouTube and Facebook that don’t take into account how many people are watching together on the same device.
     
    Our Worship Technology Ministry and streaming services provide a vital connection and extension of our on-campus worship. We need more volunteers at all three worship services to help keep this ministry going. If you have experience with camera or streaming operation, or are willing to learn how – both are EASY! Please contact either Johnathan Ancell, Director of Worship Technology, by e-mail at jancell@duluthumc.org, or David Daniel, Minister of Music & Worship Arts, by e-mail at ddaniel@duluthumc.org.