First United Methodist Church
Oak Ridge, Tennessee
Contact & Location for First United Methodist Church
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Service Times for First United Methodist Church
Sunday 8:45 AM
Traditional Worship
Sunday 11:00 AM
Traditional Worship
From the church’s website · checked Oct 2026
Plan your visit
What to wear
wear what makes you feel comfortable and truly yourself.
What their website says
Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce Lot on Tulane Avenue for the Sanctuary Entrance.
Coffee
Coffee is available
Kids check-in
Children check in before the service
Watch online
Services are streamed online
What their website says
Join us online via YouTube Live!
Wheelchair accessible
Leadership
Rev. Clair Sauer
Co-Lead Pastor
What their website says
Rev. Clair Sauer Co-Lead Pastor
Programs & Ministries at First United Methodist Church
About First United Methodist Church
First United Methodist Church in Oak Ridge, Tennessee welcomes all people to share in its life and ministry, embracing Jesus' message that God loves and accepts every person without boundaries of age, race, ethnicity, culture, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, economic condition, physical ability, or mental ability. The church offers traditional worship services at 8:45 and 11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary, featuring organ music and traditional hymns, as well as a contemporary service at 11:00 a.m. in the Multipurpose Room with modern worship music led by a live band. First United Methodist Church also provides comprehensive children's and family ministries, including nursery care, age-appropriate worship experiences, Sunday School classes, and monthly family activities, alongside small groups and ministries for adults of all ages. Visitors can participate in-person at 1350 Oak Ridge Turnpike or join online via YouTube Live, and the church emphasizes creating an authentic, welcoming environment where people can be themselves.
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Care & support
Community Financial Assistance
Financial help
What their website says
Community Financial Assistance
Congregational Care
What their website says
Our Congregational Care ministries offer support for all aspects of life
Serving the community
Community Meal Ministry
Meals
What their website says
Each Wednesday, the community meal ministry team prepares 180 meals for local people in need.
Thursday Student Lunch
Meals
What their website says
ORHS students are invited to walk over to the church for a meal.
Food For Kids
Food pantry
What their website says
Food For Kids is a monthly program where at-risk children in Oak Ridge public schools are given a bag filled with healthy food items once a week.
Community Assistance Fund
What their website says
The Community Assistance Fund provides gas and utility assistance to our neighbors in need.
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Groups & programs
History & building
Founded in 1944
The church began as a gathering of displaced Methodists in Oak Ridge in 1943 and 1944. It completed construction of most of the current church in 1952, and added an additional wing in 1966.
What their website says
Beginning in October of 1944, They were served by a young pastor named Robert Lundy
Hosts weddings
What their website says
FUMC is happy to assist FUMCOR church and community members with their weddings.
First Steps Child Development Center
What their website says
First Steps Child Development Center"}},
Spaces available to rent
Sanctuary, Chapel
Ministry, leadership and visit details above come from the church’s own website. They can change, so please confirm with the church.
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