First United Methodist Church of Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon, Texas
Contact & Location for First United Methodist Church of Mount Vernon
Mt. Vernon
Mount Vernon, TX 75457
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Service Times for First United Methodist Church of Mount Vernon
Sunday 11:00 AM
Worship
From the church’s website · checked Oct 2026
Plan your visit
What to wear
Casual Dress. Wear what makes you feel comfortable!
What their website says
Casual Dress. Wear what makes you feel comfortable!
Coffee
Coffee is available
Watch online
Services are streamed online
What their website says
The livestream is available about 10 minutes before the 11 AM service
Leadership
Phillip Higginbotham
Senior Pastor
What their website says
Senior Pastor – Rev. Phillip Higginbotham
Programs & Ministries at First United Methodist Church of Mount Vernon
About First United Methodist Church of Mount Vernon
First United Methodist Church of Mount Vernon is a Methodist congregation in Mount Vernon with the mission “Helping Others Follow Jesus.” Organized in 1855, the church gathers for worship in the Sanctuary and offers communion on the first Sunday of each month. Its ministries include Ignite Kids for children from early childhood through 5th grade, a youth group, and small groups. The church states that volunteers serving with Ignite Kids and Youth are screened and background checked.
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Care & support
Prayer Shawl Ministry/Prayer Group
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Prayer Shawl Ministry/Prayer Group
Congregational Care Team
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Congregational Care Team
Visitation Team
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Visitation Team Chairman
Serving the community
Meals for Homebound/Soup for the Soul
Meals
What their website says
Meals for Homebound/Soup for the Soul Coordinator
Groups & programs
History & building
Founded in 1855
The church says it was organized in 1855 and met first in the house of Joe Wylie Parchman. It moved into a new church location on May 26, 1985, and later added Rainbow Hall in 1992.
What their website says
1855 is the birth date of First Methodist Church of Mount Vernon, Texas.
Rainbow Day Care and Preschool
What their website says
the addition of Rainbow Hall, which houses Rainbow Day Care and Preschool.
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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