Night of Worship - 3/29 @ 6pm

Join us on Saturday, March 29th, at 6pm for a powerful and uplifting evening of worship! Many voices from across our community will come together in song and praise, creating an atmosphere of unity and celebration. Whether you’re new to our church, a long-standing member, or simply seeking a meaningful gathering, this event is open to everyone. Bring your friends and family, and let’s fill our sanctuary with hearts united in faith and gratitude. We can’t wait to see you there!

Easter Eggstravaganza 2025!!

Join us on Saturday, April 6th, from 11:30am to 1:30pm for our Easter Eggstravaganza, a free, fun-filled event open to the entire community! Bring your friends and family for pony rides, an exciting egg hunt, photos with the Easter Bunny, tasty food, face painting, a petting zoo, and a bounce house. There will be plenty of laughter, excitement, and memory-making moments for kids of all ages. We can’t wait to celebrate Easter with you, so mark your calendars and come join the festivities!

Register by clicking HERE!

Holy Week 2025

Join us for an extraordinary Holy Week in 2025!

Beginning with Maundy Thursday on April 17th at 7pm, a reflective service commemorating Christ’s Last Supper.

On Good Friday, April 18th at 7pm, immerse yourself in the moving Tenebrae service, a candlelit journey recalling the darkness surrounding Jesus’ crucifixion.

Holy Saturday, April 19th at 5pm, is a time of quiet anticipation as we prepare our hearts for the resurrection.

Easter 2025

Join us for an Easter Celebration!

Vigil to begin at 6:30am at Sparta.

Easter Celebration Service at Preston UMC at 9am & Sparta First at 10:30am.

Town Hall Meeting 4/27 11:30am

Join us on April 27th after church for a town hall meeting. We will celebrate what God has been doing in our midst, review where we are financially, share how our new charge is doing and share a vision for the future. This is a place you can ask questions about all the ministries happening.

Lunch will also be provided.

Bible Journaling.  4/30 @ 5pm

Come and join us for a fun evening of Bible Journalling. We will join together for a devotional, learn a new journaling technique and have a lot of FUN! No artistic skills required. Just come and enjoy the fun. Bring a journal is you have one. We will also have supplies for you.

VBS    6/9 - 13 starting at 9am

Join us for “Live It Out” Vacation Bible School (VBS) from June 9th to 13th! This dynamic, fun-filled program is designed to help kids discover how to live out their faith in tangible ways. Through engaging Bible stories, interactive games, and high-energy worship, children will learn practical lessons about loving God and loving others. Each day is packed with age-appropriate activities and meaningful experiences. Don’t miss this opportunity for your kids to grow in faith and friendships—mark your calendars and get ready for an unforgettable week!

If you are intersted in being a part of VBS let me know! Shoot me an email at pastorleslie@spartafumc.org.

Mission Trip 2025 to Appalachia

We invite you to be part of our summer mission trip to the breathtaking region of Appalachia the week of August 2nd, for six days and five nights! This journey is open to all—youth, families, and adults alike—and offers a chance to serve alongside local churches and ministries in both urban and rural communities. Appalachia is a place of great natural beauty, humble and proud people, and real need due to economic decline and geographic isolation. There will be varied opportunities for you to make a lasting impact, from service projects and children’s ministry to mercy ministry, and you will witness firsthand the resilience and warmth of this close-knit community.

If you are interested and would like more information, please respond join us for an informational meeting on Sunday, March 9th after service. We will meet in the Gathering Room. We look forward to working together to bring hope and help to our brothers and sisters in Appalachia!

Pastor Leslie