Pumpkin Unloading Oct 07, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in the MCMC Lawn Help us unload the Pumpkin Truck! Bring work gloves and a wheelbarrow if you have one, and gather outside the MCMC at approximately 4:00 PM. We will have pizza and lemonade after unloading is complete. Please be aware that this time and date is dependent upon the arrival of the Pumpkin Truck, and is subject to change! Pumpkin Patch Oct 08, 2026 - Oct 31, 2026 in the MCMC Lawn CLICK HERE to sign up to Volunteer in the patch! Patch Hours: Monday-Friday 1:00-7:00 PM Saturday & Sunday 10:00 AM-7:00 PM Halloween 1:00-5:00 PM Movie Night in the Patch Oct 17, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM in the MCMC Parking Lot Bring your chairs and blankets to the MCMC parking lot and come enjoy a family-friendly movie and popcorn in our pumpkin patch. No rsvp required. Pumpkin Unloading #2 Oct 18, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM in the MCMC Lawn Help us unload the second Pumpkin Truck! Bring work gloves and a wheelbarrow if you have one, and gather outside the MCMC at approximately 12:00 PM. We will have pizza and lemonade after unloading is complete. Please be aware that this time and date is dependent upon the arrival of the Pumpkin Truck, and is subject to change! Great Methodist Bake Off Oct 18, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM in the MCMC Parking Lot Dust off those family recipes and fire up your ovens! Bring your best pumpkin dessert to the MCMC October 18 before noon to compete in a friendly baking competition. Our second pumpkin truck unloading starts at noon and winners will be announced afterward during lunch. Prizes and bragging rights for the winners! Trunk or Treat Oct 25, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in the MCMC Parking Lot Join us October 25 in the parking lots adjacent to the MCMC from 4:00-6:00 PM for Trunks, Treats, and fun! 🚙 To sign up to decorate a trunk, click here. 🍬 To donate candy, click here .

Director of Music & Worship Arts Marc Profant Director of Music & Worship Arts marc@fumcgt.org Marc is a Florida native, born and raised just minutes from the beach on the Gulf Coast of central Florida. Marc is excited to be a part of the FUMC family! Prior to joining the staff at FUMC in October of 2022, Marc has worked as a music educator in schools and served as Music Director/Organist in churches in Florida, Colorado, and Texas. For over 25 years his music career has spanned both choral and instrumental worlds. Marc studied choral conducting with Dr. Ray Robinson and instrumental conducting with Dr. Alexander Jimenez and Lawrence Leighton Smith (Conductor, Colorado Springs Philharmonic). Marc was a member of the a cappella ensemble The Colorado Vocal Arts Ensemble. He had the wonderful opportunity to travel abroad and serve as the Artistic Director of The India Children’s Choir. Over the years, Marc has led his church choirs in the rehearsing and performing of major choral works such as Faure Requiem, Handel Messiah, Rutter Gloria and Magnificat, Durufle Requiem, Vivaldi Gloria, Lauridsen Lux Aeterna, just to mention a few, and all accompanied with full orchestra. Marc’s passion is using his gifts and skills in leading out in vibrant and uplifting worship for the local church while equipping and empowering others to do the same! Marc holds a music degree from Palm Beach Atlantic University in West Palm Beach, Florida. In his down time, he loves to travel and spend time with his friends and get back to the Colorado mountains as often as possible. He is a HUGE tennis fan and enjoys cooking and grilling. Most mornings you can find him in his rocking chair on his front porch with coffee in hand ready to start the day! Marc is thrilled to be a part of the ministry team and serve at FUMC! Next Item Previous Item

SERVE REGIONALLY There are many ways to serve at our community in Georgetown and it's surroundings areas. For more information about these opportunities, email missions@fumcgt.org. Disaster Relief Comprised of the United Methodist Committee of Relief (UMCOR) and the United Methodist Volunteers in Mission (UMVIM) volunteers, The Disaster Relief team at First United Methodist Church Georgetown is dedicated to providing critical support and assistance in the wake of emergencies. When disaster strikes, United Methodists have a long legacy of helping their neighbors and communities, and this team continues that tradition by offering aid, resources, and compassion to those affected. For more information or to volunteer with the Disaster Relief teams, email DisasterRelief@fumcgt.org or call (512) 863-2370. Sager Brown Depot The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) Sager Brown Depot is the headquarters for UMCOR's relief-supply operations. Each year, more than 2000 volunteers prepare about $4 million in supplies for shipment from this Baldwin, Louisiana campus. Volunteers also use carpentry skills to help repair homes in the community. UMCOR Sager Brown makes three kits; Hygiene Kits, School Kits, and Cleaning Buckets to be shipped to disaster areas in the U.S, Caribbean and Central America. Various teams are assembled each year and travel to Baldwin to dedicate their time and energy at the depot or in the community. For more information or to volunteer, email Missions@fumcgt.org UMCOR Early Response Teams UMCOR ERTs are trained and certified individuals who fill a specific need in the early days after a disaster to clean out homes damaged as a result of a natural disaster. Persons are trained to remove debris, place tarps on homes, etc. to stabilize and prevent further damage, while providing caring facilitating techniques. Once the one-day training is complete, one is placed on a contact list should there be a need for the formation of a team to be deployed to a specific location. For more information or to volunteer, email Missions@fumcgt.org Camp Sunshine Camp Sunshine is a week-long New Mexico Conference camp for physically and/or mentally challenged adults aged 16 to 60+. The mission team assists in providing a safe, loving, fun Christian environment where campers can be themselves leaving behind the stress of societal expectations. The camp takes place in late July or early August each year, in Sacramento, New Mexico. For more information or to volunteer, email care@fumcgt.org

Finance Director Honey Habingreither Finance Director honey@fumcgt.org Honey was born and raised in Lufkin - situated deep in the Piney Woods of East Texas. After graduating from Lufkin High School, Honey attended The University of Texas at Austin. Following a brief 1.5 years in Dallas, Honey returned to Central Texas to marry her college sweetheart, Jason, and has remained in the greater Austin area since 2001. Honey and her family have been members of FUMC Georgetown since 2018. Prior to joining the FUMC staff in May 2023, she has enjoyed serving as Treasurer for PTAs throughout Georgetown ISD and booster clubs at Georgetown High School as well as volunteering with student ministries at FUMC Georgetown. Honey also serves as a member of the Micah Workers for Racial Justice at FUMC Georgetown. She is excited to join the staff and will primarily assist Children and Student Ministries. Next Item Previous Item

Contemporary Worship Coordinator Mandi Griffin Contemporary Worship Coordinator mandi@fumcgt.org Mandi is a native Texan and has been a Georgetown resident since 2014. She is a Southwestern graduate and has been an Elementary teacher for the past 18 years. Her love of music has been a theme throughout her life and thankfully led her to join The Stirring in 2015. She has been a member of FUMC Georgetown since then and has been blessed with two boys, Wesley and Justin, who both enjoy the Children’s Ministries at the church. Mandi loves helping with the music during VBS and co-directing Music Camp in the summer. She hopes that her love of worshipping God through music brings joy and peace to our church and the community. Next Item Previous Item

HOME OUR MISSIONS WEEKLY GATHERINGS GET INVOLVED SUPPORT US UPCOMING EVENTS Menu Close The Open Table Missions Thanksgiving Blessing Bags Each year, the FUMC Open Table Young Adult Ministry organizes Thanksgiving meals kids for local families in need who have students attending local schools. Last year, we were able to grow this outreach to serve over 1300 people across multiple schools. Together, we aim to make Thanksgiving special for more families in our community, sharing God's love and joy with those who need it most. Green Bag Food Drive The Open Table partners with the Neighborhood Food Project to collect healthy, non-perishable food for local food pantries. Donations will support local Georgetown residents through the The Caring Place, Helping Hands, and Southwestern University’s Pirate Pantry, helping provide food for our neighbors in need throughout our community. Building Beds The Open Table partners with Sleep in Heavenly Peace to help build and deliver free beds to families with children who do not have a place of their own to sleep. Their mission is simple: "No Kid Sleeps on the Floor in Our Town!"

CHILDREN'S MINISTRY At First United Methodist Church, we are nurturing children's growth in grace through a developmentally appropriate environment. Our Children's Ministries offer opportunities to grow in and learn about God's grace all through the year; through Sunday morning studies, summer camps, missions, and the Learning Tree Preschool. For any additional questions or concerns, contact children@fumcgt.org Connect with us by joining the Children's Ministry Facebook Group! @FUMCGTchildren During construction, many of our Sunday School classes have changed times & locations, please visit our Building page for an updated list on these changes. Children's Sunday School Join us for Children's Sunday School at 11 AM Children's Sunday School Topics January 11th January 18th January 25th February 1st Our Children’s Sunday School provides a welcoming, age-appropriate environment for PreK-4th grade children. Kids gather in Room 203 for engaging lessons designed just for them, while parents are welcome to attend an A dult Sunday School class during the same hour. Children's Church Join us for Children's Church from 10:00 -10:45 AM For our 5 year-olds - 3rd graders, Children’s Church is an extension of our regular worship service, designed especially for kids! Here, they can participate in worship at their level while still being connected to the larger church community. 9:45 AM MCMC Service – During this service, children are invited to the front for a Children's Moment. After the Children’s Moment, Children’s Ministry staff will lead them across the street the ALC building Room 203 for Children's Church. Pick-up is at the end of the service from Room 203. Please Note: Children’s Church does not meet on the first Sunday of each month so that children may take communion with their families. Nursery Care Nursery Care is available for Ages 4 and Under For our youngest members, we provide a safe and loving nursery from during the Sunday School hour and all services. Our nursery is located in Room 123 in the ALC and is open from 8:30 AM -12:30PM. For questions or concerns, contact children@fumcgt.org Volunteer in our Children's Ministry We are always looking for volunteers to help with Vacation Bible School, Mission Mondays, Children's Sunday School and much more! Contact children@fumcgt.org for more information on how to volunteer. All volunteers must be MinistrySafe Certified prior to volunteering. CHILDREN'S EVENTS FUMC Trunk or Treat Oct 25, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM FUMC Georgetown More info Learn more Learning Tree Jingle Mingle Dec 03, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM McKinney Christian Ministry Center More info Learn more

PALS PALS Place PALs Place is a respite ministry for people in our community who are challenged by the complications of Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias. PALs Place meets every Monday from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The only exception to that is a Monday when the church office is closed. Caregivers bring their loved ones to the McKinney Christian Ministry Center where they are offered conversation, activities, lunch, exercise, and entertainment. Applications for PALs Participants may be picked up in the church office. For more information, contact care@fumcgt.org or call the church office at 512-863-2370. PALS Support Group The PALs Support Group is for caregivers and family members of loved ones diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease and other dementia-related illnesses. The support group meets on the second Monday of each month at 10:00 AM (except on holidays when it meets on the second Monday) in the McKinney Christian Ministry Center room 1003. Members of the group are encouraged about their daily situations and good habits of self-care. They are given information that will guide them to make good choices for the care of their loved ones. The group meets during the time of our PALs Ministry, but it is not necessary that participants in the support group have a loved one in our PALs Ministry. For more information, contact care@fumcgt.org or call the church office at 512-863-2370. Specialized Care Groups Grief Support Group First United Methodist Church is offering a support group for those experiencing grief and loss. GriefShare is a 13-week grief recovery support group, featuring videos on varying topics of grief and recovery as well as small group time for listening and sharing. This newest version of GriefShare was just released and includes updated videos and workbooks. The suggested donation for materials is $25. To register for a group, visit the GriefShare website at www.griefshare.org . For more information, contact care@fumcgt.org or call the church office at 512-863-2370. Funerals & Memorials Services At FUMC, we are honored to host memorials or funerals for departed loved ones. Our pastoral staff will work with you to determine the right type of service and walk through the planning stages with you. Please contact the church office at office@fumcgt.org for more information. Grace Garden Columbarium Located in the center of the FUMC Campus, Grace Garden is a beautiful place of peace not only for those who come to remember departed loved ones, but also for those desiring a place of reflection and prayer. Families who choose cremation for their loved ones will find Grace Garden a wonderful option. Within the walls of the garden, the restful sounds of the Trinity fountain are surrounded by beautiful foliage and statuary, offering a tranquil and private setting for meditation. The garden's peaceful setting creates a comfortable meeting place for families and friends to gather in love and remembrance, a consoling link between life and death in our community of worship. For more information or to request services, please contact the church office at office@fumcgt.org. CARE MINISTRY At First United Methodist Georgetown we seek to be aware of the joys and concerns of our faith community and of our extended church family. We offer peer counseling through our trained Stephen Ministers. We also offer short term support groups to help our members and guests find their way through difficult circumstances. Congregational Care Pastoral Support Pastors are available to visit and pray with you and/or loved ones in times of illness, death, or other crisis. If you have a pastoral emergency, call the church office at 512-863-2370 and ask to speak with a pastor. Stephen Ministry Stephen Ministry is a program of our congregation that equips lay persons to provide distinctively Christian one-to-one care to those who are experiencing all kinds of life needs and circumstances, both in our congregation and community. Stephen Ministers are committed Christian people who express God’s care to others through regular visits to offer Christian support and care. Stephen Ministers participate in regular support and supervision under the guidance of trained Stephen Leaders. If you are experiencing difficult times and would like to contact a Stephen Minister, please email care@fumcgt.org .

Senior Pastor Rev. Alan McGrath Senior Pastor alan@fumcgt.org Alan grew up in the Central Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church. His home church, New World in Arlington, introduced him to Glen Lake Camp, summer mission trips, and youth choir tours. Receiving his first appointment in 1999, Alan has served churches of all styles and sizes from a church start in Mansfield, a multi-staff church in Acton, a country church in Brock, a community-focused Hutto church, and most recently FUMC Killeen serving many military families. His sermons are likely to include encouragements to love our neighbor, serve in the community, and grow in understanding the grace of God open to all people through Jesus Christ. Alan met Traci at the A&M Wesley Foundation and they held their wedding in the chapel at Glen Lake Camp. Traci leads an enrichment program in Georgetown called Treehouse Learning Community. Their oldest son, Pax, loves baseball and basketball while their youngest, Beckett, is usually outdoors creating or learning more about nature. The McGraths love to camp in our Texas State Parks and frequently avoid the summer heat vacationing in New Mexico or Colorado. Next Item Previous Item

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HOME OUR MISSIONS WEEKLY GATHERINGS GET INVOLVED SUPPORT US UPCOMING EVENTS Menu Close Weekly Gatherings Tuesday Nights The Open Table is a welcoming community where young adults grow in faith, build meaningful relationships, and learn to follow Jesus in everyday life. You will find honest conversations about faith, anxieties, relationships, work, and a community that knows your name, celebrates with you, and supports you through every season. We welcome all young adults aged 18-25 to gather weekly to share a meal, ask real questions, and build true friendships. The Open Table meets Tuesdays from 8 PM - 9:30 PM on the 2nd floor of the Student Ministry area at FUMC Georgetown. Sunday School The Open Table welcomes all young adults to join us for Sunday School at 11 AM in room 224 at FUMC Georgetown.

UPCOMING EVENTS UWF Braided Bread Sale Fri, Sep 25 FUMC Georgetown More info RSVP Volunteer in the Pumpkin Patch Thu, Oct 08 McKinney Christian Ministry Center More info RSVP 3 days to the event FUMC Trunk or Treat Sun, Oct 25 FUMC Georgetown More info Learn more 8 days to the event Men's Golf Outing Fri, Oct 30 Mill Creek Golf Club More info Learn more 9 days to the event Quail Valley Trunk or Treat Sat, Oct 31 Quail Valley Drive & Katy Lane More info Learn more 10 days to the event Holy Smoke! Sun, Nov 01 FUMC Playground More info RSVP 13 days to the event M&Ms Fall Potluck Lunch Wed, Nov 04 McKinney Christian Ministry Center More info RSVP 42 days to the event Learning Tree Jingle Mingle Thu, Dec 03 McKinney Christian Ministry Center More info Learn more 80 days to the event United Methodist Social Principles: The Political Community Sun, Jan 10 McKinney Christian Ministry Center More info RSVP 136 days to the event United Methodist Social Principles: The Community of Creation Sun, Mar 07 McKinney Christian Ministry Center More info RSVP 192 days to the event United Methodist Social Principles: The Social Community Sun, May 02 McKinney Christian Ministry Center More info RSVP