Sunday Worship, May 8

Communion Sunday and Mother's Day

"Good Works and Compassionate Acts"

Acts 9:36-43

Rev. Gerald Varner preaching

"Then he took a deep breath and breathed into them. “Receive the Holy Spirit,” he said. “If you forgive someone’s sins, they’re gone for good. If you don’t forgive sins, what are you going to do with them?”"  John 20:22

Finding Our Path:

Conversation on the Future of the UMC and What it Means for Tucker First



Tucker First will host a series of five conversations that will focus on how our congregation will prepare for decisions by the General Conference regarding the inclusion of LGBTQIA+ clergy and congregants. These sessions are intended to help us navigate the tension and divisiveness surrounding this issue and create space for listening deeply, sharing respectfully, and discerning our path together.

First Conversation Session is Tonight

May 5, 12, 19, 26, and June 9

7:00 - 8:30 pm | Chapel

Please note: Sessions will take place in person only (Chapel). No reservations are required. You are encouraged to attend all or most of the sessions because each is different.

Wanted: Your Tucker First Memories

Sunday, May 22, is Heritage Sunday in The United Methodist Church. We will honor and celebrate our history as a church on this day together. We want to display some of your Tucker First UMC memories in the Gathering Room before and after worship.

If you have photos you would like to be part of the display, please drop them off at the church office or email them to Rev. Anne Cumings at anne.cumings@ngumc.net.

Please make sure they are clearly labeled if you would like your photos returned to you.

One More Time!

Attention All Former Youth Choir Members

On Sunday, June 5, our Celebration Singers will perform their 2022 Home Tour Concert during our 11:00 am worship service. As previously announced, Lynn Urda will be retiring after fourteen years as Director of Youth Choirs.

All former Celebration Singers, Jubilee Singers, and adult chaperone singers are invited to join the choir in singing the last song on the program (Psalm 139.- a favorite over the years!) After worship, we will honor Lynn with a reception in the Wesley Center. All are welcome to attend.

Please spread the word to all former youth and chaperone singers! To have a pdf and recording of Psalm 139 in advance, please contact Lynn at lynn@graphicworksatlanta.com.

Thank you to Tom Carlysle and Janice Henck, who could grab some screenshots of Tucker First on the Showtime series, "The First Lady" The pictures include the Sanctuary, Portico, and Chapel 

Never Less Than: Empowered, Esteemed, and Equipped When the World Tells You Otherwise

On Wednesdays at 6:30 pm starting May 4, our Women’s Bible Study will be reading and discussing Sharon Jaynes’ book "Never Less Than: Empowered, Esteemed, and Equipped When the World Tells You Otherwise."

The class started Wednesday, May 4, and meets in Room 202 (Zoom option is available). Participants should purchase their books. Come join the conversation! 

Preschool Teachers Needed for 2022-2023 School Year

Our Weekday Preschool has several paid teacher positions open for the upcoming school year.

If you or someone you know would consider serving, please get in touch with

Marti Coleman at 678-325-4020 or preschool@tfumc.org or

Mimi Sanders at mimi_sanders@tfumc.org.

Vacation Bible School

June 20-24

9:00 am - 12:00 Noon

Rising Pre-K - 6th Grade

Questions? Contact Mimi Sanders at mimi_sanders@tfumc.org.

Interested in volunteering at VBS but don't know where to start? A list of volunteer slots for this year's VBS program is listed below. 

• T-shirt coordinator and t-shirt handout team members

• Registration team member - handles June 20^th registrations

• Group leaders

• Drama/Bible storytellers

• Music, recreation, crafts, snacks, or science team members

• Opening / closing assembly team members – actors, sound/ AV operators, puppeteer, etc.

• Traffic controller and team for driveway drop-off and pickup

• Student pick-up indoor coordinator

Volunteers Needed for Music & Drama Camps

The Music & Arts ministry at Tucker First is excited that we have so many children participating in musical activities this summer. You can help in little and big ways. Volunteers are needed to assist with snacks, greeting, costumes, drama, or just be another adult. You can sign up for one day or all five days.

Contact Beverly Blissett at bblissit@tfumc.org to volunteer. We need all hands-on deck (get it?). 

The Wesley Woods Mother’s Day Offering provides charitable financial assistance, pastoral care, and wellness programming to older adults living in Wesley Woods communities. Support is provided to residents who need financial assistance to remain in their Wesley Woods homes.

A robust wellness program includes fitness classes and on-site nurses to enhance the well-being of residents, enabling them to live independently longer. Wesley Woods chaplains provide ministry through personal visits, pastoral support, Bible study, and worship. Create hope and spread joy with a gift to Wesley Woods.