First United Methodist Church of Hot Springs

First United Methodist Church of Hot Springs First United Methodist Church in downtown Hot Springs, Arkansas is a community of faith connecting people to God, to each other, and to the world.

🎉 Congratulations to Donna Sheppard! 🎉We are thrilled to celebrate Donna on this special achievement! She has successful...
06/16/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Donna Sheppard! 🎉

We are thrilled to celebrate Donna on this special achievement! She has successfully completed Licensed Local Pastor School and was officially licensed at the Arkansas Annual Conference.

Donna’s dedication to her faith, her commitment to ministry, and her willingness to answer God’s call are an inspiration to our church family. We are grateful for her servant heart and look forward to seeing how God continues to work through her ministry.

Please join us in congratulating Donna on this exciting milestone and keeping her in your prayers as she begins this new chapter of service.

🙏💙 Congratulations, Donna! We are so proud of you!

We were honored to welcome the United Women in Faith Luncheon to First United Methodist Church of Hot Springs today.It w...
06/15/2026

We were honored to welcome the United Women in Faith Luncheon to First United Methodist Church of Hot Springs today.

It was a joy to host women from across Arkansas as they gathered for fellowship, worship, inspiration, and a shared commitment to serving Christ through mission and ministry. We are grateful for the opportunity to open our doors and be part of such a meaningful day.

Thank you to everyone who worked behind the scenes to make this event a success, and to all who attended. What a blessing it is to be connected through faith, service, and community. 💙

So proud of Bella Braun from the First United Methodist Church Youth who welcomed the AR Annual Conference to Hot Spring...
06/15/2026

So proud of Bella Braun from the First United Methodist Church Youth who welcomed the AR Annual Conference to Hot Springs this afternoon. We agree with Bishop Merrill that Bella needs to work for the Chamber of Commerce! Well done, Bella!

06/14/2026

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🌿🦋 Rainforest Falls VBS - Day 3! 🦋🌿What an incredible day of adventure, laughter, worship, and discovery at Rainforest F...
06/10/2026

🌿🦋 Rainforest Falls VBS - Day 3! 🦋🌿

What an incredible day of adventure, laughter, worship, and discovery at Rainforest Falls VBS!

Today our explorers continued learning about the amazing nature of God through hands-on activities, Bible adventures, games, crafts, and worship. From crawling through colorful rainforest tunnels and making animal masks to praying together and exploring God’s Word, every corner of our CLC was filled with joy and excitement.

One of the most beautiful sights of the day was watching our children pause in the middle of all the fun to pray. ❤️ Seeing little hands folded and hearts turned toward God reminds us why VBS matters so much.

We are also incredibly grateful for our amazing youth leaders and volunteers who have poured their hearts into making this week unforgettable. Their energy, kindness, and servant hearts help bring God’s love to life for every child who walks through our doors.

Thank you to all the families who have entrusted us with your children this week. We can’t wait to see what God has in store for the rest of our Rainforest Falls adventure!

📖 “Oh Lord, you have examined my heart and know everything about me.” — Psalm 139:1

06/10/2026

The chiller unit in the Educational Building was fixed late yesterday. The church office will reopen this morning. Thank you for your patience.

🌿🌧️ Rainforest Falls VBS is off to an amazing start at First United Methodist Church Hot Springs! 🌧️🌿Over the first two ...
06/10/2026

🌿🌧️ Rainforest Falls VBS is off to an amazing start at First United Methodist Church Hot Springs! 🌧️🌿

Over the first two days of VBS, our children have been discovering the wonder of who God is through exciting Bible adventures, hands-on activities, music, science, and lots of fun!

🌎 Day 1: God Is Our Creator
Our Bible Point focused on how God created the world and everything in it. Together we learned:

“Praise the Lord, everything he has created, everything in all his kingdom.” — Psalm 103:22

The excitement reached a new level during our Canopy Closing when the kids watched a Creation Catapult and celebrated the incredible world God made!

🦋 Day 2: God Knows Everything
Today we explored Psalm 139 and learned that God knows us completely and loves us deeply.

“O Lord, you have examined my heart and know everything about me.” — Psalm 139:1

The children heard about David’s praises to God and discovered how nothing is hidden from our all-knowing God. During Canopy Closing, they watched a hidden message appear right before their eyes! In Rooted Bible Adventures, they used all five senses to experience David’s words from Psalm 139 in a memorable and meaningful way.

We are so thankful for our amazing volunteers, leaders, and families who are making Rainforest Falls such a special week. We can’t wait to see what God has in store for the rest of VBS!

❤️ Pastor Heather and members of the Outreach Committee had the opportunity to tour the Community Resource Center on Tue...
06/09/2026

❤️ Pastor Heather and members of the Outreach Committee had the opportunity to tour the Community Resource Center on Tuesday, June 9. We were inspired by the incredible work being done to serve individuals and families throughout our community.

🤝 The Community Resource Center is a vital ministry in Hot Springs, connecting people with resources, support, and hope when they need it most. We are grateful for the opportunity to learn more about their mission and how our church can partner with and support their efforts.

📣 Stay tuned in the coming weeks as we share more information with the congregation about ways we can help make a difference through this important ministry.

✝️ Together, we can be the hands and feet of Christ in our community, sharing God’s love through service, compassion, and care for our neighbors.

06/09/2026

The chiller unit in the Educational Building is out again. Starting at 12 noon today, June 9, the church office will relocate to a cool building. Please call before you come to the office to see if someone can assist you via phone, (501) 623-6668. The Open Arms Food Pantry, VBS, and our music ministry are not affected by this situation. We will let you know when the office is cool enough to use again.

If you need a pastor, please call or text:

Rev. J. J. Galloway
(479) 221-4432
Pastor Heather Clawitter
(501) 623-6783

Address

1100 Central Avenue
Hot Springs, AR
71901

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm
Sunday 8am - 1pm

Telephone

+15016236668

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