Our Core Values are that we love each other and our neighbors unconditionally. We create and value healthy relationships with others in our church, our community, and our world while growing a healthy outwardly-focused congregation. We promote Bible-centered spiritual growth. We encourage and equip all Christians to become witnesses, servants, and disciples. We support the greater work of the United Methodist Church. We partner with other faith communities to accomplish God’s purposes. We value helping people become more authentic followers of Jesus.
– Free Community Pantry OPEN Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays: 10 am – 1 pm (located in the back entrance of the Church Office)
– Hand2hand Delivery & Packing volunteer teams that combat local hunger. View the online building calendar for a list of dates.
– Free Community Breakfast every 4th Saturday of the month from 8-10 AM in the lower-level dining room. FREE & PUBLIC WELCOME!
– Community Blood Drive every other month, on the second Thursday, from 1-6 pm in the lower-level dining room. Sign-up through the Versiti.org website.
– Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings every Monday & Wednesday at 7 pm in the lower-level dining room.
– Narcotics Anonymous (NA) meets every Friday at 7 pm in the lower-level dining room.
– GriefShare (Spring Session: Feb 3 - April 28) on Tuesdays at 6 pm, in the Church Office & Ministry Building. This GriefShare support group is a safe, welcoming place where people understand the difficult emotions of grief that come along with the passing of a loved one. You are welcome to attend all or part of these informative and comforting meetings.
– Digging Deeper Bible Study offers two different meeting times: 10 am & 6:30 pm in the Church Office & Ministry Building every Monday. Both sessions will cover the same materials, and as always, those will be provided at no cost.
Quarter Til’ Praise for in-person worship only (can’t be livestreamed due to copyright laws) beginning at 9:45 AM. This is a modern music praise time for all. Please note that coffee fellowship follows worship in the lower-level dining room!
Join in from home or while away on vacation via Facebook LIVESTREAM every Sunday.
If you don’t have internet capabilities but still want to join us, we invite you to DIAL-IN by calling this number 669-274-9319.
The following is a reminder of the Sparta United Methodist Church Winter Weather Policy
Weekdays - If Sparta schools are closed (or close early) due to inclement weather, the SUM Church Office & Pantry will be closed, and any evening events or ministries will also be cancelled. However, ministry leaders have the discretion to override this decision and may meet as needed, while prioritising safety.
Sunday Worship - Except under extreme winter conditions, we will have Sunday worship at 10:00 am. Please use your discretion in coming during inclement weather. We do not want anyone to risk injury. In the event of extreme weather, and a Sunday worship cancellation is necessary, it will be posted to our Facebook page and on local TV stations.
Nursery care is provided throughout worship service for infants to 3 years of age. The Nursery is located in the lower-level Kidz Zone and opens at 9:30AM every Sunday.
Kidz Church begins at 10:15 AM, just after the Choir Anthem & Kidz Message. Ages 4 to 10 years can enjoy crafts, music & fun in the lower-level Kidz Zone with Mary Ellen Kimble and also participate in the Kidz Message during the worship hour with Pastor Kevin!