FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When do you meet?
Our worship service is held every Sunday at 11:00am, in-person at 119 Morgan Mill Road, Brooks and online through Facebook Live. We also upload our services to YouTube so you can go back to watch any sermon or to share an inspirational sermon with others. Everyone is welcome here at Brooks UMC. Our service is comprised of prayer, message and music. Our music is composed of traditional hymns and some praise songs as well. Currently our church choir is suspended, due to the Covid-19 pandemic. But our Music Director still fills the Lord’s house with praise with solo music and special guest instrumentalists. Whether you worship in-person or online, you will always feel at home at Brooks UMC.
What should I wear?
When you worship with us, you will see everything from jeans to business casual. Come in whatever way you feel the most comfortable.
Are you part of a denomination? What do you believe?
We are part of the United Methodist Church. Our church background, what we believe and the basics of our faith can all be found here.
What is there for my kids?
We are striving to grow in our ministries to children and youth and are looking for individuals and families who feel led to help us do just that. On Sunday mornings, we provide nursery care and Children’s Church full of fun Christ centered activities. We invite 6th to 12th grade to attend service with their families. (Due to Covid-19, nursery care and Children’s Church have been suspended)
There are fellowship activities throughout the week at Brooks UMC that children and youth can be a part of! We are the charter organization for Scout Troop 118 and Cub Scout Pack 118, and the Girl Scouts who hold their activities and meetings at the church. Contact information on Scouts can be found under the Groups tab. Brooks UMC is also a school which contains two programs: Weekly Preschool and Hybrid Homeschool Tutoring programs. Click here to find out more!
Do you have bible study/small groups?
Brooks UMC loves to connect people to God and to other people. We offer on-going and short term bible study groups we call Connection groups. Click here to find out more about our Connection groups.
I love music, is there something for me?
If you have a heart for music, then you will love Brooks UMC! All voices are welcome and no audition is required to join the church choir. The choir practices on Sunday mornings at 10:30am and helps lead worship services on Sunday mornings. The choir also prepares special musical presentations for Christmas and Easter. If interested in joining the choir, reach out to our choir director before or after any service.
Do you have communion?
In the United Methodist Church, we have an open Communion table which means that all persons who seek to be in relationship with Jesus are invited to take Communion. At Brooks UMC, we serve communion on the first Sunday of every month and during other special worship services. Grape juice is used out of consideration for recovering alcoholics and enables participation of children and youth.
What if I want to become a member.
We are always honored when persons decide to make Brooks UMC their church home. Contact Pastor Lesley Langford for more information regarding church membership.
I am interested in helping my local community. Do you have any volunteer opportunities?
Brooks UMC offers many opportunities to volunteer and help our community. We have weekly opportunities to volunteer at our Second Chance Thrift Shop and monthly opportunities to volunteer through our Food Pantry. We also schedule occasional mission trips and sponsor special collections to help various organizations who help others. Check out our Missions tab to learn more about volunteering.
We also have a fun group of special individuals called Kindness Ninjas! This group meets monthly and plans a random act of kindness that month. If you are interested in becoming a Ninja, email Pastor Lesley Langford.
Do you rent the gym for community use/sports practices, etc. Also, does the church allow individuals to rent the church for weddings?
We welcome the opportunity for the community to use the Brooks UMC campus. We open our doors to local events like scout meetings and blood drives. Many regional sports teams use our gymnasium for practices and games. The church may also be rented for private parties or gatherings, or wedding ceremonies. All wedding ceremonies and outside wedding officiants must be approved by our pastor. Learn more about our campus here. (Due to Covid-19, community use and rentals of all church facilities and gym have been suspended)
I heard Brooks UMC has some schooling programs, is this true?
Yes, the Brooks UMC offers a Weekday Preschool program that is an great learning environment for children 6 weeks through Kindergarten. Enrollment is ongoing and early drop offs are available. We also have a new Hybrid Homeschool Tutoring Program for 1st – 7th graders! Our school program operates Monday through Thursday following the Fayette County school calendar. Click on School tab for complete details on each program.