Parking
There's a small parking lot immediately to the left of our entrance where we've saved some first time visitor spots for you!
What to Expect
Arrival Time
Services begin on the hour at 9am and 11am. Check in your kids, relax, have a cup of coffee, and a donut in our lobby!
Location
301 SW Woods Chapel Road
Blue Springs, MO 64015
What to Wear
From flip-flops to wingtips, we have it all. Be relaxed or dress it up—we'll be happy to see you.
Worship Style
We are blessed to enjoy a variety of music. Our contemporary service (9am) features Christian music led by our worship band, and our traditional service (11am) features our outstanding choir and organ!
Teaching Style
Expect a message that's conversational and personal, biblically literate, and occasionally humorous.
More Questions?
We can help. Call us at 816-229-8108 (M-Th, 8am-4:30pm, Fri 8am-12pm) or email office@bluespringsumc.org. We'd love to hear from you!
First Kids
We'd love to have your child join us for First Kids on Sunday morning!
We have age-specific programming for Birth-5th Grade during the 9 a.m. service and childcare for Birth-Prekindergarten at the 11 a.m. service. During this time your child will experience games, activities, crafts, worship and a Bible Story.
We want to be sure we're keeping your kids as safe as possible while they're in our care. This includes our adults being trained, background checked leaders and being sure we have all of the basic information we need for your child.
Please fill out the child info form: https://bluespringsumc.shelbynextchms.com/external/form/73c01993-558e-4db7-877b-fbd6b5add629)
If you have any questions at all, please contact Mona Candea, NextGen Pastor (mcandea@bluespringsumc.org).
Serve on Sundays
There are many opportunities to serve others by serving our church. There are opportunities with hospitality, audio/visual, music, usher, decorating, volunteering kids or youth, home communion, moving, and more. Without volunteers, we would not be able to provide a faith community.
Events
Learn about all the things that the church is doing through small groups, ministries, service and more.
Serve
Serving others is a vital part of being the Body of Christ. Each person has unique gifts, and there are many ways you can serve our church & congregation. Check out all the current opportunities to serve.
Next Steps
Are you ready to grow your faith and get connected here at First UMC? Learn more about the next steps for getting involved and connected with the community at the church
Impact Youth
We'd love to have your student join us on Wednesday evenings! We have age-specific programming for 6th-12th graders from 6-8 p.m. During this time your student will experience games, time to hang out, dinner, worship teaching and small groups.
We want to be sure we're keeping your kids as safe as possible while they're in our care. This includes our adults being trained, background checked leaders and being sure we have all of the basic information we need for your student.
Please fill out the child info form: https://bluespringsumc.shelbynextchms.com/external/form/73c01993-558e-4db7-877b-fbd6b5add629
If you have any questions at all, please contact Mona Candea, NextGen Pastor.
Meet Our Pastors
Chris Abel
Senior Pastor
Colin Brown
Associate Pastor of Students and Missions