Wednesday Nights

Register below for Wednesday Night Dinner.

We invite you to join us for Wednesday Night Dinner for great food and fellowship. Our serving line opens at 5:00 pm and closes at 6:15 pm. We can't wait to see you!

September 10: Lasagna served with a side salad and garlic bread

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September 17: Ribs served with mac n cheese and baked beans

September 24: Shrimp and Grits served with a side salad

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Wednesday Nights

Athens First is the place to be on Wednesday nights! There are Kids’ Choirs, a delicious meal, and small groups for all ages. The Wednesday schedule is as follows: 

Wednesday Evening Schedule 
 

5:00-5:45 p.m. | Children’s Choir (3s-Grade 5)  
5:45-6:15 p.m. | Dinner in Hancock Hall (Registration Required) 
6:15-7:15 p.m. | Small Groups and Wednesday Night Kids 
4:30-7:30 p.m. | Nursery Care for Infants-Age 4   

Wednesday Night Kids: 

Kids are invited to participate in Wednesday Night Kids, where they will explore their faith through Scripture and fun activities. Registration is not required, but it will help us to plan.

Register for Wednesday Night Kids

Parents: want to join a small group? Check out all our available groups on our Small Groups page!

Small Groups

Wednesday Night Bible Study
Wednesdays | 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. 

Wednesday nights for Students is a great night for play, food, and Bible Study.  Students are welcome to come as early as 5:00 p.m. to play in the gym or hang out in the student space until Bible Study, which is from 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.  Students can either bring their dinner with them or order a meal from the church.   Register for Wednesday Night Dinner

Hannah Stubblefield, Director of Student Ministry |

College & Young Adult Small Group
Wednesdays | 6:30 p.m. | Room 318

Undergraduates, Graduate, and Young Adults will meet in the College Suite (Room 318) for small group bible study. Registration is not required, but we would love to know if you plan to join us!
Small Group

Wednesday Night Dinner is a churchwide meal in Hancock Hall, and College Students eat free! Please register for a meal if you plan to join us so that we can be prepared for everyone. Please type COL2025 where it asks for a code.
Wednesday Night Dinner

Natalee Dukes Hamby, Associate Minister |   

Adult Small Groups and Bible Studies

Life is better together! See below our list of fall Small Groups and Bible Studies!

Learn More

Rev. Lisa Lawrenz, Director of Small Groups |

Adult Choir

Sanctuary Choir
Open to all adults without audition. New members are welcome at any time of the year. The Sanctuary Choir is the principal choir for the 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. Sunday worship services. In addition, the choir sings special services throughout the year. Rehearsals are on Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. Sunday mornings, both in the choir room. Nursery is provided. Retreats and social events are scheduled throughout the year.

Chamber Ensemble
A small ensemble of 12-16 singers selected by invitation based on availability. The Chamber Ensemble sings in worship monthly and rehearses in the choir room on Wednesday evenings from 8:00-8:30 p.m. Nursery is provided.

Ryan Ferguson, Director of Music & Worship |