Wednesday Nights
Join us for Wednesday Night Dinner!
We invite you to join us for Wednesday Night Dinner for great food and fellowship. Dinner is served from 5:00-6:30 p.m. in Hancock Hall. Adult Meals are $10, the Salad Bar is only $7, and our child-friendly option is $5. All orders must be placed by Tuesday at noon.
Wednesday Nights
Athens First is the place to be on Wednesday nights! There are Children's 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:
During Adult Small Groups, kids are invited to participate in Wednesday Night Kids, where they will explore their faith through Scripture and fun activities. K-5th Grade meets in the gym, while 3s and 4s meet in the nursery hall.
Parents: want to join a small group? Check out all our available groups on our Small Groups page!
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
College & Young Adult Small Group
Wednesdays | 6:30 p.m. | Room 318
Our Wednesday Night Small Group brings together college students and young adults for an evening of fun and discipleship. Our group offers a meaningful intersection of faith, connection, and personal formation. Participants are invited to come early for the free Wednesday Night Dinner at 5:30 p.m.—always free for college and graduate students—look for us in the middle of the room!
Our regular Wednesday night programming will return August 26. Check back for more details!
Adult Small Groups and Bible Studies
Life is better together! See below our list of available Small Groups and Bible Studies!
Rev. Lisa Lawrenz, Associate Minister |
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.