Welcome to Sylva First United Methodist Church

We are Sylva First UMC, a church that is "Experiencing Christ, and Offering Christ to Others," through worship, growth, connection, and service. YOU are welcome here, just as you are!

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Holy Week Schedule
Join us as we journey with Jesus during Holy Week.

Join us as we hold space for the Stations of the Cross throughout the week in the Sanctuary.

On Maundy Thursday, we will open the church at 5:30 for one last chance to walk through the stations, snacks, and fellowship, followed by a brief worship service at 6:30. 

On Good Friday, we will worship with our neighbors at St. John's Episcopal at Noon. 

Then the big day! Easter Sunday!! 

7 am- Sunrise Worship at Bridge Park in Downtown Sylva

8 am- Breakfast provided by United Methodist Men

9:55 am- Worship in the Sanctuary

place
Downtown Sylva
77 Jackson Street
Sylva, NC 28779

Live Streams

Missed worship this past Sunday? Visit this page for links to our YouTube channel to watch past services.

Feb
9
A Verse so Dear to Us
Jan
18
The Circle of Grace Upon Grace
Jan
11
Come and See

Upcoming Events

Mark your calendars for these great events coming up.

Sunday Morning Worship
Sunday Morning Worship
Apr
5
9:55AM | Sanctuary
The Open Door Meal
The Open Door Meal
Apr
29
5:45PM | Christian Life Center
Camp Patton Springs
Camp Patton Springs
May
1
5:00PM | Camp Tekoa

Latest News

Recent updates to keep you in the loop.

Holy Week 2026
Here is our Holy Week Worship Schedule
Apr 2, 2026