When Serving Becomes a Family Tradition

Fall Fest isn’t just another fall festival; it’s a ministry event that gives our church the opportunity to live out what we are called to do… love God and love our neighbors. We may never know how the love and kindness shared by those who serve impacts everyone who attends, but after reading Steve and Maria’s story, I know you …

 From Exile to Restoration: An Update on Our Flood Recovery

The story of God’s people has always included seasons of exile and seasons of restoration. The prophet Jeremiah wrote to the exiles in Babylon, reminding them that God still had a future for them, “plans to give you hope and a future” (Jeremiah 29:11). In the same way, we have walked through our own season of exile, away from familiar …

ROOTED Fall Retreat

The ROOTED Fall Retreat is one of the most impactful weekends a student can experience! Open to 6th–12th graders, this fall gathering at Camp Glisson in Dahlonega is filled with powerful worship, dynamic speakers, and meaningful fellowship within student ministry. What makes ROOTED truly unique is that it’s planned by the youth leadership of the North Georgia Conference, giving students …

3rd Grade Bible

PTCUMC presents Bibles to our Third Graders every fall because we believe that at this point in their faith journey, they are ready to begin building a deep, life-long relationship with God through Christ. We’ll celebrate this special milestone with our Third Graders this Sunday, September 21, during both the 9:30 and 11am services. One of our favorite parts of …

Facility Update

Flood Recovery Update: Building A As many of you know, significant water damage affected our campus during a storm at the end of July. Building A was widely affected, impacting the main lobby, restrooms and several offices, the Traditional Worship Center, all Kids/Weekday School classrooms on the first floor, the third-floor restrooms, offices and classrooms, and the elevator. The definitive cause of …

Cary Ruffin Gillespie Wilson

Please be in prayer for the family of Cary Wilson, age 55, who passed away on Tuesday, August 12, in Heber City, Utah. Cary was a beloved part of our church family. She served faithfully for more than ten years at the Weekday School, eight as a teacher and two as Director. Beyond that, she gave generously of her time …

Kickoff Celebration | September 7

We’re just getting started, and it’s already been a journey! Right before the launch of a new year of ministry, unexpected storm damage and flooding left more than half of our campus unusable. What could have been a setback became a testimony. Ministries began on schedule, students gathered for Breakfast Club, kids dove into God’s Big Story, our Weekday School …

Student Ministry is Back!

Student Ministry is a vital part of life here at PTCUMC. As United Methodists, we stand on the foundation laid by John Wesley, who believed that faith grows best in community and through accountability with one another. That same vision shapes our Student Ministry today. We want our students to have a place where they belong, where they can ask …

Men of Faith…The Importance of Men’s Ministry

One of the beautiful truths of Scripture is that God never intended for His people to walk the journey of faith alone. From the very beginning, He placed us in families, communities, and the Body of Christ so that we could encourage one another, hold each other accountable, and spur each other on toward love and good deeds (Hebrews 10:24–25). …

A Note from Gregory Meadows

I am so excited to become part of your church family. My wife, Sarah, and I have been married for over five years and have been together for thirteen. We have one child, Luna Mae, who is 18 months old, and a little pup named Olly who keeps us on our toes. As a lifelong United Methodist, with a father …