A Church for Everyone

We know it is tough to find a church that is truly welcoming. First has been welcoming and discipling people of every age and every walk of life for a long time. First is church for you, your parents and your children. We truly have open hearts, open minds and open doors.

I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.

– Ephesians 4:1-6

First UMC has been a vital force for good in the heart of the city for over a century and a half. We are passionate for the New Braunfels and want to make a real impact on the community. If you are interested in putting your faith into action, First UMC is the church for you. Our major focus is food insecurity in children. It is a major issue in our community. We partner with many organizations and have many missions. Check out our impact page to get sense of how the church is making a difference.

Impact Hours Volunteered (2024)

Here's the Latest News At FUMC

Senior Sunday

Senior Sunday is coming up on Sunday morning, May 4th. We want to celebrate your high school seniors! If you have a high school senior in your life who you want to be recognized with us this year, please read this and respond.

VBS 2025

Can you make time to help us with VBS or Rise Camp this summer? VBS will be June 2-5, and our volunteer sign ups are now open. Adults and youth can sign up to help out the week of VBS or serve during VBS work week starting May 27. VBS will be four days this year, from 9 a.m. to noon. Rise Camp is July 20-23. Registration for participants is now available.

FUMC news updated weekly.

Spring Newsletter 2025

Sharing our good news from Fall and looking forward to our Winter events.

Quick Donation

Searching for how to make a quick donation to First and its ministries? Check out our giving page for more information and our gifts policy.