Reno First United Methodist Church

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• Name:Reno First United Methodist Church
• Website URL:https://renofirst.church
• Summary:Reno First United Methodist Church is a downtown, eclectically composed congregation that emphasizes progressive theology, explicit LGBTQ+ inclusion as a Reconciling Church, and a strong commitment to inspiration, nurturing, and justice-seeking. Worship includes English services at 8:15 and 10:00 AM (the 10:00 service is streamed live via Zoom with AI-generated closed captioning), a Tongan-language, lay-led worship at 1:00 PM, and a monthly open Communion at the 10:00 service; music is traditional, featuring hymns with organ, a robed chancel choir (rehearses at 9:00 AM) and a handbell choir. Families are welcomed with Safe Sanctuary policies, background-checked staff and teachers, and a Kids Connection program where children leave mid-service for Sunday school and special activities; visitors can also meet Rev. Dr. George Edd-Bennett and others at "Coffee with the Pastor" on first Sundays after worship. A separate Reno First United Methodist Foundation supports local outreach—refugee resettlement, food pantry distribution, transitional housing, and student computer access—while the congregation hosts interfaith events like a community Iftar, runs Trail Angels and trail adoption programs, encourages legacy gifts and online giving via Tithe.ly, and offers validated parking at the Parking Gallery (135 N. Sierra) with free street parking on Sundays.
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