ADDRESS: 1401 Lake Ave, Gothenburg, NE 69138 • PHONE: 1.308-537-2560 • OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to noon • OFFICIATING: Rev. Grace Gichiru • Get Directions
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We Value People!
We welcome your questions, curiosities, and comments. Give us a call 308-537-2560, drop us a line, or just swing on by. The office is open 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. every day (closed on holidays & other various times).
Your faith shouldn't take a break
As summer arrives, many of us look forward to vacations, family gatherings, outdoor activities, and a change of pace from our usual routines. The longer days and warmer weather bring opportunities for rest, recreation, and renewal. These are gifts from God to be enjoyed. Yet as our schedules shift, it is important to remember that our faith does not take a summer break.
The Bible reminds us, “Let us not grow weary in doing what is right” (Galatians 6:9). Being faithful during the summer means continuing to
make room for God in our daily lives, even when routines become less predictable. God remains present whether we are at home, traveling across the country, sitting beside a lake, or enjoying time with loved ones. Wherever we go, God goes with us.
What's Going On!
Sunday Morning Worship Schedule
9:30 am - Worship Service
*No Nursery available at this time
10:30 am - Food & Fellowship to Follow
* Holy Communion is served the 1st Sunday of each month
Gothenburg First United Methodist Church
Congratulations, Confirmands!
YOUTH GROUP YEAR IN REVIEW
Not only do the youth eat a delicious meal and learn about the teachings of Jesus, but they are a group who are of service to others.
During the fall the kids served a spaghetti meal to the congregation to raise funds for our church's mission shares. One evening they helped clean up the church's flower/pumpkin planters. They helped pack the 75 Thanks-giving Boxes that were delivered to the community.
During the winter season they helped set up tables and sorted items for the Gifts of the Heart, which is our fundraiser for the Ministerial Association. Christmas caroling was a highlight as they traveled the streets on a hay wagon singing to all who could hear them.
As spring arrived, the youth helped with Listening Encounters Bingo joining in the evening of companionship. A very rewarding service project ended the year by serving a meal to the patrons of the Homeless Shelter in North Platte. The group received many compliments from the Shelter about how kind and accepting they were when they were sharing the meal.
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Summer Sundays
We strongly believe that people are important to God and therefore are important to the church. Our core values are to show that same love, care, and kindness, friendliness, and patience that He does. Our desire is to help build families and relationships that are God-centered and God - influenced.
From Sunday morning worship and Sunday school to Bible studies, Gothenburg First United Methodist Church is focused on helping you to experience how God's love and grace can change your life.
Sunday, May 31, 2026
We celebrated six new members into our congregation by the rite of confirmation.
FRONT L to R: Andrea Magana, Ezri Waddle, Pastor Grace, Jared Pacay.
BACK L to R: Tunney Grigg, Kendrick Connelley, Carter Vincent.
We have a live stream each Sunday Morning at 9:30 am on our Facebook page, which you can watch here. If you are not comfortable joining us in person, we would love to have you in a virtual setting.