Franklin First United Methodist Church

Franklin, TN
United Methodist Church (UMC)
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About

Franklin First United Methodist Church is a connectional United Methodist congregation seeking to transform Williamson County into a reflection of God's Kingdom. The church's mission is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world through prayer, presence, gifts, service, and witness.

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Church Info

Service Times
Sundays 8:30 AM, 10:00 AM & 11:15 AM
Address
120 Aldersgate Way, Franklin, TN 37069, USA, Franklin, TN
Phone
(615) 794-2734
Pastor
Rev. Dr. Bryan BrooksMeet the team →
Size
Large
Founded
1799

Church Profile

Worship Music Style

🎸 Contemporary Worship
Traditional Worship
Liturgical Worship

Teaching

💡 Topical Teaching
🎤 Live Teaching
📺 Simulcast Teaching
Expository Teaching

Ministries

Kids MinistryYouth MinistryYoung AdultsSpanish Ministry
ASL Ministry

Accessibility & Structure

MultisiteWheelchair Accessible

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What to Expect

Helpful context for first-time visitors

TYPICAL DRESS

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Come As You Are

This church actively welcomes any attire — jeans, t-shirts, whatever you wore today. Many non-denominational and contemporary churches use this phrase intentionally to lower the barrier for first-time visitors.

Dress code is inferred from publicly available information. When in doubt, business casual is always appropriate.

How This Church Is Led

Governance and decision-making structure

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Pastor-Led

The senior or lead pastor holds primary spiritual and directional authority. They set the vision and make key decisions. Common in Baptist and non-denominational churches.

Leadership structure is inferred from publicly available information.

Latest Message

WNL Pastor's Bible Study - February 25, 2026

February 26, 2026

Theology & Beliefs

Based on publicly available information from this church's website

CORE BELIEFS

Bible is God's Word
Typical for United Methodist Church (UMC)
The Bible is Completely Without Error
Not Stated
The Holy Trinity (Father, Son, Holy Spirit)
Affirmed
Jesus Christ is Fully God and Fully Human
Affirmed
Bodily Resurrection of Jesus Christ
Affirmed
Humans Are Sinful and Need Salvation
Typical for United Methodist Church (UMC)
Salvation by Grace Through Faith Alone
Typical for United Methodist Church (UMC)

DENOMINATIONAL DISTINCTIVES

Position
Salvation Cannot Be Lost
or
Salvation Can Be Lost
Typical for United Methodist Church (UMC)
Position
Baptism is for Believers Only
or
Infant Baptism Practiced
Typical for United Methodist Church (UMC)
Position
Baptism by Full Immersion
or
Baptism by Sprinkling or Pouring
Typical for United Methodist Church (UMC)
Baptism Required for Salvation
Not Stated
Position
Communion as a Symbol of Remembrance
or
Christ is Truly Present in Communion
Typical for United Methodist Church (UMC)
Position
God Chooses Who is Saved
or
People Choose to Accept God
Typical for United Methodist Church (UMC)
Position
Spiritual Gifts Active Today
or
Spiritual Gifts Ended with the Apostles
Not Stated
Position
Women Serve as Lead Pastors and Elders
Typical for United Methodist Church (UMC)
or
Lead Pastors and Elders are Men

ADDITIONAL POSITIONS

Marriage Defined as One Man and One Woman
Not Stated
Young Earth or Literal Six-Day Creation
Affirmed
Literal Second Coming of Christ
Affirmed
Hell as Eternal Conscious Punishment
Not Stated
Premillennial End Times View
Not Stated

Theology data is sourced from publicly available information. "Affirmed" reflects explicit statements from this church's website. "Not Stated" means no information was found — it does not imply a position.

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