Tucker First News and Events

Notes from the Church Office

Important 2025 Year-End Giving Information

Year-end gifts must be received or postmarked by December 31, 2025, to be included in the 2025 tax year. If you need to fulfill a 2025 Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) from your IRA, remember that gifts to Tucker First from your IRA are not taxable. These gifts are called Qualified Charitable Distributions and must be made directly from your IRA custodian to the church in order to not be taxed. Note: you must be at least 70 ½ years old to participate in a Qualified Charitable Distribution.

Recurring Online Payments for 2026

If your 2026 pledge is different from 2025 and you give through an automatically recurring online payment, please remember that your payment amount won’t change on its own. You’ll need to log in to Realm or Vanco to adjust your recurring gift. If you have any questions or need help making the update, please contact Cindy Petersiel at cpetersiel@tfumc.org or 678-325-4035.

Christmas Office Hours

The church office will be closed December 26, 29, and January 1 for the holidays.

United Women in Faith Meets January 3

Join us on Saturday, January 3, at 10:30 am in the Wesley Center for a time of connection, community, and delicious food. Bring a favorite brunch dish to share, and enjoy the chance to build friendships and to make a positive impact together in 2026. This gathering is open to all women in the church. For questions, please reach out to Stephanie Shanholtzer at sshanholtzer@tfumc.org.

Women's Drumming Group

The Tucker Women’s West African Drumming Group is excited to make Tucker First United Methodist Church its new home! Founded in 2022 at the Tucker Rec Center, this high-energy, friendly group warmly welcomes newcomers of all experience levels. We play the djembe, a traditional hand drum of the Maninka people of West Africa, along with dunun bass drums that complete the ensemble. Together, we learn traditional rhythms and songs, create arrangements, and share our music at community events, including performances on the Tucker Green.

Beginning January 7, we will meet every Wednesday from 7:00–8:30 pm in the Wesley Center. If you don’t have a drum, we can provide one to help you get started. Your first class is free so you can see if the group is a good fit.

The group is led by Chuck Cogliandro. For more information, visit kumandi.com or call Chuck at 404-966-5800.

Join Us for Pioneers – January 8

You're invited to our next Pioneers gathering! Join us on Thursday, January 8, at 11:30 am in Jenkins Hall for lunch, fellowship, and an informative program. Lunch is $12. Please RSVP to Carolyn Weir at 770-232-0176. We look forward to seeing you!

Wednesday Night Supper Returns January 14!

Come together again with your church family each Wednesday from 6:00–6:45 pm in the Activities Center for a time of intentional, spirit-led fellowship around the table. Adult meals are just $6 with advance reservations through Realm or $7 at the door. Season passes are available for $70 (January 14 - May 6, excluding February 11 and 18, and April 8). Best of all—children and youth eat FREE! Make Wednesday nights a part of your family’s rhythm and come be nourished in both body and spirit.