Earlier this month, Chamblee First learned our beloved pastor, Rev. Chung, has a new assignment and a new pastor, Rev. Zant, is on the way.

In the United Methodist Church, clergy appointments are made annually by the bishop, who has the responsibility for setting all the pastoral appointments in the conference. This unique system of assigning clergy dates back to John Wesley. Congregations in the United Methodist Church do not "call" or "hire" their pastor. The system is called "itinerant" or "itineracy."

Going through a pastoral change is never easy. But in the deeply rooted, ever-growing spirit that is Chamblee First, we can move through this season of transition together -- grateful for Rev. Chung's heart-led influence, and hopeful in anticipation of Rev. Zant's arrival. Everything will be OK.

In case you missed it on 4-13-24, click here for a joint video message from our clergy leadership.

For detailed information or to RSVP for an event,

click on the images or links below.

Habitat for Humanity Festival

Apr 27, 10 am - 6 pm

Chamblee First is a proud sponsor of the DeKalb Habitat for Humanity “Bluejeans, BBQ & Blueprints” festival where we will participate in the inaugural Playhouse Build Olympics. Win or lose, our playhouse will be gifted to Chamblee's Elaine Clark Center. For FREE tickets to the festival, click here.

CMK Celebration Sunday

Apr 28, 10:45 - 12:45

The precious children of Chamblee

Methodist PreK & Kindergarten will bless us with song during worship!

Afterward, bring a covered dish and join us in Fellowship Hall for a potluck lunch to welcome and celebrate the CMK families.

Georgia Boy Choir

"Voices of Spring" Concert

Apr 28, 4 pm

Live in our sanctuary, Chamblee First UMC welcomes the internationally renowned Georgia Boy Choir!

This very special event will feature all 5 levels of the choir and highlight the music they

will perform during their upcoming summer tour in Norway.

Tickets are still available at

georgiaboychoir.ticketleap.com/spring. As a member or friend of this congregation,

enter the discount code CFUMC at checkout to receive 50% off all tickets.

Guest Speaker Robert Ratonyi

May 7, 1 pm

CFUMC is honored to welcome Holocaust survivor and author of From Darkness Into Light, ROBERT RATONYI, who will share his personal account, memoirs, and life lessons learned.

Celebrating the Class of 2024

names of graduates due May 8

Whether from high school, college, tech school, please submit the names of all 2024 graduates to be celebrated during worship on Sunday, May 19. Click here and complete graduate info forms no later than May 8.

Save the Date for summerFEST!

May 19, 10:45 - 12:45

Chamblee Youth and Chamblee Kids will partner together to host an end-of-school celebration featuring a water slide, dunk tank, and much more. Lunch will be $8 per person and reservations are requested. See chambleeumc.org/happenings for details.

June 17 - 21, 9 am - 12 pm

Register or Volunteer NOW for VBS 2024

Calling all kids ... and volunteers, too! Don't miss one of the most exciting, rewarding, and inspiring weeks of the summer! Kids will learn ways they can put their trust in God when they are afraid, challenged, or called to do God's work and share the Good News of God's love through Jesus Christ.

to Register: chambleeumc.org/VBS2024

to Volunteer: chambleeumc.org/VBS-helper

Get Out & Grow this Summer!

Jul 8-12

Glisson's Grow Camp will be onsite at Chamblee First UMC this summer. Learn more and register your rising 1st-6th grader today at: g rowdaycamps.org

Deeply Rooted, Ever Growing ...

we are turning 200 in 2026!

Planning is underway and we would love your help. If you have gifts and talents you would like to share in the planning and execution of this EPIC celebration, contact Linda King.

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