Building a vibrant Christ-centered community where ALL are becoming deeply committed Christians.

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Our vision is to share God’s love by touching hearts, changing lives and transforming our community.

Now Hiring

We are excited to announce that FirstNac UMC is now hiring a Chancel Choir Director! If you are passionate about choral music and would like to lead our choir, we encourage you to apply.

Chancel Choir Director Job Description

We’re so excited you are here!

FirstNac is a church deep in the heart of Nacogdoches where all are welcome, valued and loved.

Please join us for worship or anywhere you encounter our church family serving the community.

Join us this Sunday for Worship

8:45 am

Praise Worship

10:00 am

Discipleship Classes

11:05 am

Traditional Worship

Worship Series:

Join a Sunday School

10:00 am

Sunday School is an easy way to engage in our community here at First Nac. You will meet new and lifelong friends as you join us in studying scripture and sharing our experiences. We offer a number of classes listed below. We would love to have you.

Visitors are always welcome.

Bible Studies at FirstNac:

Join Pastor Andrew for a deep dive into The Prodigal God by Timothy Keller as we continue to explore the richness of the parable. This engaging study will take place on Sundays at 5:00 p.m., from September 7 through 28, in the Parlor. The cost for the book is $12.00.

Join Pastor Lorraine Brown for a 6-week Bible Study using Matthew: The Gospel of Promised Blessings. This study will begin Wednesday, September 10 at 10:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. in the Parlor. 

Upcoming Events:

Join us at the Blessing of the Animals, Sunday, October 5, at 2:00 p.m., Bonita Park.

Sponsored by the Humane Society and Nacogdoches Ministerial Alliance.

Stone Fort Chorale Fall Concert

Stone Fort Chorale presents its fall concert on Sunday, October 5, 2025, at 3:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. All are welcome!

Our annual Charge Conference will be held on Saturday, October 18, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Lufkin FUMC.

Lunch will be provided.

Save the Date for Trunk or Treat happening Wednesday, October 29th from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. in the church parking lot. Please contact Karen Barnes at karenmariebarnes11@gmail.com to register your trunk for the event.  You will be provided with candy to pass out.

Candy Donations: Please drop off your individually wrapped candy in the collection bins in the hallway near the Sanctuary.

Reminders:

Plastic Bag Collection

The mobile food pantry is a growing ministry! We serve more than 400 families on the third Tuesday of every month. Please save your plastic bags to support our distribution efforts and drop them off in the collection box by the choir room. 

Candy Donation Request

We are requesting candy donations for Trunk-or-Treat. Please bring candy to the church by Tuesday, October 28. The Candy collection center is outside the Sanctuary.

Youth Project Teal Trunk or Treat

This year, our youth group will be participating in the Teal Pumpkin Project sponsored by the nonprofit, FARE (Food Allergy Research & Education). We recognize that not all kids can enjoy Halloween trick-or-treating due to the risk of allergen exposure. So, our trunk at the annual FirstNac UMC Trunk or Treat on October 29th will offer non-food treats.  Help us fill our trunk by donating items like glow sticks, stickers, and bubbles! The collection bin is located in the hallway near the Sanctuary. 

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Meet the FirstNac Staff

Rev. Melissa Garza

Pastor of Family Life

Jennifer McCormack

Director of Preschool

Rev. Andrew Hook

Senior Pastor

Rev. Lorraine Brown

Associate Pastor

Sharon Bright

Office Administrator

Michelle Gilbert

Financial Secretary