Douglas Community UMC
We are a church in the community of Douglas, Alaska and all are welcomed here. As a reconciling congregation of the United Methodist Church, when we say that all are welcomed - we mean it!
Just as you are, you are welcomed here!
Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors
Worship Services
Sunday, 11:00 A.M.
Douglas uses a musically blended service, with both contemporary, traditional, and ancient music being part of the service. There is child/nursery care provided during the service and light refreshments with coffee and tea are served following the service downstairs from the Sanctuary in Grant Hall.
The sanctuary is fully wheelchair accessible, and individual hearing loops are provided for anyone who is hearing impaired.
Douglas Community United Methodist Church is a Reconciling Congregation supporting the work of Reconciling Ministries by welcoming everyone regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity to participate fully in worship.
Sunday School
Claudette Curtis along with Emily and Corey Wall present a "One Room" Sunday School class for school age children, working from curriculum designed to accommodate multi-aged groups in one space. Sunday School takes place in the downstairs classroom immediately following Children's Time during Worship at about 11:15 a.m. There is no Sunday School on the 1st Sundays of the Month.
Additional Services
Special services also occur throughout the year, usually on Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, and Christmas Eve Candlelight Service.
Taize' Worship
The Seasons of Advent and Lent
Wednesdays
5:30 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.
Taize' Meditation Services include meditative chant music, accompanied by a harp, and also a reading, scripture, and silence for meditation and prayer. All are welcome to participate or to just listen.