Welcome to
First United Methodist Church of Hammond
Contemporary Service
Join us at 9am every Sunday, in person or online, for a more relaxed service. The band leads worship with various instruments, including keyboards, guitars, drums, and vocals. Our main vocalist, Ashley Lemmler, is a well-known jazz singer in our area. The contemporary service offers a special moment for children, after which they are invited to a special Children's Church. Communion is served every first Sunday of the month.
Traditional Service
Join us at 11am every Sunday, in person or online, for a more traditional style of service. This service focuses on the rich liturgical heritage of our faith. The music of this service showcases our beautiful pipe organ and angelic choir, both led by Caleb Porter. Communion is served every first Sunday of the month.Nursery - Children are welcome in worship! However, we know that little minds like to wander, and little bodies like to wiggle. A nursery is available at the 9:00am and 11:00am services for children 4 and under.
Meet Our Pastor
Rev. Dr. Danny Gleason
The Rev. Dr. Danny Gleason, a native of Shreveport, Louisiana, has served United Methodist congregations for over 39 years. He began his career in professional ministry at the age of nineteen (1983) as a youth director. Danny is a graduate of Southwood High School – Shreveport, LA; Centenary College of Louisiana in Shreveport, LA with a BA in Christian Education (1987); Saint Paul School of Theology Seminary in Kansas City, MO with MDiv specializing in Church Leadership (1992) and has earned his Doctor of Ministry Degree from Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, DC with a specialty in Church Leadership Excellence (2013). Danny’s doctoral dissertation was titled: “What Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up? – Bridging the Gap Between Spiritual Gifts and the Workday World.”
In his free time, Danny enjoys playing golf, hunting, fishing, and spending time and traveling with his wife Angie and his son Matthew and his stepson Brandon.
