# First United Methodist Church of Rankin ## Posts - [Hello world!](https://fumcrankin.org/hello-world/): Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start writing! ## Pages - [Give](https://fumcrankin.org/give/): Give Supporting God’s Work in Rankin Thank You for Your Generosity Your faithful giving makes ministry possible. Through your generosity, we’re able to worship together, serve our community through the Rankin Ministerial Alliance food bank, support youth and children’s programs, and maintain our historic church building. Every gift, large or small, makes a difference in someone’s life. Thank you for being part of what God is doing in Rankin! Give Online You can make a secure online donation through PayPal. You don’t need a PayPal account – you can give with any credit or debit card. DONATE NOW All donations […] - [Home](https://fumcrankin.org/): First United Methodist Church of Rankin First Church in Upton County – Still Serving Strong Since 1915 WATCH LIVE PLAN YOUR VISIT Welcome Home Hi, I’m Pastor Mandy Stanford, and on behalf of our church family, I want to personally invite you to join us at First United Methodist Church of Rankin. Whether you’re new to the area, searching for a church home, or just curious about what we’re all about, you’ll find a warm welcome here. We’re a small-town church with a big heart, and we’d love to get to know you. Come as you are – casual clothes, […] - [Worship With Us](https://fumcrankin.org/worship-with-us/): Worship With Us Come As You Are, Leave Encouraged Sunday Morning Worship What to Expect Every Sunday at 11:00 AM, we gather for worship. Here’s what that looks like: It’s traditional… ish. We follow a Methodist order of service – opening hymn, scripture readings, prayers, sermon, closing hymn. But we’re not stuffy about it. We laugh, we’re real, and we don’t expect perfection from anyone (including ourselves). It’s multigenerational. You’ll find everyone from ranchers who’ve attended for decades to folks just starting out. What makes us special isn’t any one family – it’s the genuine love and care we have […] - [Our Ministries](https://fumcrankin.org/our-ministries/): Our Ministries Serving Together, Growing Together Youth Ministry Wednesday Nights Every Wednesday evening, our church comes alive with the energy of elementary through high school students. We start with dinner (because growing kids are always hungry), then move into age-appropriate programming. PreK through 4th Grade: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM 5th through 12th Grade: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM This isn’t your typical “sit still and listen” youth group. We believe faith is caught more than taught, so we create space for young people to: Ask hard questions without judgment Serve their community and see faith in action Build friendships […] - [Community](https://fumcrankin.org/community/): Community Loving Our Neighbors, Serving Our Community Quick Links: NEED HELP? FOOD DELIVERY VOLUNTEER CALENDAR Rankin Ministerial Alliance Serving Upton County Together The Rankin Ministerial Alliance is a partnership of local churches working together to meet practical needs in our community. First United Methodist Church is proud to be an active partner in this vital ministry. How We Serve: Food Bank No one in Upton County should go hungry. Our food bank provides groceries and emergency food assistance to families in need. Hours: Every other Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Following Thursday: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Food Bank […] - [Contact Us](https://fumcrankin.org/contact-us/): Contact Us We’d Love to Hear From You First United Methodist Church of Rankin Physical Address: 801 Halff Street Rankin, Texas 79778 Mailing Address: PO Box 503 Rankin, Texas 79778 Church Phone: 432-693-2283 (Checked Wednesday evenings and Sunday mornings) Church Email: pastor@fumcrankin.org Office Hours: By appointment Directions: We’re located 3 blocks west of Highway 349 and 8th Street. Look for the historic stone church building. Pastor Mandy Stanford Email: pastor@fumcrankin.org Cell: 920-851-7394 (call or text anytime) Pastor Mandy is bivocational and serves as a half-time pastor. She’s available by appointment to ensure she can give you her full attention. For […] - [About](https://fumcrankin.org/about/): About Our Church Serving Rankin Since 1915 Meet Pastor Mandy Rev. Mandy Stanford Pastor Mandy Stanford brings a heart for small-town ministry and a passion for making faith accessible to everyone. Originally from Wisconsin, she found her calling in West Texas, where she’s been serving rural communities since 2018. She holds a Master of Divinity and is licensed as a Local Pastor in the United Methodist Church. But beyond the degrees and credentials, Pastor Mandy is known for her down-to-earth preaching, her love of a good conversation over coffee, and her belief that church should be a place where everyone […] [comment]: # (Generated by Hostinger Tools Plugin)