bicentennial celebratioN Weekend
October 3-4, 2026
For 200 years, this church has stood as a pillar of faith, community, and connection. This historic occasion is not just about the past — it’s about all of us who have been part of the journey.
Saturday, October 3rd, we will offer tours of our historic Prospect cemetery.
Join us on Sunday, October 4th, as we celebrate the remarkable milestone of 200 years of ministry and service to this community.
Whether a member, friend, or neighbor of this church, join us to celebrate the enduring spirit of Chamblee.
We are better together, so join us as we celebrate where we have been with gratitude — and look forward to the future of Chamblee with hope.
If you have additional questions, please email Linda King at lking@chambleeumc.org
Sunday, OCToBER 4 – CelebratioN Day schedule
12:30 – Doors Open to walk around the campus and reminisce with other guests while you view displays from our various ministry areas including our Preschool/Kindergarten, Boy and Girl Scouts, Sunday Schools, Missions, Recreation, and all the rest.
1:30 – Sanctuary opens for seating prior to our Worship Service at 2:00
2:00 – Worship Service begins
4:00 – Outdoor entertainment featuring Mike Veal and a BBQ dinner for all
All are welcome, but please RSVP by Sept. 25 at: Chamblee Bicentennial Registration
To stay up to date with our calendar, please click here.
Saturday, OCToBER 3 – PROSPECT CEMETERy TOUR
Register to take a tour of our historic Prospect Cemetery in downtown Chamble. Saturday, October 3rd with tours every 30 minutes beginning at 10 AM until 12 Noon
As part of Chamblee First United Methodist Church’s Bicentennial Celebration, we are offering tours of our historic Prospect Cemetery. The cemetery is an important part of our church’s legacy and the history of the City of Chamblee. You can register for a 30-minute walking or golf-cart tour (for those with mobility restrictions) beginning at 10 AM until 12 Noon. and come learn some interesting tales from the church’s past! Click here to register!
the chamblee first story
Welcome to our story. We are excited to acknowledge 200 years of ministry, all meaningful in shaping this community and this church. As we approach the bicentennial, we invite everyone to read, reflect, and rejoice in the rich history and enduring spirit of Chamblee. Our new Bicentennial History Book is now available for preorder.
Click here to reserve your copy. Priced at $50 each, this is a fully documented, professionally published, beautifully bound history of Prospect and Chamblee First UMC, from 1826 to 2026.
Write down for the coming generation what the Lord has done,
so that people not yet born will praise him. – Psalms 102:18
SHOW YOUR BICENTENNIAL SPIRIT
A special commemorative collection of keepsakes to wear and share. Celebrate your commitment and pride in Chamblee First, and inspire others to join the next generation of our church family. Show your spirit. Share your story. Shine your light.
Chamblee UMC Bicentennial T-Shirt Order Form
(SIZES & COLORS VARY)
COMING SOON
AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AT
WELCOME DESK IN CHURCH ATRIUM
Financial gifts
If you would like to make a donation toward the Bicentennial Celebration events and projects? You can do so by following this link Bicentennial Contributions and selecting “Bicentennial Contributions” under the dollar amount.
If you would like to make a long lasting, Legacy Gift to our Endowment fund for the support of future missions and ministries of the church, you can learn more on our Endowment Fund page.
Our plans for sharing the story of Prospect Church and Chamblee First United Methodist Church include these projects:
Heritage Hall — A permanent timeline display with photographs, milestones, and narratives from every era of our church’s story with space for future additions. (This is just an example and does not represent the actual design)
- Bicentennial History Book — A fully documented, professionally published history of Prospect and Chamblee First UMC from 1826 to 2026, available for purchase in late August.
- Archival Preservation — The photographs, documents, and records that tell our story, properly preserved and catalogued for future generations.
- Celebration Sunday, October 4, 2026 — A gathering of generations, welcoming home families whose names are woven into our history. You are invited and can RSVP at: https://chambleeumc.org/bicentennial-registration/
- Cemetery Tour, October 3, 2026 — A storytelling tour of some of the most interesting families resting in Prospect Cemetery. Register to attend here:
- Future Heritage projects – still in planning phases (possibilities – community giving garden, prayer labyrinth, added campus improvements along the Rail Trail)
Funding Goal = $50,000
Patron Giving Levels:
- Founder Sponsor — $5,000 – Sponsors a section of the History Hallway.
- Cornerstone Sponsor — $2,500 – Sponsors an individual story panel.
- Landmark Supporter — $1,000 – Sponsors other aspects of the design.
- Heritage Patron Gift — An amount of your choice.
- All patrons will be recognized on a plaque and/or in marketing materials