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(706) 884-4635
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LaGrange First United Methodist Church
401 Broad Street
LaGrange, Georgia 30240
Worship Service Times: 9am & 11am
Senior Minister
Phone: 706-884-4635, ext. 205
Email: drjohn@lagrangefumc.org
Senior Associate Minister
Phone: 706-884-4635 ext. 206
Email: ben@lagrangefumc.org
Education: BS University of Georgia, MDiv Candler School of Theology at Emory University
Spouse: Sammi
Minister of Music and Worship
Phone: 706-884-4635 ext. 202
Email: darian@lagrangefumc.org
Darian is an active composer, writing anthems for church choirs. He is a supporter of scouting and is an avid Boy Scout patch collector. He also enjoys hiking, spending time outdoors, playing tennis, watching far too much TV, and spending time with his family including their four cats and two dogs.
Education: BA Anderson University, Master of Music East Carolina University
Spouse: Rachel
Children: Harper and Mallory
Executive Minister
Phone: 706-884-4635 ext. 201
Email: andy@lagrangefumc.org
Education: BS Auburn University
Spouse: Esther
Children: Will, Matt, and Elizabeth
Business Manager
Phone: 706-884-4635 ext. 207
Email: lisa@lagrangefumc.org
Education: BA LaGrange College
Hobbies: Gardening, Reading, and playing with pets.
Director of Communications
Phone: 706-884-4635
Email: natalie@lagrangefumc.org
Spouse: Wayne
Children: Emma Kate and Caroline
Executive Secretary
Phone: 706-884-4635 ext. 204
Email: dodie@lagrangefumc.org
Children: Jim Thornton, Jane Upchurch
Grandchildren: Avery Upchurch
Hobbies: Spending time with family and friends. Jigsaw puzzling and reading.
Director of Children’s Ministries
Phone: 706-884-4635 ext. 209
Email: jeanne@lagrangefumc.org
Education: B.S. Rider University
Spouse: Alan
Children: Lindsay, Ryan and Matthew
Hobbies: Tennis, traveling, reading, DIY projects, and spending time with friends and family
