Sundays | 8:45, 9:45 + 11 AM
The Sanctuary Worship services are geared towards believers and non-believers alike. Rev. Don Underwood and Rev. Denise Peckham lead us in prayer and share the Word of God in relevant and meaningful ways that apply to our everyday lives.
Music varies each week from traditional hymns to gospel and contemporary songs performed by our Adult, Youth, and Children’s Choirs and other instrumentalists including full orchestras, jazz ensembles, piano, organ, and more.
Communion is served in the Sanctuary on the first Sunday of every month. In the United Methodist Church, Holy Communion is open to everyone. You do not have to be a member to participate – all are welcome to the table. Gluten-free communion is available at a specified station in the sanctuary with safe elements.
Whether you have grown up in the church or are just beginning your faith journey, we invite you bring a friend and join us Christ United!
Reverend Don Underwood
Reverend Don Underwood is in his 30th year as Senior Pastor of Christ United. During his tenure, Christ United has experienced rapid growth, as worship and Sunday school attendance have doubled. The church places great emphasis on lay ministry and missions, and Rev. Underwood has been intentional in developing an organizational style that focuses on ministry rather than management.
Rev. Underwood received his Bachelor’s Degree from Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas and his Master’s of Theology from the Perkins School of Theology at Southern Methodist University in Texas. Rev. Underwood and his wife Bobby have two children, Adam and Joshua. Don enjoys quarter horses, golf, and hunting and is an instrument-rated private pilot.
For over 30 years, Don Underwood’s weekly columns have touched hearts and changed lives. They are great reminders of how God is ever present. Visit here if you are interested in receiving these columns each week.
Don’s books “The Long View” and “Pray Like Jesus” are available Amazon.
Reverend Denise Peckham
Reverend Denise Peckham, Executive Minister, came to Christ United from Button Memorial UMC in Little Elm, Texas, where she served as Senior Pastor. Prior to her time at Button Memorial, she spent seven years at Holy Covenant UMC in Carrollton, Texas, first as Children’s Minister, and then as Associate Pastor for Adult Education and Spiritual Formation. Denise holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Manhattanville College in Purchase, New York and a Master’s of Divinity from SMU’s Perkins School of Theology.
Denise and her husband John have two children, Nicholas and Thomas. She enjoys reading, traveling, and gardening.
