Welcome to Worship at Countryside!

When you visit Countryside, we hope you will find a warm, welcoming environment that will help you experience the presence of God and be uplifted for the week ahead.


Our sanctuary is OPEN for worship at 8:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. We continue to observe limited capacity and social distancing. Masks are encouraged for those not fully vaccinated and immune compromised individuals.


Or join us online Sunday morning for our inspiring worship service at 9:30 & 11:00 a.m. on YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZDhI49AZr8A8W2SAtWT5XA.


Please register your attendance and let us know your here.  Visit this link: https://countrysideumc.shelbynextchms.com/external/form/3093f3cf-d30f-4a9c-8217-282a053ba8ec


Holy Communion is offered every 1st Sunday & other holy occasions. Scroll down for more information about our current sermon series and worship opportunities.

sermon series in

january & february

"Canoeing the Mountains"


Sunday, January 8:

"Baptized to Change the World?" 

Isaiah 42:1-9

Rev. Dr. Paul Wilke (8:00, 9:30 & 11:00 a.m.)

Including special music


Sunday, January 15:

"Called Together" 

1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Rev. Jeff Potter (8:00, 9:30 & 11:00 a.m.)

Including special music


Sunday, January 22:

"God's Call to Discover" 

Exodus 3:1-14

Rev. Dr. Paul Wilke (8:00, 9:30 & 11:00 a.m.)

Including special music


Sunday, January 29:

"Lose the Canoe but Keep the Values" 

Exodus 20:1-20

Rev. Dr. Paul Wilke (8:00, 9:30 & 11:00 a.m.)

Including special music


Sunday, February 5:

"Learning Faith" 

Numbers 11:1-34

Rev. Dr. Paul Wilke (8:00, 9:30 & 11:00 a.m.)

Including special music


Sunday, February 12:

"We Need Each Other: Together or Bust" 

Exodus 17:8-13

Rev. Dr. Paul Wilke (8:00, 9:30 & 11:00 a.m.)

Including special music


Sunday, February 19:

"We Shall All Be Changed" 

Exodus 34:29-35

Rev. Dr. Paul Wilke (8:00, 9:30 & 11:00 a.m.)

Including special music


  • 8:00AM

    Sanctuary Service


    This service is a traditional feel with a laid-back atmosphere. Music is provided through traditional organ and piano as well as contemporary gospel groups and other special music, including the Countryside Orchestra. Children are welcomed into worship through children's time, and the messages for both children and adults provide thought-provoking lessons and an uplifting atmosphere for everyone.

  • 9:30AM

    Celebration Service


    This service is a contemporary, very upbeat worship experience designed to help you experience the Spirit, with music provided by our lively praise band and worship team. A brief teaching message is provided to give the participants an uplifting inspiration to carry them through the week.

  • 11:00am

    Traditional Sanctuary Service


    This service is the most traditional service offered at Countryside, complete with beautiful music provided by our organ and piano, in conjunction with our large and diverse choirs. Children are invited to participate in children's time, and an inspirational and challenging message is provided to help you learn about and connect with God. This is the most popular service attended by families with young children, but enjoyed by people of all ages.

Sunday Small Groups (Sunday School)

We offer special programs for people of all ages, with small groups that provide a curriculum engaging the Bible in fun and enlightening ways while focusing on building relationships with each other and with God. Our hope is for all God's children to own their faith and value in being a part of a faith community. Summer small groups vary by year, always taking a break to allow families time to worship together and to work with vacation schedules of many of our families and volunteers.

Please click on the links below for more information by age category: