Tuckston United Methodist Church
Welcome to Tuckston United Methodist Church, a vibrant community located at 4175 Lexington Rd in Athens, Georgia. With a commitment to fostering spiritual growth and community connection, Tuckston United Methodist Church offers a welcoming environment for individuals and families alike. Rated 4.2 stars, our church is not only a place of worship but also a hub of educational and community services. Our dedicated staff and volunteers strive to create a nurturing atmosphere that invites everyone to explore their faith and engage with others. One of the standout features of Tuckston is our highly regarded preschool program. Parents consistently praise the nurturing and attentive nature of our teachers, led by the passionate director, Connie. Families appreciate the supportive environment that helps children transition smoothly into their educational journeys, making it a top choice for early childhood education in Athens. Beyond the preschool, Tuckston United Methodist Church hosts various community events, including graduation celebrations, which reflect our commitment to celebrating life's milestones together. Whether youβre attending a Sunday service or participating in one of our many community gatherings, you can expect a warm welcome and a focus on building lasting relationships. At Tuckston United Methodist Church, we value feedback from our community. While we are proud of our offerings and the positive experiences shared by many families, we also take seriously the concerns raised by others. Our goal is to continually improve and ensure that all members and visitors feel valued and heard. Join us at Tuckston United Methodist Church, where faith meets community, and together we can grow in love and service. For more information or to get involved, please visit our website at tuckston.org or call us at (706) 353-1311. We look forward to welcoming you!
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Rosemary May
I have been sitting on this review for months and I still donβt know exactly how to put down how I feel in words. My child attended the preschool and his teachers were great. The director is extremely unprofessional and problematic to the school's success. An issue occurred and I brought it to the director's attention and I was brushed off and felt as if I was not heard, nor respected. After that, I had to deal with passive aggressive behavior (she pretended like she didn't see me, walked away when she saw me coming) which made me feel very unwelcome and I dreaded taking my child to daycare everyday. The incident that caused me to pull my child out of the daycare that very day was an egregious mistake that, AGAIN, was brought to the preschool's attention and was brushed off. The gymnasium in the preschool was rented out to an outside company to hold a consignment sale. The infant and preschool rooms are located directly off of the gymnasium. My concerns were: the doors were wide open to the parking lot, located directly on Lexington Road, people were EVERYWHERE in the gymnasium setting up the sale and bringing in donations, the room where my son was located did not have a locked door, and no preschool staff was monitoring the gym activity. I called the pastor instead of the director because I was not comfortable speaking to her due to our past interactions. My concerns were met with a flippant attitude of "I assure you, the kids will be fine" and "we've done this many times in the past and the kids have always been fine". I did not feel safety precautions were appropriate so I went back, walked in through the open doors without checking in or being seen and went to my son's room and opened the door. I then brought it to the director's attention that I was able to sneak in and the safety of the children was at risk. We proceeded to disagree and have an argument about it. It ended with her scathingly telling me to "go get your son" so I did and we left. Bright from the Start was then contacted and the preschool was cited for renting part of the preschool as indeed being a state violation. I had high hopes for TUMC preschool but the experience was horrible. I hope if you choose them as a childcare provider, stay vigilant because they are not taking safety precautions as they should be or communicating with parents properly. The pictures provided show the proximity of the sale (and strangers) to the classroom. You can see the chairs along the wall next to the classroom and the snowman door is for the infant room.
Mary Selden
The preschool program is top notch! The teachers as well as Connie the director are always so helpful.
Laura Gray
I was a nervous wreck as my toddler embarked on his first days of school. Not only did he love it and was well cared for - but all of his teachers were extremely responsive with loving and positive messages about how he was doing in class. It eased my nerves and let me know we chose the right school for our child.
Kathy Wilson
We were at Tuckston United Methodist for supporting our grandson's high school graduation. The service was nice and they provided a steak dinner for the grads and their families. The pastor of very nice and we always enjoy visiting when we go to visit our daughter and family. The church has a preschool that started the grandson's educational journey.
John
I pulled my child out of their preschool as soon as I found out they were having a consignment sale in the gym. The gym is located near my infant's room and his crib was within feet of the classroom door. If you need any additional information, look at their visitations on the Georgia Bright from the Start. My original review was flagged/taken down for some reason. Hopefully another parent will see this and keep this in mind when they are deciding where to enroll their child.
Krystal Robertson
The other day before Christmas, (I'm currently homeless in Athens) the nicer lady of the few I've encountered from here was nice to me. Even offered me to come sit for music π the woman who walked in the door shortly before I left; it sounded like she locked the door. I do not technically look like your STEREOTYPICAL homeless girl, but I got in my feelings a little. TODAY though. Granted I know it's Sunday. So does "God" but guess what it was raining. I was sleeping in the far corner trying to stay dry, it's not bad enough to not have a warm place to go home to. It's kinda hard SLEEPING ON SIDEWALKS; BUT what did this sweet person do. Opened the ONE DOOR when there are several others not even a foot away from me like literally I was almost against it. Pokes his head out and says "you can't be here; you've got 5 minutes or I'm calling ACCpd" that was so kind. And people wonder why others refuse to go to church. Judgmental. Hypocrites. Fake. Only nice during a major holiday kinda thing. Your life can change in the blink of an eye. I hope you enjoy your nice warm bed, bath, and home. God help me if "God" is ANYTHING like most I encounter from churches. π
Tim Bramlett
Walk thru Bethlehem was disappointed. No guidance in directions to follow. We got out of sequence with events. Always wanted to go but always had conflict of schedules.
Elizabeth Baiyewu
Journey through Bethlehem Event was very well displayed. A good replica of the Biblical Journey of Our JESUS CHRIST Birth. Nice and memorable.
Krystal (Captain BitchyPants)
Disappointed BEYOND WORDS! THE PASTOR ALONE for sure has a thorn in his side for THE HOMELESS COMMUNITY! ALWAYS USING THE WORD POLICE (in reference to calling them on us, not to mention multiple times have called. Even once for accidentally dozing off,** not induced by illegal stuff ** while it was raining)
Margo McDaniel
This church is great, I grew so close to God and Jesus here! Everyone is so nice, all the church members and staff.
