Public Services

Please join us for Public Worship every Sunday at 10AM! Our music combines traditional hymns and modern songs. After prayer concerns and readings from the Bible, we keep an open Communion table where everyone is invited to take the sacramental Bread and Cup. Childcare is available for families,  and a timely message about today's social issues is delivered. For more questions be sure to visit our FAQ Page. 

United Methodist Worship

The United Methodist Hymnal (1989) and Book of Worship (1992) are the cornerstones of our worship. They offer a rich tradition both Protestant and catholic that is flexible and comprehensive. United Methodists have roots in all branches of Protestantism—Anglican, Lutheran, Reformed, and Mennonite. Altogether,  liturgical and charismatic elements mark our worship, emphasizing the Christian year alongside modern language & women in offices. (--based on Rev. Hoyt Hickman's 'Overview of Worship')

Our Sanctuary 

Our church building was built in 1965, upon donation of our 4-acre site from the Inman family, and we eventually brought the church bell & stained glass windows with us from the "Stucco Church's" location on Liberty/Main St.  The windows were salvaged by Mrs. Ruth Frey, with help of a number of congregants, including the Hatchetts. Bp. Tippett blessed this Sanctuary on May 30th, 1965 together with a large parade and celebration through the downtown. 

The Sanctuary has been used for public worship, baptisms, confirmations, marriages, and funerals for over sixty years. If you wish to join us, we have both in-person and Zoom meetings. Our facilities can also be rented (see below).

A QR code for our Sunday service will soon be given. Worship & Celebration Meeting ID      xxx   Passcode xxx 

Weekly Communion

Holy Communion, or the Eucharist, is open to all people. It is based off of Jesus's visit and meal with his disciples in the upper room. We serve bread broken from a whole loaf joined with a cup of grapejuice. Our prayers iask for the pouring of the Holy Spirit upon our hearts as well as the bread & cup for Jesus.

All who intend to lead a Christian life, together with their children, are welcome to receive the cup and bread. We serve the bread and cup each Sunday. 

Note: The use of grape juice by the UMC dates to the Temperance movement, expressing a concern for recovering alcoholics, participation of children, and types of abstinence.  Thomas Welch, the inventor of grapejuice, was a Methodist.

Baptism & Confirmation

Baptism with water in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit unites us to the whole Church-- not just a denomination. United Methodists recognize all Christian baptisms and look upon this ordinance something that should unite rather than divide.

Either upon baptism, or anytime afterwards, we may confirm our love of Christ with public vows and prayers. Confirmation is a public vow for the renunciation of evil, profession of faith (summed by the Apostles' Creed), and, if desired, full-membership into the United Methodist Church. For those Christians whose church-home is distant, and not UMC, an affiliate membership is possible. 

Marriage & Funerals (also Rentals)

Marriage and Funeral services are offered to all United Methodists. However, we also rent our Sanctuary to non-church members for weddings and funerals (and even music recitals, etc.). Our Pastor is happy to provide either counseling or ministration for these services, but parties may bring their own officiant as desired. Be sure to contact us if you are considering renting or seeking help with either of these crucial life events.  

As a reminder: Matrimony and Burials have a civil nature, necessarily conforming to the laws of the state. They needn't be entirely religious, but the UMC has excellent liturgical resources which may be used for these occasions.