Carthage United Methodist Church

Contact: Rev. Tim Atwood

Carthage Methodist Church is a place where people can meet Jesus,  engage in life-giving community, and everyone is welcome. We believe in creating a space where people can have authentic encounters with Christ,
discover their gifts and use them for God's glory.

Located in the heart of the city, Carthage United Methodist Church aims to be a beacon of hope in our great city, the surrounding areas, and abroad. Carthage UMC was established in 1846 when Mrs. Joseph Eads became the first member during a revival held by a Methodist circuit rider. Rev. Alexander S. Parker was appointed as the first pastor in 1847. The first sanctuary, a wooden frame structure with a belfry was built at the current location in 1889. In 1928, that small structure would be replaced by the existing sanctuary, a brick building featuring memorial stained glass windows.

Carthage UMC is a caring church. We truly believe that "Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself." Because of our commitment as a church to this command of Christ, we are a busy church. We make every attempt to be generous with our time, talents, and gifts. As individual members, and as a congregation, we are also a searching church. We are commanded "ask and it will be given to you; seek and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you." We study, search the scriptures, and worship together in order to glorify God, be reconciled to Him through faith in Jesus Christ, and to receive and be led by the Holy Spirit. Finally, we are a church with potential. We believe that people living Christian lives will make a positive difference in this community and world. It is this type of Christian life that we are earnestly seeking. We believe that we are able to minister to a variety of people because of the make-up of our church family. We have both young and more mature members, but the significant point about our membership is that we want to have you among us. Be a part of our story.

Join us every Sunday as we gather to worship together at 11 a.m.