For 13 years, Providence has been serving families in the Towson area. Preschool and aftercare programs are offered for children from ages 2 through 12. This program is attached to Providence United Methodist Church.
St. Luke Ame Church is located just minutes from historic downtown Fayetteville inside a two-story brick building built in the late 1800s. Inside you'll find a sanctuary with cathedral ceilings and wooden pews and a large pipe organ. This facility is known for housing various choirs from all over the United States. It offers child care services during worship times and various youth and study groups.
This picturesque church has been a focal point of Reading Center for generations. Its tower has been the focus of many photos depicting the New England town center.
Old South United Methodist Church features youth and family ministries, music ministries, Sunday school, adult education and small group meetings.
Rev. Janet Smith-Rushton is senior pastor at the church.
In 1823, a Methodist circuit rider named Jesse Walker came to the land along the DuPage River in order to bring Christianity to the Pottawatomie people of Illinois. Circuit riders were traveling preachers who moved on horseback to spread the gospel message. Led by Walker, a small group of settlers formed the first Methodist church in Plainfield in 1829. The current church was built in 1848, with subsequent additions built in 1921, 1952, 1966 and 2004.
The United Methodist Church of Port Washington, which preaches about, "Open hearts, open minds and open doors," offers prayer services, study groups and youth programs. It has become a major religious staple in town.
St. Mathews United Methodist Church of Acton is a Christian community that offers Sunday services at 8:30am and 10:30am. It also offers Christian Education classes on Sunday at 9:15am during the school year that serve all ages.
The First United Methodist Church is a staple in the Austell community. It hosts an array of programs for its members and the community of Austell. These activities include fitness programs and Backpack Blessings, where elementary students are given a backpack of food for the weekend and bring the backpack back on Monday to be refilled for the next weekend. Austell First United Methodist Church also has a tuition-free preschool called Feed My Lambs. More information can be found at www.feedmylambs.net.
The Del Ray United Methodist Church stays actively involved in the town by offering a variety of community services. The church also provides opportunities for children to learn and explore their faith, including a 9am "Prayground Service" on the second Sunday of each month.
Along with Bible study and women's prayer meetings, the church also hosts Alcoholics Anonymous and Overeaters Anonymous support groups.
The church's large sanctuary holds worship on Sunday at 1030am and Wednesday at 730pm.
