Welcome to Central
United Methodist Church
Central United Methodist Church is a vibrant downtown church located in Spartanburg, South Carolina. The historic building faces North Church Street and is located just south of the Marriott. For our address and a map, go here.
The histories of Spartanburg, Central UMC, and Wofford College have been closely intertwined since the church was founded 180 years ago. Today, Central is still a vital part of the community, ministering to our neighbors and friends while making and nurturing disciples of Jesus Christ.
Worship Schedule
Join us this Sunday for worship!
Join us this Sunday for worship!
Palmetto Moravian Worship 9:00 AM in the Cannon Memorial Chapel Sunday, March 24, 2019 11:00 AM Worship Service Sanctuary 3rd Sunday in Lent (For more details go to the heading, "Learn" and page down to: "This Week." We invite you to join us. |
Lenten Meditations - March 13-April 10 Every Wednesday through Lent, except during Holy Week, we will have a noon worship service with guest speakers, followed by a light lunch in the Fellowship Hall. March 20 The Reverend Dr. Robert S. Boggs, United Methodist Clergy and Professor of History North Greenville College March 27 The Rev. Dr. Christi Brown, Associate First Presbyterian Church, Spartanburg |
Come Experience the Music at Centra1
Join the Choir
Chancel Choir practices twice each week and sing on Sundays. The Chancel Choir rehearsals are held at 7:30 PM on Wednesdays, and at 10:00 on Sunday mornings.
Thomas Strauss, organ recital
Saturday, March 23, 7:00 PM (Central's Sanctuary)
Join the Choir
Chancel Choir practices twice each week and sing on Sundays. The Chancel Choir rehearsals are held at 7:30 PM on Wednesdays, and at 10:00 on Sunday mornings.
Thomas Strauss, organ recital
Saturday, March 23, 7:00 PM (Central's Sanctuary)
Thomas Strauss, organist from Germany will be performing at Central on Saturday, March 23, at 7:30 PM. Strauss, a native of Ludwigshafen, Germany is currently the organist and choir director at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Oppenau, Germany. A graduate of
the State Academy of Music in Freiburg. Strauss studied harpsichord with Robert Hill, choral and orchestra conducting wi th Hans-Michael Beuerie, and organ with Ludwig Doerr, Xavier Darasse and Klemens Schnorr. He won the Conservatory Organ Competition and National Young Musicians Competition of Germany, and holds the highest church music degree available in Germany. The concert is free and open to the public.
the State Academy of Music in Freiburg. Strauss studied harpsichord with Robert Hill, choral and orchestra conducting wi th Hans-Michael Beuerie, and organ with Ludwig Doerr, Xavier Darasse and Klemens Schnorr. He won the Conservatory Organ Competition and National Young Musicians Competition of Germany, and holds the highest church music degree available in Germany. The concert is free and open to the public.
Sacrament of Holy Communion
March 24, Youth Sunday
April 18, 7:00 PM Maundy/Holy Thursday
April 21, Easter Sunday
Sunday, June 9, Day of Pentecost
Sunday, September 8
Sunday, October 6, World Communion
Sunday, November 3, All Saints' Day
Tuesday, December 24, 5:00 PM Christmas Eve Service
Youth Coordinator
We are interviewing for a part-time position, Youth Ministries Coordinator. Responsibilities include leadership in youth ministry activities and programs in conjunction with the Minister of Christian Education. An expanded list of responsibilities, hours, and other details are available in the job description below. This position would be well suited for an individual that is exploring long term service work in ministry, missionary service, or non-profit work, or someone who enjoys working with youth as a side interest. For more information about this position, contact Mary Knight at 864-918-8091 or the church office at 864-582-7263.
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Spartanburg's Collegiate Church
Spartanburg is home to several fine colleges and universities. Central United Methodist Church, as the City's first church (1837), has always enjoyed a unique relationship with the City's first college, Wofford (1854). But in 1889 Converse College for Women opened, and in 1911 came the Spartanburg Methodist (Junior) College, followed after World War II by the University of South Carolina Upstate; USC-Union; VCOM- the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine; and others. Central has always eagerly welcomed students and faculty from these institutions, plus neighboring Furman, Presbyterian, Erskine, Lander, Newberry, and even distant Columbia College, USC, and College of Charleston. Students regularly visit Central and often bring friends and parents.
Central is Spartanburg's Collegiate Church. Here all students are sure to find a warm welcome.
Central is Spartanburg's Collegiate Church. Here all students are sure to find a warm welcome.
We are located at 233 North Church Street, Spartanburg, South Carolina 29306
