Welcome to Central
United Methodist Church.
WE WELCOME ALL. WE WELCOME YOU.
Central United Methodist Church is committed to loving God and loving neighbor with our whole selves-heart, mind, soul, and strength. We believe that all persons are of sacred worth and dignity as part of God's creation, as demonstrated by the ministry of Jesus Christ. We therefore welcome all persons into the life and ministry of our congregation. We welcome, affirm, and celebrate people of all races, cultures, ethnicities, ages, sexual orientations, gender identities, socioeconomic status, education, physical and mental abilities, or faith histories.
Visit Central
Worship is one of the highlights of ministry at Central UMC. We invite you to be our special guest! Join us for a service with inspiring music and message on Sunday mornings at 11:00am in the sanctuary. All are welcome! Visit this page if you would like more information about what to expect.
Walk as One for Peace
A World Labyrinth Day Celebration
The Walk as One for Peace will take place at the labyrinth in Central Park in downtown Spartanburg, SC on Saturday, May 6 from 12:45-1:45pm. The focus of this experience is to walk the labyrinth and join others in praying for world peace. Instructions will be available for those who are new to the practice of walking a labyrinth.
Every year on the first Saturday in May thousands of people around the world participate in World Labyrinth Day, this moving meditation for world peace and celebration of the labyrinth experience.
Many participants will “Walk as One at 1” by walking a labyrinth at 1:00 p.m. local time to create a rolling wave of peaceful energy passing from one time zone to the next around the globe. There will be individual walks, local community celebrations (with all applicable health precautions) and worldwide connections through online events and social media. All are invited to join in this local walk.
Every year on the first Saturday in May thousands of people around the world participate in World Labyrinth Day, this moving meditation for world peace and celebration of the labyrinth experience.
Many participants will “Walk as One at 1” by walking a labyrinth at 1:00 p.m. local time to create a rolling wave of peaceful energy passing from one time zone to the next around the globe. There will be individual walks, local community celebrations (with all applicable health precautions) and worldwide connections through online events and social media. All are invited to join in this local walk.
Messy Church at Central
Come learn about God with food, fun, friends, and faith! Messy Church is an interactive celebration of the the gift of Jesus for people of all ages. At Messy Church, we are committed to a Christ-centered, hands-on faith experience that includes all ages learning together. We have activities for everyone, a celebration time, and usually a meal together. Everyone is welcome! Messy Church meets the third Sunday of the month 4:00pm-6:00pm in the Fellowship Hall. Click here for more information. See you there!
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 United Methodist Church, and Wofford College have been closely
intertwined since the church was founded 185 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.
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 United Methodist Church, and Wofford College have been closely
intertwined since the church was founded 185 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.
