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.
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.
You are welcome here.
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.
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.
Pastor's Book Study
Winter Session
The Pastor's Book Study meets on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 PM. We are looking at the most studied and influential type of Christian Theology over the last 50 years: Liberation Theology. We are looking at Third World Liberation Theology, “Black” Theology and Feminist Theology. Please order the following two books:
A Theology of Liberation, by Gustavo Gutierrez, ninth printing 1996, ISBN 0-88344-542-5.
Sexism and God Talk, Toward a Feminist Theology, by Rosemary Radford Ruether, 1983, ISBN 0-8070-1105-3.
Winter Session
The Pastor's Book Study meets on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 PM. We are looking at the most studied and influential type of Christian Theology over the last 50 years: Liberation Theology. We are looking at Third World Liberation Theology, “Black” Theology and Feminist Theology. Please order the following two books:
A Theology of Liberation, by Gustavo Gutierrez, ninth printing 1996, ISBN 0-88344-542-5.
Sexism and God Talk, Toward a Feminist Theology, by Rosemary Radford Ruether, 1983, ISBN 0-8070-1105-3.
Central's Great Day of Service
March 21, 2020
Central's Great Day of Service is a time when Central members and friends give up a Saturday morning for Lent to give back to the community for those who are hungry, homeless, lonely, and in need of help. We begin the morning together with breakfast and a brief sending off service. We end the day with lunch. There are sites available for all ages and abilities.
Sign up sheets are available at the church. The deadline for registration is March 8. Please plan to join us in serving our community!
March 21, 2020
Central's Great Day of Service is a time when Central members and friends give up a Saturday morning for Lent to give back to the community for those who are hungry, homeless, lonely, and in need of help. We begin the morning together with breakfast and a brief sending off service. We end the day with lunch. There are sites available for all ages and abilities.
Sign up sheets are available at the church. The deadline for registration is March 8. Please plan to join us in serving our community!
