Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God. – Colossians 3:16

Red door of red brick church

Our Vision

Central Methodist Church is made up of interconnected disciples with a vision to join God in a journey of bringing new life, reconciliation, and the presence of Christ to all people, and to helping each person reflect the character of Christ.

Our Mission

Our Mission is to “Live and Love as Christ.” This means that we not only serve God within the church walls but we also desire to serve God outside of the church walls. We invite everyone to experience the love and grace of our Almighty God.

1874
Central United Methodist Church was originally organized as Central Methodist Episcopal Church, South

Central United Methodist Church was originally organized as Central Methodist Episcopal Church, South, in 1874 (the same year that the city of Kings Mountain was organized and chartered).  In the beginning, the church met in a one-room school house.

1876
Central built their first church building

In 1876, Central built their first church building – a one-room frame building which stood on the corner of Mountain Street and Piedmont Avenue (where the police department currently stands).

1905
The First Sanctuary was Built

The first Sanctuary was built in 1905 (where the current Sanctuary now stands).

1959
Education Building

An education building, which included a dining room and kitchen, was dedicated in 1959.  When it was discovered that the interior brick was deteriorating in the Sanctuary, the process began to replace that building.

1967
First Service in the New Sanctuary was Held

On June 11, 1967, the first service in the new Sanctuary was held; we continue to worship in that Sanctuary.

2002
Christian Activity Center

In 2002, the Christian Activity Center was completed.  This addition included a new kitchen, storage rooms, office space, and a multi-purpose area (for fellowship, worship, sports, etc.)

2023
Affiliation Transition

In 2023 Central United Methodist Church voted to disaffiliate and, Central Methodist Church King Mountain is now a part of the Global Methodist Church.

God has blessed Central with beautiful facilities and with people who have a vision that uses the facilities to reach out to people in our community and in the church.  The Community Kitchen serves approximately 700 hot meals per week to the needy in Kings Mountain and surrounding areas.  Boy Scout Troop 93 and Cub scout pack 193 offers Scouting to boys in our area.  Exercise groups include the walking group and a Zumba class.

Our outreach also extends internationally.  In 2013, we sponsored a team to Costa Rica.  Plans are currently in place for another team to travel to Costa Rica, including some who will stay several weeks in the country.

We have a very active United Methodist Men’s group as well as the United Methodist Women.  Both of these groups minister both inside the church and to the community.

Our Youth Ministry includes the KIDS Central (5 years – 6th grade) and the Youth Fellowship (7th– 12th grade).  Bible studies are offered (short-term and long-term) throughout the year.  The music ministry offers opportunities for children (children’s choir) and adults.  Our Chancel Choir sings during the traditional service.  The praise and worship band and team lead the praise and worship service.

The Bells of Praise (handbells) present music during the traditional service and also presents a concert at Christmas.  Drama is also included during both worship services.

Whatever your gift, there is a place for you at Central Methodist Church King Mountain.  We look forward to worshiping and serving with you.