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We believe that God has placed St. Paul United Methodist Church in the heart of Gainesville, Georgia to share God's Word, show God's Love, and serve God's People.

Welcome from Pastor Bryan

Thank you for visiting the St. Paul UMC website. We are focused on making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world right here in the heart of Gainesville, Georgia. Whether you are new in faith, a long time believer, or somewhere inbetween, we are a church for everyone! We gather for worship every Sunday morning at 11am, and we would love for you to join us sometime soon!

- Rev. Bryan Smith

 

What to Expect

  • We have a beautiful traditional service offered each Sunday morning at 11:00am. Join us for an enthusiastic sermon backed by our incredible choir. Come learn about the love of Jesus with us!

  • We want you to be comfortable, so dress casually. Most wear business casual clothing, some love to dress up. However you dress, you will be welcome here!

  • You're already in the right place here on our website. You can also follow us on Facebook, and if you are interested in getting our weekly email newsletter, sign up now at the bottom of this page.

  • Dependent upon your needs, you can park in our handicapped parking spaces directly in front of the building in order to access the path straight in to the main floor for workshop in the sanctuary, or if you need to come in through the bottom floor, there is an elevator for ease of accessing the main level.

  • Our Family Ministries team will be upstairs on our Children and Youth floor! On the main level of the building each Sunday, our greeters will assist in getting you wherever you need to go. On the third floor, you will find our Nursery, Youth Room, and Children's wing. These spaces are used for Sunday School, Children's Church, and other family-centered activities!

  • If you are interested in learning more about us and/or becoming a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church, please contact our pastor, Bryan Smith.

More about us…

  • As a family of believers, we are committed to:

    Belief in Jesus Christ as the only way to salvation and personal relationship with God.

    Remaining faithful worshippers in our weekly services and daily lives.

    Using traditional and non-traditional methods in reaching those outsides of the family of faith. (EVANGELISM)

    Building relationships that display the Love of God. (FELLOWSHIP)

    Spiritually maturing those in our church family through The Word of God. (TEACHING)

    Belief in the Holy Spirit and His gifts, which empowers the believer for ministry and to live a victorious life.

    Encouraging believers to use their spiritual gifts and resources in sectors of the world such as, business, education, entertainment, athletics, politics, and arts, that God may be glorified.

    Being sent or sending individuals to serve and share the gospel of Jesus Christ throughout every part of the world. (MISSON)

    Serving the saved, unsaved, hurting, and broken. (MINISTRY)

  • In the Spring of 1888 several families, following their religious inclinations and acting on the invitation of Mrs. R.E. Montgomery, began to hold Sunday School and prayer meetings at her home on what is now the corner of Pine and Myrtle Streets.

    This group continued to grow in number and interest until need for a church soon became apparent. Mr. Thomas A. Pannell gave a tract of land on Myrtle Street. Myrtle Street Methodist Church was built on this site and the numbers continued to grow.

    In 1908, this church was abandoned and a new location (grounds and building) on Grove Street was purchased. The name of the church was changed to St. Paul Methodist Church.

    On April 6, 1936, a tornado demolished this church building. The only items found from the church were a silver loving cup and the pulpit which are now in the Anglers Sunday School classroom at the present church.

    A lot adjoining the Gainesville High School was purchased and a groundbreaking ceremony was held on May 7, 1937. While the new church was being built, the members met in the Gainesville High School. The congregation assembled in the new building September 26, 1937, for the first service.

    Due to the increasing membership in 1947, St. Paul began to raise money to build more Sunday School facilities. In 1955, the new annex was dedicated. During the years 1960-1964, another annex was added. In 1986, plans were being made to purchase more property. On January 31, 1993, St. Paul consecrated our new addition to the building, with a new sanctuary to be added later.

    St. Paul UMC has continued to grow at the corner of Washington and Academy Streets. The church has recently completed a new sanctuary, fellowship hall, kitchen, restrooms, classrooms, and the remodeling of the entire facility including landscaping.

  • Church Office hours are Monday -Thursday, 9am-2pm. The office is closed on Fridays and holidays.

    St. Paul United Methodist Church Gainesville
    404 Washington Street
    Gainesville GA 30501

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