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First United Methodist Church
Newton
NC
28658
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Who we are
Loving all people into a relationship with Jesus Christ
by becoming one diverse community...
worshipping Jesus passionately...
practicing unprecedented acts of hospitality
Here at First United Methodist Church Newton, we know that everyone has a story. The beauty of the gospel is that no matter what your life's story is, Jesus has come to redeem it and give it another ending. That's why we proclaim that we can not stop speaking about what we have seen and heard!
by becoming one diverse community...
worshipping Jesus passionately...
practicing unprecedented acts of hospitality
Here at First United Methodist Church Newton, we know that everyone has a story. The beauty of the gospel is that no matter what your life's story is, Jesus has come to redeem it and give it another ending. That's why we proclaim that we can not stop speaking about what we have seen and heard!
Church Address
300 North Main Ave
Newton,
NC
28658
United States
Phone: (828) 464-8422
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Church Pastor
Senior Pastor
300 North Main Ave
Newton,
NC
28658
United States
Phone: (828) 464-8422
Download Senior Pastor Rev. Josh Sherfey vCard
Quote of the Day
2 Thessalonians 2:15
Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle.
Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle.
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United Methodist Church
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Rev. Josh Sherfey
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Senior Pastor
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Beverly Underwood
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Travel/Directions Tips
On Sunday mornings, our Praise Worship Experience is located in our Fellowship Hall. The main entrance for this is 300 N. Ashe Ave. Newton, NC 28658. We are located on the corner of N. Main Ave., W. 4th St. and N. Ashe Ave. in Newton, NC.
Parking
There are parking lots located behind the basketball court & playground, outside the main Welcome Center entrance and on the streets surrounding our property.
First United Methodist Church Newton Service Times
SUNDAY MORNINGS
9:00 am Praise Worship in Fellowship Hall
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10:30 am Traditional Worship in Sanctuary
WEDNESDAY EVENINGS
Wednesday Night Bible Study 6:00 pm
Welcome Center
Service Times last updated on the 19th of January, 2025
9:00 am Praise Worship in Fellowship Hall
and
10:30 am Traditional Worship in Sanctuary
WEDNESDAY EVENINGS
Wednesday Night Bible Study 6:00 pm
Welcome Center
Service Times last updated on the 19th of January, 2025
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Yes, we are handicap accessible and we do have an elevator that access all floors where there is worship. To utilize the elevator, please enter the parking lot on N. Main Ave. and the doors under the covered walkway into our Welcome Center. The elevator is through the breezeway.
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Our church office is located inside our Welcome Center. Park in the parking lot at 300 N. Main Ave. and enter through the doors under the covered walkway. The offices are located to the left behind the glass walls.
Church Office Hours
Monday-Friday: 9am-3pm
Church Office Hours
Monday-Friday: 9am-3pm
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First United Methodist Church History
How it all started...
The first Newton Methodist Church building was of simple design (black and white image to the right). The wood frame building consisted of one room, with two front doors and the altar in between. The lumber and the labor were donated by the townspeople. In 1867, the church had a library of over 100 books. Reading was taught to men and women members. Lessons were held in basic education as well as Bible study. The location of the church was on Brady Avenue, located at the edge of East View Cemetery.
On March 25, 1884, a cyclone (tornado) hit the southern part of Newton. The Methodist Church was destroyed. The wind moved the church from its foundation about six feet, the floor remained but all else was blown away. Miraculously, the Bible and the Altar remained in place. A marble topped table and several church pews were salvaged, as was the church bell. These treasures became the symbols of perseverance and dedication to the faith of the congregation in moving forward.
The second House of Worship for the First Methodist Church of Newton was built of brick in a beautiful Gothic Style (picture to the right) and was located across from Beth Eden Lutheran Church at the corner of Fourth Street and Main Avenue. In 1944, the church had outgrown its current building. Rev. Mark Q. Tuttle led the congregation in making plans for a new sanctuary and Sunday School rooms. A lot was purchased for $9,000.00 at 300 North Main Avenue and the deed recorded on July 27, 1944. The property at that time was called the "Moose" property. Funds were given and earmarked for the proposed building program. On May 9, 1947, tragedy struck once more as fire swept through the main part of the building, leaving the Methodists without a church home for the second time in sixty-three years.
Expanding the vision...
On Sunday morning, June 29, 1971, a groundbreaking ceremony was held on the lawn of the church, site of the proposed educational addition. The new building, to house administrative offices, additional classrooms, and a new Fellowship Hall, plus renovations on the existing building, was to be built.
Renovating for the future...
In 2020, in the midst of the Covid-19 Pandemic shut down, the church leadership decided to move forward with plans to renovate the sanctuary, breezeway, chapel and turn the administrative offices into a Welcome Center. While the beautiful historic building had served the congregation incredibly well over the last 70 years, there were some noticeable limitations when it came to accessibility and functionality. The newly renovated space allows for better accessibility such as a handicap bathroom and increased functionality in areas of technology and audio-visuals - all while bringing the space into the present enabling us to practice unprecedented acts of hospitality and worship Jesus passionately.
Where we are headed...
Where are we headed? Only God knows...that's the real answer, of course, and we all know it. At the same time, we hope and believe that through the Holy Spirit we get glimpses of a trajectory. For First UMC Newton, the future looks filled with hope and anticipation. This church has been one grounded in history and tradition yet the leaders and members are ever aware of the shifting and changing landscape. While the good news of life in Jesus does not change, the means and methods of sharing the gospel do. As we adapt to new challenges, we stand firm to the love of God and neighbor and show that love in concrete ways, especially to the least of these and those on the fringe both of the church and culture for it is them Jesus came to be with.
The first Newton Methodist Church building was of simple design (black and white image to the right). The wood frame building consisted of one room, with two front doors and the altar in between. The lumber and the labor were donated by the townspeople. In 1867, the church had a library of over 100 books. Reading was taught to men and women members. Lessons were held in basic education as well as Bible study. The location of the church was on Brady Avenue, located at the edge of East View Cemetery.
On March 25, 1884, a cyclone (tornado) hit the southern part of Newton. The Methodist Church was destroyed. The wind moved the church from its foundation about six feet, the floor remained but all else was blown away. Miraculously, the Bible and the Altar remained in place. A marble topped table and several church pews were salvaged, as was the church bell. These treasures became the symbols of perseverance and dedication to the faith of the congregation in moving forward.
The second House of Worship for the First Methodist Church of Newton was built of brick in a beautiful Gothic Style (picture to the right) and was located across from Beth Eden Lutheran Church at the corner of Fourth Street and Main Avenue. In 1944, the church had outgrown its current building. Rev. Mark Q. Tuttle led the congregation in making plans for a new sanctuary and Sunday School rooms. A lot was purchased for $9,000.00 at 300 North Main Avenue and the deed recorded on July 27, 1944. The property at that time was called the "Moose" property. Funds were given and earmarked for the proposed building program. On May 9, 1947, tragedy struck once more as fire swept through the main part of the building, leaving the Methodists without a church home for the second time in sixty-three years.
Expanding the vision...
On Sunday morning, June 29, 1971, a groundbreaking ceremony was held on the lawn of the church, site of the proposed educational addition. The new building, to house administrative offices, additional classrooms, and a new Fellowship Hall, plus renovations on the existing building, was to be built.
Renovating for the future...
In 2020, in the midst of the Covid-19 Pandemic shut down, the church leadership decided to move forward with plans to renovate the sanctuary, breezeway, chapel and turn the administrative offices into a Welcome Center. While the beautiful historic building had served the congregation incredibly well over the last 70 years, there were some noticeable limitations when it came to accessibility and functionality. The newly renovated space allows for better accessibility such as a handicap bathroom and increased functionality in areas of technology and audio-visuals - all while bringing the space into the present enabling us to practice unprecedented acts of hospitality and worship Jesus passionately.
Where we are headed...
Where are we headed? Only God knows...that's the real answer, of course, and we all know it. At the same time, we hope and believe that through the Holy Spirit we get glimpses of a trajectory. For First UMC Newton, the future looks filled with hope and anticipation. This church has been one grounded in history and tradition yet the leaders and members are ever aware of the shifting and changing landscape. While the good news of life in Jesus does not change, the means and methods of sharing the gospel do. As we adapt to new challenges, we stand firm to the love of God and neighbor and show that love in concrete ways, especially to the least of these and those on the fringe both of the church and culture for it is them Jesus came to be with.
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