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The Methodist Episcopal Church was established in 1818, organized by
Rev. Henley, in a barn owned by Lewis Wills, four miles north of
Mountain City, Tennessee.
The first Methodist church building, constructed in 1835, was located on
the Richard Donnelly farm one mile north of Mountain City. In 1858, a
building was constructed at the present location under the pastorate of
Rev. N.M. Cooper, a carpenter and mason who did much of the work
himself. The small building was used until it was torn down and rebuilt
on the same lot in 1904. The new church was dedicated in August, 1905.
This structure remains today.
In 1949, an annex consisting of a fellowship hall and classrooms was
added. In 1967, under the pastorate of Rev. Ken Caraway, the new
educational annex and the remodeling of the old educational facility was
completed.
First Church exerts a powerful influence in the life of our community.
Scout troops meet here weekly.
During Holy Week, First Church hosts daily services. Beginning at 11:30
AM, there is a light lunch provided by the church, which is followed by
a short service from 12:00-12:30 PM. Local pastors deliver the daily
message.
We have recently made several additions to enhance our facility,
including a refurbished sanctuary, a handicap ramp, a large storage
room, new tables and chairs, remodeled Sunday School rooms, a new,
computer-equipped office, a new heating and cooling system, a fire alarm
system, wrought iron lamp posts, brick sidewalks, and attractive
landscaping.
On May 24, 2002, the Columbarium and Carillon were dedicated during a
special service honoring memorial gifts to First United Methodist
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