About
Are you trying to find a Church where you can be a part of the family?
Are you searching?
Do you have questions?
Are you a seeker of the truth?
Come join us as we seek to journey together.
Together we will search the Scriptures,
Join in worship,
Fellowship together and
Grow together!
As we seek to follow the teachings of Jesus.
If you are longing for connection, looking for direction, searching for meaning or seeking authenticity, come and join us and experience a genuinely joyful and inclusive community of Christian faith.
We try to model ourselves after the first disciples who came from diverse backgrounds but joined in Christian unity through Jesus who guides us, the Holy Spirit who equips us and our God who created us.
1873 – 2023 Sesquicentennial Anniversary, Fern Prairie United Methodist
On a half acre of land purchased for $1 from Pinkney and Nancy Blair in 1884, Methodists built what many later described as the ‘cog of the community’ after a Methodist Episcopal Class was organized on April 21st, 1873, with Rev. J.H. Allyn. It had met in the log hut school on that same site. One hundred and fifty plus years later, “The Little White Church on the Hill” still stands a beacon in Fern Prairie.
John Wesley (the founder of Methodism described what he founded as ‘The Connexion’ (his spelling). Connexions are still being fostered between old and new, young and old as we strive to be drawn together in our common faith in Jesus.
Frequently Asked Questions
As a part of the worldwide United Methodist Church family, we follow a set of Bible-based, God inspired beliefs set forth by our denomination. To learn more about our beliefs, CLICK HERE.
Parking is at the back of the Church and there is handicapped parking available.
The building is handicap friendly and our restrooms are gender-neutral, accessible and lockable.
Our services are a casual blend of traditional and contemporary worship styles.
After worship we stay for chat, sip tea and coffee and enjoy snacks. On the third Sunday, we have a family meal.
We serve communion , usually on the fourth Sunday when Rev Keith Hackett is with us. In this act of worship, we remember the last meal that Jesus shared with the disciples, and we invite everyone to participate. We remember that God loves us, and we recommit to following Jesus. We have gluten free bread, and we use non-alcoholic grape juice.
Wear whatever is comfortable for you – casual or dressy or anything in between.
Children of all ages are welcome to take part in our services. Activity books and toys are available, and we have a special time for children during the service.
The church is available for weddings and funerals. Please contact the church office for more information.
YES! YES! YES! Fern Prairie United Methodist Church welcomes people of all gender identities, gender expressions, sexual orientations, races, nationalities, economic and immigration statuses. We value a broad range of Biblical and theological understandings and faith experiences. We seek to be responsible to our community and the environment. We believe we are all made in the image of God, we are loved by God, and are created to be in relationships with each other.”
We are a lay led (member led) congregation, which means that we do not have a full-time pastor. However, we have rotating retired pastors who fill the pulpit on some Sundays and a few dedicated and equipped members who preach God’s Word when clergy are absent.
Once a month (usually on the fourth Sunday of the month), the retired Rev. Keith Hackett joins us, leads worship, preaches, and celebrates Holy Communion with us. Note: he is also available for weddings and funerals.