Centenary
Centenary Methodist Church, now a Global Methodist Church in Mount Ulla, NC, traces its roots to August 22, 1871, when twenty-six faithful individuals pledged between $0.50 and $30.00 to construct a house of worship for the Methodist Episcopal Church, South. Situated on a lot along the public road between Sydney Hearts and John Hearts in rural Rowan County, this small but devoted community of believers has steadfastly served God, the Methodist Church (United Methodist Church from 1968-2023), and the surrounding area for over 150 years. Through numerous changes in both the church and the Mount Ulla community, their unwavering commitment to faith and service has remained constant. The name "Centenary" is a connection to the centennial celebration of Methodism, which began with John Wesley in 1739. Centenary Global Methodist Church is a loving family-oriented congregation that lives to be the hands and feet of Jesus Christ in a growing community.
The Global Methodist Church exists to make disciples of Jesus Christ and spread scriptural holiness across the globe.
Supported by fervent prayers, faithful discernment, and a sure hope for the future, the Global Methodist Church is a Holy Spirit inspired movement. We joyfully share its mission and vision with you. We invite you to learn more about us, and to plan to join brothers and sisters around the world for a bright and bold new future!
Through the empowerment of the Holy Spirit, the Global Methodist Church envisions multiplying disciples of Jesus Christ throughout the earth who flourish in scriptural holiness as we worship passionately, love extravagantly, and witness boldly. Through our ministries, we desire to share the whole counsel of God with all peoples and to advance the presence and fulfillment of the Kingdom of God in every part of the world and at all levels of societies and cultures. The Global Methodist Church is committed to the Lordship of Jesus Christ, the inspiration and authority of the Scriptures, and the work of the Holy Spirit in conveying God’s truth and grace to all people. We are a global church that recognizes and deploys the gifts and contributions of each part of the church, working as partners in the gospel with equal voice and leadership. Our witness to the world is marked by mutual love, concern, sharing, and a focus on those who are most vulnerable. We watch over one another in love and bear witness to the transforming power of the Good News as we humbly, but boldly, strive to serve others as ambassadors of Christ!
