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Auburn United Methodist Church

our mission

Auburn United Methodist Church exists to love God, love neighbor, and make passionate disciples of Jesus

Matthew 22:37-39:
37 Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ 38   This is the first and greatest commandment. 39  And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’

our vision

A church community helping people follow Jesus and love one another

Acts 2:42:
The Fellowship of the Believers
“They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.”

Our Values

Love and Grace

We strive to reflect Christ-likeness and maintain our Wesleyan tradition by loving and accepting all people and extending the same grace to others that God extends to us. We pray that when we reflect love and grace with humble, authentic attitudes it will lead others to receive the hope and peace Jesus offers.
(Matthew 6:9-10; Mark 12:30-31)

Christ-Centered Community

We extend a gracious welcome to all in our community and all who come to our church and invite them to become a part of our community of disciples. We seek out opportunities for people to bear one another’s burdens and cultivate authentic relationships.
(Mark 16:15; 1 Corinthians 12:27)

Whole Life Discipleship

We believe discipleship is a lifelong journey and strive for effective ministry to all ages and every stage of life. We actively foster a multi-generational church that pursues Christ together. By jointly growing in God’s grace and love, we become stronger disciples and gain strength to face life’s challenges alongside one another.
(Ephesians 5:1-2)

Joyful Generosity and Service

We willingly align our priorities to express the extravagance of God and to impact the lives of others. We joyfully give our time, talents, and resources to connect others with God’s grace-filled community. We pray God will use our gifts to transform the lives of those around us.
(1 Corinthians 11:1; Matthew 25:40)

Our Goal

How are we reaching our vision and sharing our values?

We ENGAGE our Auburn community through ministries that show the love and hope of Jesus outside the walls of the church for the purpose of connecting people to Christ-centered community.

We RELATE to our Auburn community through ministries that welcome and encourage people into our Christ-centered community through relationships with Jesus and the church.

We GROW our church members through ministries that equip others on the journey toward becoming more like Jesus.

We GO! Our ministries focus on discovering places, developing partnerships, and discipling people together into flourishing community.

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The History

A Tradition in Faith,
A 200 Year Legacy of Faithfulness

1800s

1836

Judge John Jackson Harper settles Auburn with his family and 34 total settlers.

1837

Auburn United Methodist Church was organized by the Reverend Morgan Turrentine, a circuit-riding preacher. The first building was a log structure that stood on the site of the present playground. It also served as Auburn’s first school building.

1850

A white-frame church was built in 1850 on the site of the present Founder’s Chapel. In 1899 the building underwent extensive remodeling and it was encased in brick.

1856

The opening of East Alabama Male College, a Methodist institution. This institution developed into Auburn University.

1900s

1950-1958

Dr. Joel McDavid served as minister from 1950 to 1958 and during that time attendance soared, membership increased significantly, and commitment and participation were on the rise.

1955

Present-day sanctuary completed.

1992

Major building and restoration project.

1996

47-rank Holtkamp Organ was installed in the sanctuary

2000s

2007

In October 2007, we purchased the former St. Michael’s Catholic Church, which included a rectory and chapel. This is now our Good News Center.

Present Day

AUMC thrives with multiple worship services, ministries, and outreach.

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