We're Glad You're Here!
Here’s a little something about us.
Odenville United Methodist Church was founded in 1906. Our building is the oldest Christian meeting place within the original town limits, completed in 1911. Other Christian congregations met in the original building until they were able to construct their church building. Our church has stood the test of time, from building renovations and restructuring to growing into who we are today. We are a United Methodist Church congregation – Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors - striving for our Lord Jesus by seeking the lost, strengthening the saved, and serving the less fortunate. We seek to know God and make God known and to give witness to our community and world that Jesus is a real person in whom you can have a personal relationship and grow as a faithful disciple.
Our livestream link:
We participate in "Read Together" sponsored by the North Alabama Conference - A program to take us through reading of the Bible in one year. For more information: https://umcna.org
We participate in "Read Together" sponsored by the North Alabama Conference - A program to take us through reading of the Bible in one year. For more information: https://umcna.org
About The United Methodist Church
The people of The United Methodist Church are part of the second largest Protestant denomination in the United States. Our worldwide connection includes approximately 12.8 million members.
The United Methodist Church was formed when the Methodist Church and the Evangelical United Brethren Church merged in 1968. But we trace our heritage back to the movement begun in 1729 in England by John and Charles Wesley.
Below you will find a bried list of some of the distinctive characteristics of our denomination. The United Methodist Church is:
The United Methodist Church is Global
Today we speak many languages and live in many countries - with different cultures, ethnic traditions, national histories and understandings of Christian faith and practice.
The United Methodist Church is Connectional
Every United Methodist congregation is interconnected throughout the denomination via a unique, interlocking chain of conferences. The United Methodist Chuch practices representative democracy in its governance. Conferences elect delegates who are authorized to act and vote.
The United Methodist Church is Inclusive
All persons are welcome to attend our churches and receive Holy Communion, and are eligible to be baptized and become members.
The United Methodist Church is Grounded in Scripture
United Methodist trust free inquiry in matters of Christian doctrine. Our faith is guided by the Scripture, tradition, experience and reason. Of paramount importance, however, is Scripture as the witness of God's creating, redeeming and sustaining relationship with God's people.
The United Methodist Church is Wesleyan
The United Methodist Church has a Wesleyan heritage, and as such, places an emphasis on mind and heart (knowledge and vital piety) and putting faith and love into practice (life).
The United Methodist Church is Concerned About Social Justice
For more than 200 years, The United Methodist Church and its predecessor bodies have expressed concern for God's children everywhere - the poor, the orphaned, the aging, the sick, the opporessed and the imprisoned.
The United Methodist Church is Mission-Oriented
Our mission is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. In uncomplicated terms, this means we strive to nurture followers of Christ who then reach out and teach others about the love of Jesus.
The United Methodist Church is Ecumenical
United Methodists consider dialogue and missional cooperation between United Methodists and other Christians as a valid witness to the unity of the body of Christ.
A link to the United Methodist Church website:
A link to the Southeast Jurisdiction Conference:
A link to the North Alabama Conference of the United Methodist Church:
Our Mission
"Passionate spiritual leaders living the story of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world."
Odenville United Methodist Church
126 Alabama Street, Odenville, AL 35120
Church Office - 205.629.5156
Pastor James Haskins - c: 256.589.6536