Lewis Memorial United Methodist Church

In early spring of 1906, there were in Calhoun City at least twenty five
Methodists whose membership was in churches throughout Calhoun County.
They had a vision of a Methodist Church in the city and set out to
establish one. Those twenty five people became charter members of the
Calhoun City Methodist Church and Reverend R. P. Goar was appointed as
the first pastor. The church became a part of the Pittsboro Circuit.
In 1909 the church became a part of the Vardaman Circuit and remained in
that circuit for three years. In 1912 the Calhoun City Charge was
established and ministry continued in this fashion for twelve years. In
1925 the Calhoun City Methodist Church became a station church and began
to "stand on it's own" for the first time. At the time of the
organizing of the church (1906) there was no house of worship in which
to hold services, so brush arbors and vacant buildings were used until
1913. In that year, the congregation undertook the challenge of
building a permanent structure. Over the years this building was added
to and in 1983 it was completely remodeled. Today there is a main
sanctuary with all modern features and beautiful stained glass windows.
In 1940 the church was renamed to honor the memory of Reverend T. W.
Lewis, who was pastor at the time of his death in 1939. The name was
changed from Calhoun City Methodist Church to Lewis Memorial United
Methodist Church. In 1985 there were some small churches which closed
in the county and again the church became a Charge and includes Big
Creek United Methodist Church.

In July 2006 we celebrated our 100 year anniversary. Since the organization in 1906 when our church started with twenty five members our church has grown in membership. We think our church has had a very important part in the making of our little town and community a desirable place in which to live. Many have come and toiled with us in these fields of labor, who have gone to other fields, the memory of which we cherish. As others come and go, we who are left must carry the work on to the best of our ability, that when the end comes we may hear it said, “Well done thou true and faithful servant, Enter thou into the joy of life.” If you have any information that would add to the history of Lewis Memorial United Methodist Church, please e-mail:broscott@clergy.net