Louisburg United Methodist Church (LUMC) is a caring community of faith believers who journey in biblical knowledge through Bible Study, Sunday School, Worship Services, music, group discussion, communion, missions, and service. We believe in "open hearts and open minds." All people of all ages are welcomed.
LUMC has no dress code. Come as you are. You are welcome.
Parking is available on West Noble Street and North Main Street. A small lot can be found to the right of the Fellowship Hall carport. (Sharp right as you go up the hill.) Designated parking for persons with physical limitations can be found by taking the driveway to the left of the Sanctuary (facing N Main St.) and driving to the back of the Fellowship Hall. Note: there are only 3 parking spaces available.
...We believe in God the Father,
infinite in wisdom, power, and love,
whose mercy is over all his works,
and whose will is ever directed to his children’s good.
We believe in Jesus Christ,
Son of God and Son of man,
the gift of the Father’s unfailing grace,
the ground of our hope,
and the promise of our deliverance from sin and death.
We believe in the Holy Spirit
as the divine presence in our lives,
whereby we are kept in perpetual remembrance
of the truth of Christ,
and find strength and help in time of need.
We believe that this faith should manifest itself
in the service of love
as set forth in the example of our blessed Lord,
to the end
that the kingdom of God may come upon the earth.
We invite you to visit our church for Sunday School, Worship Service and other activities and review our Church website to think about and decide where God is calling you to be involved, both in giving and receiving your gifts. Reverend Tuck Taylor-Loveland welcomes your inquiries and a personal opportunity to get to know you. She can be contacted at tucktaylor@nccumc.org.
Louisburg United Methodist Church is comprised of followers of Jesus Christ who are empowered by the Holy Spirit and committed to worship, study, and service. Together, we make disciples who love boldly, serve joyfully, and help transform our community and the world.
We follow the Mission and Vision Statements of the United Methodist Church, which are as follows:
Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World
The United Methodist Church forms disciples of Jesus Christ, who are empowered by the Holy Spirit, love boldly, serve joyfully, and lead courageously in local communities and worldwide connections.
Here at Louisburg UMC, this means worshipping together, growing in faith, and serving our neighbors through ministries like Open Table Dinner Church, White Flag Shelter, missions, children’s and youth programs. We invite you to join us on Sunday mornings to learn, connect, and grow.
Methodism in Franklin County traces back to the late 1700s. By 1830, land was purchased at the corner of Noble and Main Streets—the site of our present church. A sanctuary was completed in 1859, and additional property was later acquired for a parsonage.
Through the years, the church remained a steady source of worship, encouragement, and service—even during financial hardships, the Spanish Flu epidemic, and the Great Depression. By the late 1800s, vibrant ministries had formed, including the Women’s Foreign Missionary Society and children’s mission programs.
Growth in the early 1900s led to expanded Sunday School space, the hiring of the church’s first choir director in 1938, and the installation of chimes in 1948. In the 1950s and 60s, the congregation built a new education building, restored the sanctuary organ, and completed a new parsonage on North Main Street.
In the 1970s, the Yolanda Jones Development Center was established to serve children with special developmental needs, reflecting the church’s heart for compassionate outreach. In 1998, a new Fellowship Hall and church office building were completed, later dedicated in memory of longtime member and teacher Mrs. Fannileen Lee.
The Louisburg United Methodist Preschool opened in 2006 to serve families in both the church and wider community. In 2018, a columbarium was added within the Edgar Owens Memorial Garden.
For over two centuries, Louisburg United Methodist Church has continued its mission of faithful worship and service in our community.
Historical content adapted from church records and published histories of Louisburg United Methodist Church.