About EUMC
About Effort United Methodist Church
PURPOSE
The purpose of Effort United Methodist Church is to know, love and serve God and one another in Christian community, welcoming all to grow as followers of Jesus Christ.
Ministry
Sermons and worship that provide Biblical truth for our daily lives.
Community outreach, opportunities for personal spiritual growth, and a warm and welcoming community of believers.
Group Events
Sunday School and Children's Church for all ages, Bible Studies in a number of places and a variety of community groups meeting on site. A vibrant Children's Program, Youth Ministry, and a Young Adult Ministry that meets once per month!
Community
Food Pantry distribution - 2nd and 4th Saturdays.
Free Community Concerts in the outdoor pavilion.
Several Christmas Mission opportunities and community partners.
Host site for regular AA and NA Meetings.
History of Effort UMC
History adapted from a synopsis written by former Pastor Jack Rule:
Our first Church home was in the Hatmaker house. This lasted only a short while, because, the homeowner ordered an end to revival meetings on her property. So, in 1889, twenty-four men and many women gathered at Wood Hollow near Effort to build a meeting room 16 ft. by 22 ft. that cost $28.66. We met there until cold weather forced us to meet in the Gillespie home. Then in 1891 our first sanctuary was built.
The Present
After 104 years of service and seven major building campaigns, we consecrated our beautiful Church Sanctuary and Outdoor Pavilion on November 18th, 1995. The faithful congregation at Effort UMC invested their time, talent, and treasure to make this new facility a blessing for future generations and a place where Christ-centered ministry could continue to thrive. The Fellowship Hall with kitchen were added to the first Sanctuary in 1985 and Wesley Hall was added to the present Sanctuary in 1998. Effort United Methodist Church has been served by 36 Pastors, beginning with Rev. Joseph W. Hudson in 1892 to its present Pastor, Rev. Scott Kuhnle (2024 - present).
Our Team
