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CONTACT INFORMATION     The Church Office can be reached Monday thru Friday 8:00am - 12:00pm.    By Telephone:  (412)751-8219     By Fax:  (412)751-5989 By Mail:      2800 Coulterville Road             McKeesport, PA  15131       Back to Top

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HISTORY On April 9, 1878 an assembly of Methodist and Presbyterian citizens of Coulterville took action to purchase Coulterville School House. They remodeled it and called it the Coulterville Union Chapel. In order to obtain an appointed minister, on July 17, 1894, the Methodists purchased full interest in the Chapel. Reverend David Dayen, pastor of the Coulter Church, organized a new congregation, which took the name Christ Church, in 1964, in the Knights of Columbus Hall. The two congregations merged to build the new Christ Church in 1965. Ground was broken for the new Church October31, 1965, and it was consecrated June 12, 1966. The membership in 1968 was 257. The membership on January 1, 2003 was 450.   Pastors: Coultersville Charge: Coulterville Union Chapel: Theodore N. Eaton 1878-1879; Barnett T. Thomas 1879-1880; John S. Wakefield 1880-1883; William S. Cummings 1883-1885; William Carson Weaver 1885-1890; John C. Gourley 1890-1892; Robert D. McKee 1892-1893; Sherman W. McCorkle 1893-1896; Richard M. Fowles 1896-1896; James Law 1896-1901; William T. Robinson 1901-1906; Frank Howard Callahan 1906-1907; Sherman W. McCorkle 1907-1909; Frank J. Sterling 1909-1913; Charles Wesley Hoover 1913-1919; Willliam Johnston Turner 1919-1921; George M. Allshouse 1921-1923; Walter R. Robinson 1923-1925; Paul Otterbein Wagner 1925-1927; Thomas Walton 1927-1930; Cokeville Circuit: Coulterville Union Chapel: Charles T. Murdock 1930-1931; Port Vue-Coulter: Charles Albert Tracey 1931-1932; T homas Walton 1932-1941; W. S. Forsythe 1941-1951; Coulter/Lowber: Lester Garmon Hillegass 1951-1954; Carl Edson Chapman 1954-1956; Hengust Robinson, Jr. 1956-1958; Ronald Fields 1958-1959; Edward Shirley Hammett 1959-1960; John Alfred Price 1960-1961; Lewis B. White 1961-1963; Coulter: William Charles Gawlas 1963-1964; David Dayen 1964-1965; Name Changed to Christ: North Huntington: Lincoln Odell Hartford 1965-April 8, 1969; David Hedley Watson 1969-1979; Thomas Snyder Lynn 1979-1982; Edward David Streets 1982-1992; Dean Earl Byrom 1992-1995; Daryl William Harclerode 1995-June 30, 1997 Kevin Roy Haley July 1, 1997 - 2007 Doug Burns July 1, 2007 -     Back to Top

WHAT WE BELIEVE United Methodists Are... A covenant people   When you join a United Methodist congregation, you become a member of the total United Methodist connection.  Members promise God and the congregation to uphold the church with their prayers, presence, gifts and service. A diverse community   United Methodism was formed when the Methodist Church and the Evangelical United Brethren Church merged in 1968.  United Methodists trace their spiritual heritage back to18th-century leaders including John and Charles Wesley, Jacob Albright, Philip Otterbein, Martin Boehm and Francis Asbury.   All persons are welcome in the United Methodist Church.  We are firmly committed to inclusiveness.  We celebrate a diversity of people, ideas and cultures and are enriched by our broad history. Biblical in faith   United Methodists trust free inquiry in matters of Christian doctrine.  Our faith is guided by Scripture, tradition, experience and reason.  Of paramount importance is Scripture.  For United Methodists, the Bible is the record of God's people living out God's promise. Mission-oriented, socially conscious   United Methodists are mission-oriented and socially conscious.  This is important in our faith.  We are aware of world events and strive to help those in need.  United Methodists are one in faith and tradition with Methodist Christians around the world.   Through the World Methodist Council, Methodists from 68 member churches cooperate in support of ecumenical, educational, evangelical and other ministries. Ecumenical   For generations, United Methodists have cooperated with other churches to spread the gospel, care for those in need, alleviate injustice and foster peace.  In national and interfaith groups, United Methodists reach beyond our own churches and our own communities to express concern and to share God's love with people of many faiths. Involved   For more than 200 years, The United Methodist Church and its predecessor bodies have expressed concern for the worker, the sick, the poor, the orphaned, the aging, the impaired, the oppressed and the imprisoned.   Our church participates in the struggles of women, people with physical and mental impairments, and racial - and ethnic - minority persons, helping them attain equality in the church, the economy and society.   United Methodists positively influence society through responsible social action. Connectional   United Methodism took form as an organized church in this country during the revolutionary period of our history.  Its structures parallel those of the United States government.  Church leadership is shared by executive, legislative and judicial branches.  Representative bodies carry out church functions at local, regional and church wide levels.   The highest legislative body - the only organization that can speak for the church - is the General Conference.  An assembly of up to 1,000 delegates, it is composed of equal numbers of laity and clergy and meets once every four years.  Delegates are chosen by regional unites (annual conferences) throughout the United States and in 15 other nations.  Non-voting representatives come from affiliated churches in 25 other countries.   Annual conferences respond to the needs in their regions by developing programs and ministries that carry out the work of Christ and support the policies set by General Conference. Evangelical   The United Methodist Church continues its strong evangelical heritage.  Within each congregation is a vital center of biblical study and evangelism - a blending of personal piety and discipleship.     ...a happening people!  Involved, committed, diverse, open.  A people who try to be accepting, caring, hospitable and inclusive.  Family- and community- oriented.  A people who are concerned about those beyond their communities, around the world.  Active in mission, responsive.  A people who love music, church suppers and fellowship.  Initiators, with a history of creating ministries related to education, employment, health and other issues.  A people who like to tell the story of God's redeeming grace.   Back to Top

HOW DO I JOIN?     We invite your participation and membership in Christ United Methodist Church , N. Huntingdon Township. You may unite with us in one of several ways, as outlined below.  Regardless of the way you come to join our church, part of the process of membership in Christ Church will be your participation in an orientation with others in a New Members Class that is led by the pastor.   Contact Rev. Burns for more information.  Email

BY PROFESSION OF FAITH & BAPTISM If you are not now a baptized Christian, the minister will be happy to discuss the meaning of the Sacrament with you in your home or in his office at your convenience.

BY TRANSFER FROM ANOTHER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Simply mark the attendance registration sheet at a Sunday service “Wish to Join” and the minister will get in touch with you.  You may request that we write for your letter of transfer.  It is not necessary for you to write your former church;  we will handle the details for you.

BY TRANSFER FROM ANOTHER CHRISTIAN DENOMINATION The process is very much like the one above.  Since you are already baptized and confirmed, these steps will not be repeated.  You will be asked to take the one vow taken by all members of the United Methodist Church:   “Will you be loyal to the United Methodist Church and uphold it by your prayers, your presence, your gifts and your service?”

BY TRANSFER FROM A DENOMINATION WHICH DOES NOT ACCEPT TRANSFERRAL ACROSS DENOMINATIONAL LINES Your baptism is accepted.  You will be reconfirmed in a process called Renewal of Vows.

AFFILIATE MEMBERSHIP    If you are a United Methodist temporarily living in N. Huntingdon and you wish to retain membership in your “home” church, you can become an Affiliate Member of Christ Church.  This grants you pastoral care, fellowship and participation at Christ United Methodist Church.  You will be counted on the rolls of your “home” church.

THE LORD'S SUPPER     Many persons ask about taking communion if they are not a member of this church.  The United Methodist Church believes that the Communion table is open to all who can accept the invitation, regardless of any church membership.   The invitation is to all who are truly sorry for their sins and intend to lead a new life.     Back to Top

FAQS   What makes Christ UMC Unique? We are a congregation filled with all ages, especially many younger families.  This is a reversal of the national trend for mainline congregations, and we cherish the families and individuals of our growing congregation!     What are the services like? Sunday morning has two worship opportunities.  The first service at 8:30am features the sacrament of communion each week, and is a smaller, more intimately-sized attendance.  The later service at 11:00am features the chancel choir, as well as communion on the first Sunday of each month.  Both services are a blended style of worship, combining many elements of traditional and contemporary worship styles.  The services are also "seeker friendly," where someone visiting our church for the first time hopefully can easily understand what we're doing throughout the service.     What should I wear? We're comfortable when you're comfortable.  Many people dress in their "Sunday finest" for church, while others wear nice casual attire.  We are more concerning that people come to worship the Lord than in what they wear.     How long are the services? Each service is about one hour in length.     Will I be singled out in any way as a visitor? No.  We cherish all of God's people who come to worship with us, whether first-time visitors or long-time members.  There are opportunities explained on how to contact the church for any ministry needs.     Where do my kids go during service? Christ Church cherishes our families, and we believe that children can also grow in their spiritual faith by attending worship with their families.  However, during the 11:00am worship service, a Nursery is available for those children aged infancy through preschool (0-3 years), for the worship ease of their parents - if so desired by the parents.     Back to Top