Carteret Street United Methodist Church
Thursday, February 23, 2012

About Us

The History of Carteret Street United Methodist Church

In 1736 the Reverend John Wesley came to Savannah as a Priest of The Church of England.  His brother, Charles Wesley, came with him to be the secretary to General Oglethorpe, Georgia’s Governor.  Charles’ stay in America lasted only six months when he went to Charleston to embark on the trip back to England.  John accompanied him and en-route they reached Port Royal Island on July 28, 1736 and spent the night.  This was the first of John Wesley’s three visits to the Beaufort are but the only visit of Charles.
 
John Wesley began his journey back to England the following year.  With three friends he crossed the Savannah River and walked to Beaufort arriving December 7, 1737 where Wesley was the guest of the Reverend Lewis Jones, Rector of St. Helena Episcopal Church. 
 
In December 1882 plans were made to organize what is now Carteret Street United Methodist Church.  In December 1884 the Reverend H. M. Mood was appointed pastor of the Carteret Street Methodist Church.  We seek to continue to share the message of Jesus Christ in the place and throughout the world.  We welcome you to our past and our future.
 

Our Mission

The mission of Carteret Street United Methodist Church is to share the Good News of Jesus Christ. 
We seek to grow in relationship with God, reach the lost and heal the hurt. 
We strive to be a friendly, community-oriented church based on faith, love, scripture and fellowship.
 

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