CUMC History & Archives

Preserving, Educating, Inspiring

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Inspiring Laity

Central has always been blessed with congregants who have led inspirational lives. From the youngest to the eldest, members continue to blaze trails in our unique surrounding community and beyond.

Featuring: Jordan Walker
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Church History

Central's history encompasses the rich tradition of the African American experience--from the Freedmen's Aid Society to the founding of a historically Black college to the modern Civil Rights Movement.

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Former Pastors

Learn more about the distinguished pastors who have served the Central congregation.

Pastors from 1867 to 1928
Pastors from 1929 to 2018

Central H&A Highlights

H&A events, personalities and conversations of interest

H&A Happenings

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HISTORY LESSONS

Test your Central Black History IQ

Mrs. Nancy G. Johnson

Rev. Dr. James Lawson

Jordan Walker

Central UMC & MLK

H&A Collections

Important Historical Moments

Annette W. Hampton book the history of central united methodist church 1866-2000

Lula Hill - completed first known historical sketch of central mec

FILLING IN THE GAPS WITH REV. FREDERICK R. GRAY - A THREE-PART SERIES

Central Photo Gallery

A LOOK AT CENTRAL THROUGH THE YEARS

A painting of people in front of buildings and trees.
A black and white photo of the front of an old church.
A black and white photo of an old church.
A bench that is sitting on the ground.
A black and white photo of the 1 9 3 0 's central me church.
A black and white image of the front cover of an old book.
A black and white photo of people in front of a building.
A black and white photo of people in front of a church.
A group of children standing in front of a building.
A stained glass window in the center of a church.