History
In 1906, the First United Methodist Church of Pontiac grew too large for its building. In the interest of its members and the community, on January 22, 1907, Oakland Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church was founded. The original church was housed in a home on Oakland Avenue that was remolded by the members themselves and served as the temporary Church home until 1910. The new community was so successful and prosperous during that time that the church quickly became crowded and uncomfortable. In May of 1919, a large tent was erected to temporarily hold the growing congregation and plans were soon underway for a great new church in the center of Pontiac. In October of 1911, the cornerstone was laid for a new Pontiac Church on the corner of Huron and Perry streets in the center of the city (the current site of Pontiac Osteopathic Hospital,) prompting the name change to Central Methodist Episcopal Church. World War I and the post-war years brought a period of tremendous growth for the church,
Specialties
Welcome to Central United Methodist Church, a place to connect. We welcome all who would like to join us and take part in our faith community that believes in celebrating, experiencing and sharing God's love. While we are diverse in many ways, we are united in a common commitment to Christ and a shared vision of ministry to all of God's people.