About Us

Welcome to Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church, where we are dedicated to worshiping God and serving our community. Our rural congregation is passionate about spreading the love and teachings of Christ, and we strive to live out our Wesleyan views through our actions and interactions with one another.

At Mt. Pleasant UMC, we believe in building meaningful relationships with our fellow church members and with our neighbors. We take seriously Jesus' commandment to love our neighbors as ourselves, and we seek to demonstrate this love through our mission and outreach programs. Whether it's through volunteering at a local food bank, participating in a community service project, or supporting global mission efforts, we are always seeking to make a positive impact in the world around us.

Of course, at the heart of everything we do is our passion for worship. We come together regularly to praise God and to deepen our faith through prayer, fellowship, and study of the Bible. Our church family is warm, welcoming, and supportive, and we invite you to join us as we continue to grow in our relationship with Christ.

Thank you for considering Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church. We hope to see you soon!

 We invite you to get involved in our church and become part of our vibrant community. At our church, there are many ways to serve and connect with others, whether through worship, mission projects, Bible studies, or fellowship events. We welcome everyone, regardless of where you are on your spiritual journey, and we believe that you will find a place to belong and grow in faith with us. Come and see what our church is all about! 

The origins of Mt. Pleasant's name are shrouded in mystery due to the lack of historical records from our area's earliest settlers. However, we have a few theories on how the name came about.

Despite having many hills in our region, none of them could be considered a "mount," leaving the origin of our name's "Mount" portion a mystery. As for "Pleasant," its origin is unknown, but we like to believe that our community has always been a welcoming and friendly place to call home.

Another possible explanation for our name comes from a theory that our community was named in honor of John Sevier, the governor of the State of Franklin and later of Tennessee, who resided on a plantation called "Mount Pleasant" along the banks of the Nolachuckey in Washington County. Sevier had many loyal followers in our area, and the Evans family, who played a significant role in our first church's history, were among them. It is possible that our community was named to pay tribute to Sevier and his home, as was common during the late 1700s when people often named things after their heroes.

Regardless of how our community got its name, we are proud to carry the name of Mt. Pleasant, which has been a part of our heritage for over two centuries.

Whether you help through monetary donations, volunteering your time, or spreading our mission through word-of-mouth, thank you. We couldn't accomplish our goals without the help of supporters like you.