Welcome to our website.  I am rather amazed at the irony that our small faith community that meets in one of the best preserved examples of early 20^th century frame construction in Western North Carolina is going world-wide.  Yet, I believe that this is the call of Christ and the call of the church; that is, to be a part of a global community that calls each of us into a deeper relationship with God while directing us outward to love and service of others.

While all faith communities develop a “peculiar” or “particular” feel, our community is unique.  The worship in our sanctuary is traditional and simple.  Because we are not a “program” church, we have few meetings. The juxtaposition of simplicity both in the building’s architecture and the congregation’s organization invite many of us to a deeper spiritual walk.  People repeatedly speak from the heart about the joy of finding a community where worship and outreach are the focus. 

Our Wesleyan heritage reminds us that God’s grace surrounds all of us from our birth and invites us to experience God’s love (prevenient grace).  Whether at a particular moment or as a process, we come to experience God’s accepting and justifying grace in salvation.  As Christians we move to the goal of perfection through sustaining, sanctifying  grace.  As a means of grace, we at Lake Toxaway UM Church worship weekly, share the sacrament of communion monthly, and trust in God’s never ending love to enfold us as we enfold others in the body of Christ. 

Come join us in worship as we live in the modern age while holding fast to the traditions of our faith and appreciating this simple structure of another era.  If I, as pastor, can be of help, please feel free to call or email me.

Shalom and Grace,

Marcus Dodson

828.553-0282

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