It's What We Do!

We love our neighbors!

Washington Pike is a United Methodist community of believers who gather to learn and grow in their faith, and then scatter to find ways to show their faith in the community, in our city, the world.

Where Can You Connect?

Sunday School - 9:30 am

Children

WPUMC has a well-decorated, well-lit, child-friendly area especially for them. Starting with a colorful nursery, classes are provided from 9:30-10:15 a.m. for different age groups up through 5th grade. 

Students

Youth, grades 6-12 meet in their own space on the third floor on Sunday mornings for Sunday School. Special youth activities are planned throughout the year.

Adults

Adult Sunday School Classes:
Christian Fellowship Class
Christian Fidelis Class
Epworth Forum Class
John King Class

Where Can You Serve?

After School Care

Urban Family Outreach [UFO] is a 501-c3 faith-based after-school program with a 3-star rating, offering after-school care for children K-5th grade in the Christian Outreach Center. We pick up children from Christenberry, Spring Hill, and Belle Morris Elementary Schools. UFO is open during school holidays and summer. For more information, contact Nelle Daniel @ 865-523-5895.

Food Pantry

Washington Pike UMC offers a food pantry serving our neighbors in the 37914 and 37917 zip codes. The pantry is open Thursday mornings from 9-11 am.

We need volunteers and donations of food or money. Contact the church office for more info or to arrange a donation.  865-523-0603.

Belle Morris Elementary

Washington Pike UMC partners throughout the year with our neighbor school throughout the year. Each fall we collect funds to buy coats, hats, and gloves for the children. The church also provides other clothing needs throughout the year.

Contact the church office for more info or to volunteer, 865-523-0603.

United Methodist Women

UMW are groups of women that gather for spiritual growth, leadership development, and service through missions.

The Day Circle meets at the church the third Tuesday of each month at 10:45 am with a light meal.

The Night Circle meets the first Monday of each month in homes at 6:00 or 6:30 pm with a dinner.