Our Community of Faith gathers each Sunday at 8:45, 10:55, and 11 a.m. at 471 New Market Blvd. and at 11:00 a.m. at Blackburn’s Chapel in Todd to declare the “Glory of God” and to proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ. Both the sermon and the music are related to the Biblical message of the day.
We feel our service is a joyous experience for persons of all ages and invite you to worship with us each Sunday. A children’s sermon is offered in the sanctuary, as well as Children’s Church for ages 4 - grade 2. Nursery and childcare is also available for children up to 5 years of age.
Our services vary in style and format. View Worship to find a format that you prefer.
Communion is celebrated on days of special significance in the church calendar and is observed on a regular basis. Everyone who professes Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, regardless of denominational affiliation is invited to receive Holy Communion.
Our 8:45 a.m. service is taped and broadcast at 11 a.m. on MTN cable television channel 18. Our 11 a.m. service in Boone is broadcast each Sunday on WATA AM Radio 1450. Back to top
The Children’s Ministry Team at Boone UMC believes in providing children with the formation for their faith and belief in God. To that purpose, we offer a varied program for those children God has entrusted in our care.
“Jesus called the children to him and said, “Let the children come to me and do not stop them, because the Kingdom of God belongs to such as these.” Luke 18:16
Preschool At Boone United Methodist Preschool, we offer a Christian atmosphere where the whole child can grow and learn. Our teaching ministry is intended to supplement your love for the child God has given you. Our hours of operation are 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., Monday - Friday, September - May. (Summer session is also available.) For more information, contact Kathy Hardin at (828) 264-6092.
Our morning program is consistent with the highest quality of early childhood education, all within the guidance of the church. Developmentally-appropriate practices are stressed to enable each child to succeed. We follow Developmentally Appropriate Practices (DAP) as outlined by the National Assocation of Early Childhood Education (NAEYC).
We believe in a hands-on learning approach where children are encouraged to experiment, observe, question and discover for themselves. Above all, the Christian values of kindness, love and caring are an integral part of the curriculum.
Church School Our church school classes, which are divided by age and grade, provide a meaningful and joyous experience to share God’s love and teach young boys and girls the stories of our faith. Through these stories, children can come to know God as a friend, and Jesus as their Savior.
Our Sunday morning Church School is now using Group’s Active Learning curriculum, which encourages children to investigate themes through activities that lead them to discover Bible truths for themselves and learn how to apply them to their lives. Back to top
Our youth group is a dynamic, exciting, and growing group of youth in grades 7 - 12. We invite and encourage anyone to come be a part of this amazing group of young people. It is not necessary to come from a “United Methodist” background, or even a church background. We hope to show and share Christ in a way that is appealing and exciting! We exist – above all else – to seek, praise and enjoy the Lord in such a way as to invite others to join us in spreading the love of Christ as we seek to grow and mature in our faith.
We offer many Fellowship Opportunities, Senior and Junior Bible Studies, Youth Praise Team, Mission Trips such as Carolina Cross Connection, Youth Rallies such as DCLA, and Church League Basketball. Visit Youth Ministries for more detailed information.
For a bigger picture of who we are, please visit our youth site at www.booneyouth.org Back to top
The adults of our church are encouraged to develop their understanding of the Bible and practice the spiritual disciplines of the faith. By developing adults of faith, entire families and our community are affected. For this reason, we offer a variety of programs for adults that encourage spiritual growth, authentic discipleship and a deeper relationship with God.
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Weekday Bible study offerings change annually and usually follow the academic calendar. They vary in style, preparation time, length, content, and instructor. Please call the church office at 828.264.6090 for the current studies. Back to top
Our homebound members, and those in the hospital and nursing home are dear to us. We provide a ministry of caring through visits by our pastors, and through other volunteers, “Lay Ministers”, who are called and trained for this ministry.
Hospitals can be unfamiliar and frightening places. A visit by a church friend is often welcome and wanted. Through this ministry of care, trained volunteers are prepared to share in this time when so much of life seems “out of control”. Back to top
The Ministry of Music exists to convey the love of Christ to others through music and the arts. It is an integral part of the total ministry and mission of the church, which strives to lead the congregation to worship God in "Spirit and in truth." All parishioners - both young and old, professional musicians and beginners - are encouraged to take part in this ministry. For more information on any of the ensembles listed, please contact Ronnie Wise, Director of Woship and the Arts at (828) 264-6090.
Children and Youth
Cherub Choir Rehearsals: Tuesdays from 3:15 - 4:00 p.m., Sept. - May, in room 115. The choir is for children in first and second grade. The choir receives valuable training in rhythm and matching pitch, and participates in worship several times each year. The choir is directed by Mary Greene.
Methodist-Presbyterian Children's Choir Rehearsals: Tuesdays from 3:15 - 4:15 p.m., Aug - May, in the Chapel. The MPC Choir is composed of children in third - seventh grade. Members of this choir receive training in matching pitch and learn the fundamentals of being part of a choral ensemble. The choir sings 4 times each year at Boone UMC and First Presbyterian. The choir is directed by Dottie Sykes.
Chime Choir Rehearsals: Tuesdays from 4:30 - 5:15 p.m., Sept. - May, in room 115. Chime Choir is for children in third - sixth grade. It provides children with an introduction to hand chime instruments. Basic rhythm, music theory, and coordination are stressed. Ringers are taught how to read music and basic music symbols. The group participates in worship four times each year. The choir is directed by Ronnie Wise.
Adults
Chancel Choir Rehearsals: Tuesdays from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m., Sept. - May, in room 115. The Boone UMC Chancel Choir sings regularly for both Sunday morning worship services. The choral selections of the choir range from classical to contemporary. In addition to services, the choir performs two concerts each year with orchestra, a Pops Concert each Fall, and a Valentine’s Dinner each February. The choir accepts new members September through May, or you may sing in the Summer Choir which meets June through August on Sunday mornings at 8:20 and 10:40. No audition is required to sing in the choir. The choir is under the direction of Ronnie Wise.
Worship Team Rehearsals: Thursdays from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m., in room 115, and Sundays from 7:30 – 8:15 a.m. in the Sanctuary. The Worship Team is the primary musical leadership for the 8:45 a.m. blended service. The team is for anyone who plays keyboard, drums, percussion instruments, guitar or vocals. Contact Mary Greene at 262-5995 for an audition.
The Nexsen Handbell Ringers Rehearsals: Wednesdays from 5:10 – 6:10 p.m., in room 115. This auditioned handbell ensemble accepts ringers anytime a position opens in the group. They ring during the worship services four times each year and take a week-long tour each Summer. The group rings two concerts each year at Boone UMC and a concert at Christmas with the Watauga Community Band. The ensemble in directed by Ronnie Wise.
Handbell Quintet Rehearsals: Wednesdays from 12:30 – 1:15 p.m., in room 115. This auditioned group of five ringers from the Nexsen Handbell Ringers, rings regularly at concerts by the Nexsen Ringers. They ring several times each year during the worship services. The ensemble is directed by Ronnie Wise.
Chamber Orchestra Rehearsals: 10:00 – 10:45 a.m. (on performance Sunday), in the Sanctuary. The Chamber Orchestra plays once each month and accompanies the hymns at the 11:00 a.m. service. The orchestra is open to anyone who plays an orchestral instrument at a high school proficiency level. The orchestra is directed by Ronnie Wise.
Organ Concert Series The Boone United Methodist Church Sanctuary Organ leads hundreds of people in praise to Almighty God on a weekly basis. The organ is broadcast on television and radio each Sunday morning; making it the most visible pipe organ in this part of Western North Carolina. The organ builder is Schantz and the organ contains 37-ranks of pipes. Admission to all concerts is free. Ralph Tilden - Sunday, July 1st at 4:00 p.m. Susan Landale - Sunday, August 5th at 4:00 p.m. John Mitchener - Sunday, September 30th at 4:00 p.m. Ronald D. Wise - Sunday, October 28th at 4:00 p.m. Three Fridays in Advent….Organ Recital Series Each concert begins at 12:15 p.m., and last for 30 minutes. Jonathan Poe - Friday, December 7th Joby Bell - Friday, December 14th Faye Ayers - Friday, December 21st
Other Concerts and Events Choral Evensong – sung by the Lenoir-Rhyne Youth Chorus - Sunday, July 22nd at 4:00 p.m. Sixth Annual Chancel Choir Pops Concert - Featuring “Oklahoma” by Rodgers & Hammerstein - Sunday, October 14th at 4:00 p.m. J. S. Bach’s “Christmas Oratorio” With soloists and full orchestra - Sunday, December 2nd at 8:45 and 11:00 a.m.
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Praise Band The praise band leads the congregation in worship at the 8:45 a.m. service. No audition is required, however, a high school proficiency level is needed. All instruments are welcome. For a rehearsal schedule contact Mary Greene at 262-5995.
Chamber Orchestra Rehearsals: First Sunday of each month from 7:30-8:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary. The chamber orchestra consists of any orchestral instrument. They accompany the chancel choir on the first Sunday of each month from September – May. A high school proficiency level is required to play. The group is directed by Ronnie Wise.Back to top
We offer many different styles of worship on Sunday mornings and Thursday evenings. You may also worship at Blackburn's Chapel in Todd on Sunday mornings.
Boone UMC embraces local and international missions. We help provide food, clothing, build churches, and hold Bible studies.
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