Centenary United Methodist Church

We had a wonderfully relaxing day touring through New Bern. Among the many historic buildings was this beautiful church. New Bern has been host to a Methodist gathering since 1772 when John Wesley sent Reverend Joseph Pilmore to the colonies. He preached to Methodists in New Bern on December 25, 1772. This date marks the founding of Centenary United Methodist Church. The present sanctuary was completed in 1904, but an early morning fire in September 1936 resulted in extensive damage throughout. Repairs were made over time and in 1966, the Sanctuary was renovated as it appears now.