Memorial United Methodist Church

"Beautiful Easter service. Very nice and welcoming!"

"Methodism first came to Amelia Island in 1822 when the South Carolina Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church appointed the Reverend Elijah Sinclair as the first minister to East Florida. Sinclair arrived within months of Florida being ceded to the United States by Spain in 1821 and was welcomed by Protestant Scotch and English settlers who opened their homes to him for services. The congregation continued to worship in homes and the Pioneer Hotel after the town was relocated in the 1850s from Old Town, about a mile north of the present site of Fernandina Beach. In the mid-1800s a wood frame church was built on the northwest corner of Broome and Sixth Streets. The old church was torn down after it was replaced by the building on Centre Street. Construction of the brick Classical Revival style building began in 1926 on property donated by E.W. Bailey and John W. Simmons. The sanctuary was complete by 1930 and the first services were held on the second Sunday in February. Fund raising to complete work on the church was difficult during the Great Depression of the 1930s, and the three-story classroom section at the rear of the building was still unfinished when Bishop Paul Kern dedicated the church in 1940. The work was finally completed in 1951. It is the oldest United Methodist congregation in the Florida conference."

"A church that meets the needs of members and visitors through their numerous activities allowing one to grow in their service to God and community. Dynamic pastors, a great musical program, numerous study groups and a welcoming and warm congregation. Three services are offered a 8:00a.m., 9:30a.m. and 11:00 a.m. come and feel the amazing love of God at work."

"My husband and I attend Memorial every Sunday we’re in Fernandina. We have a place here and look forward to attending especially since Pastor Charlie came. The congregation is very welcoming, the donuts are great! but the music and message are always so inspirational. John and Linda Green"

"Welcoming to ALL and striving to love like Jesus, Memorial offers three distinct Sunday worship services (with the same message) each Sunday. People connect with God in different ways so there are worship options with traditional hymns with a choir and organ to contemporary music with a band. You'll find something for all ages and kids are always welcome in worship. Worship opportunities, and this congregation, are uniquely intergenerational! A warm, sincere congregation with experienced and accessible leaders. More than just a church, Memorial is a community offering so many opportunities to serve, learn, and grow together! You leave feeling more hopeful and connected to God, and eachother, every Sunday."