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Join us on Sunday mornings @ 11:00am
 
We are thrilled to have Rev. Daryl Donnell, MDIV as our Pastor here at Memorial United Methodist Church, who embodies grace, wisdom and compassion. He guides our church community with unwavering faith by inspiring us to walk the path of kindness, love and understanding. We extend a heartfelt invitation to you and your loved ones to join us for a blessed time of worship every Sunday morning at 11 AM. Or, watch the live service on Facebook.
Click to follow our worship online @ Rev. Donnell Inspirational Sensation.
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Black History Month 2026Dear Church Family and Friends,
This February, we observe Black History Month as a sacred time of remembrance, reflection, and thanksgiving for the enduring contributions of Black Methodists whose faith, leadership, and perseverance have shaped the church, our communities, and nation.
As United Methodists, we affirm that “all persons are individuals of sacred worth, created in the image of God” (Genesis 1:27). We honor the legacy of countless Black Methodist pastors, lay servants, and believers who trusted in God’s grace and worked faithfully for justice, even in the midst of hardship. Their witness reflects the call of Scripture: “Faith by itself, if it has no works, is dead” (James 2:17).
 
Guided by our Wesleyan heritage, we are reminded that personal faith is lived out through acts of mercy and justice. Scripture teaches us that “there is no longer Jew or Greek…for all of you are one in Christ Jesus” (Galatians 3:38). We celebrate Black history as an essential part of God’s story and the ongoing work of the church.
 
May this month encourage us to grow as disciples of Jesus Christ, to listen and learn with humility, and to continue God’s work of healing and reconciliation. As we seek to live out our mission statement at Memorial United Methodist Church “to be a church that helps all people see and experience the Living God through Christ by extending God’s love, growing relationships, and looking up to God,” may we walk faithfully in the way of Christ, striving to “do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with our God” (Micah 6:8).
 
In Faith,
Memorial United Methodist Church
High Point, NC
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They sat down at the counter like they belonged there – because they did.
 
On a cold February afternoon in 1960, four college freshmen walked into a Woolworth’s in Greensboro, North Carolina. The store smelled like coffee and floor polish. They bought toothpaste and notebooks, smiled politely, and then took seats at the long lunch counter. When the waitress came, they ordered coffee.
 
She didn’t serve them.The sign was clear, though no one said it out loud: Whites only.

So the four young men stayed. They sat straight-backed, hands folded, textbooks open, hearts pounding. People stared. Some whispered. Some laughed. Others glared like the boys had broken something sacred.
 

Hours passed. No coffee came. No sandwiches. But neither did the boys leave.

The next day, more students joined them. Then more. Black students. White students. Men and women in their Sunday best, sitting quietly while insults flew and tempers rose. They trained themselves not to shout back, not to flinch, not to move. Their stillness became a kind of thunder.

Weeks later, the counter finally served everyone.

It wasn’t just about lunch. It was about claiming space. About saying, with bodies instead of words, We are here. We will not disappear.

And in that small Greensboro store, history leaned forward—because four young people refused to stand up.
 
Helene ResponseRead about the Helene Disaster Response and the UMC
A story about an amazing  WNCC Pastor: Rev. Dr. Elmer P. Gibson
Mark Your Calendar for: the WNCC AC
June 19-22, 2025
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Congratulations, Rev. Donnell for completing the requirements to become  Provisional Elder

Happy Birthday Celebration! 
 
The “Certificate Program in Church Treasury” was awarded to Tina Evans for Best Practices in Church Finances.
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Praising God yet again for new members! And, they’re youth! Welcome Somiyah, Kaeleb and Kae’veon to the Memorial United Methodist Church Family

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Rev Donnell and children

Reflecting on a wonderful holiday season with the Pastor, filled with joy, laughter and cherished memories

Rejoicing in Return: Rev Donnell shakes hands with Carlos as he renews his faith and reunites with the church, bringing joy and fellowship to us all!   

Rev Donnell with Rev Andrew Brown

Rev Donnell with retired UMC Elder Dr. Andrew Brown, one of the last remaining pastors in our area who was part of the Central Jurisdiction of The Methodist Church.

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Lighthouse Congregations are part of the United Methodist churches’ collective movement in the Western North Carolina Conference. Click here to learn the latest developments.

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Celebrate Bennett College
A Celebration Kickoff of the Sesquicentennial Anniversary of Bennett College
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“Your Pastor’s Feet”
An Unexpected Friendship …
An unexpected friendship
WNCC Misconduct Policy
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