 Welcome!
Thank you for visiting our site. On behalf of everyone at
Irwinton Toomsboro United Methodist, we want you to know that we are committed to meeting the
needs of people, wherever they are in life. People matter to God and
they matter to us.
We are a local multi-campus church that opens hearts, opens doors, and opens minds through active engagement with our world. We are doers. Committed to social justice,ending hunger, eradicating diseases of poverty, and being the healing faith community as God calls us to be. We accept you for who your are, and guide others searching for deeper meaning. We respect other religions and welcome diverse opinions. We offer many ways to experience church so you can find a journey you can call your own. We aren't striving to be all the same, but we are striving to work together to make a significant difference in Wilkinson County and the world through the love and power of Jesus Christ.
We are dedicated to become a faith community so filled with the love of Christ that all members will actively share the Gospel with others in such a winsome and magnetic spirit that they, too, will make a personal commitment to Christ, join the fellowship of Christ’s Church, and become active, growing disciples.
God is doing some very exciting things in the hearts and lives of
the people who call this their church home. So, come discover why
you and your family will look forward to each and every Sunday at
Irwinton Toomsboro UMC. Who knows...it could change your life!
Pastor Gail Smith
 Hello, my name is Gail Smith. Pastor Gail, to all my friends and neighbors here in Wilkinson County.
I am married to my husband of 46 years Bobby Smith. The Smith brood consists of three grown daughters, Michelle, Kimberly, and Kristin. We have 7 grandchildren, Tobi, Grant, Max, Ella, Noah, Abby and Eliza, and two sons in law, Daniel & Mike. We count it all joy to be the Pastorate family for the past 3 ½ years. Everyone has been so welcoming. Being here has made our first taste into ministry a smooth adjustment to new people and new places. I still get confused how Milledgeville can be north, when I’m going down the road. I’m just happy I know which road leads to Kroger and Walmart!
I am a retired Postmaster and Bobby retired from the mobile home industry. I tell everyone, I retired after 29 years and that first year I got the yard looking good, every closet cleaned out, and figured out it was either go with God where ever he wanted to go, or go to jail after being in Bobby’s company every day for a year! I love my husband, and we love to laugh with each other and with friends, so I chose to follow God’s lead to Irwinton/Toomsboro/Salem UMC.
We have both been long time faithful members of Tazewell United Methodist Church in Marion County, Georgia. If you’ve never heard of Tazewell, the nearest city is Buena Vista which is about 45 miles from Columbus and Ft. Benning.
I look forward to meeting you at our assorted services and/or group meetings and I anticipate hearing all the great “Jesus stories” you are willing to share. Come let us grow in the love of God together as we journey upward and inward in faith.
Your sister in Christ,
Pastor Gail Smith
Irwinton/Toomsboro/Salem Charge UMC
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At Irwinton Toomsboro Salem UMC has many activities help you connect with other
Christians and grow in your relationship with Jesus. For a complete listing of our all activities please visit our Events Calendar.
1st and 3rd Sundays at our Irwinton Campus
2nd and 4th Sundays at our Toomsboro Campus
10:00am Sunday School
Join one of our classes to learn more about how God works in our lives.
11:00am Worship Service
Our anchor worship experience is the Sunday service. There, we
meet together to worship God and learn more about Him. There's
great music, talks on relevant issues that can be
easily applied to your life, and the joy and excitement of being
in God’s Presence with a loving congregration. We hope you will experience it for yourself
this Sunday.
2nd and 4th Sundays at our Salem Campus
3:00pm Worship Service
Join us at Salem for traditional experience of worshiping of a truly country church where you can feel the presence of Jesus. Salem is one of the oldest churches in Wilkinson County and it is a truly blessed experience worshiping God here. Make sure you visit the historic Salem Cementary and the Old Church Spring for a sip of great water.
Bible Studies thru the Week
Join us one of our many Bible Studies we hold each week. These are on various days and times so that you might find the perfect study group for you.
- Exercise class Toomsboro Campus Monday's at 11am followed by Bible Study
- Tuesday's at 6 am Irwinton Campus
- Men's Bible Study Wednesday's at 6pm Irwinton Campus
- Ladies Bible Study Thursday's at 11am Irwinton Campus
- Quilting on Saturdays 9:30 - 11am Irwinton Campus
- 1st Saturday of month is Clothing and Food Bank 9am-11am Irwinton Campus
One of the most frequently asked questions relating
to the topic of church membership is, “Why should I become a Member?
Can’t I just go to church and participate in all the activities
without having to make a commitment?”
The last word in that quote is the first reason to join the church —
COMMITMENT.
We ask you to commit to membership for 4 reasons:
1. A Biblical Reason: Christ is committed to the church.
“ …Christ loved the church and gave Himself up for her.” Ephesians
5:25
2. A Cultural Reason: It is an
antidote to a lack of commitment in our society.
We live in an age where very few want to be committed to
anything…job…marriage… church. This attitude has produced a
“consumer religion.” Becoming a member, on the other hand, is an
unselfish decision. Commitment like this builds character.
3. A Practical Reason: It defines who
can be counted on. Every team must have a roster. Every army has
an enlistment. Membership says you can count on me.
4. A Personal Reason: It produces
spiritual growth. The New Testament places a major emphasis on the
need for Christians to be accountable to each other for spiritual
growth. You cannot be accountable when you’re not committed to any
specific church family. Membership is a door of opportunity. A
door that leads to greater growth, identity and fulfillment.
We invite you find out more
about us, why we do what we do, our beliefs, our vision and what is
expected of members by attending one of our services or Bible Studies or by contacting us for additional information.
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