About Us
The Princeton United Methodist Church began as a mission church of the Watkinsville Methodist Church in 1835. In 1833, a meeting house was constructed on the west side of the Oconee River. In 1961, our present educational building was built on property adjoining the old church and the cemetery. In 1979, the present sanctuary was constructed and within a few years was debt free. Our mission statement proclaims that the "Princeton United Methodist Church strives to present Jesus Christ to our expanding community by building on the Methodist traditions of Biblical study, social awareness, welcoming fellowship and personal involvement of all our members." This mission statement is fulfilled through the various missions and ministries to our community and the encouragement of spiritual growth within our congregation.
Our Ministries
Educational ministries reach children and adults alike.
-Sunday school classes for all ages
-Short term studies for adult groups
-Disciple Bible study, a long term study
-College and careers fellowship that meets on Sunday mornings
Children's and youth ministry activities are a big part of Princeton's
ministry.
-A nursery provided for babies and toddlers for worship and special events
-Children's sermon during worship
-Children's Church
-Friendship club
-United Methodist Youth Fellowship
-Special trips and fellowship times for children and youth
-Scouting programs
-A fenced playground area for your child's enjoyment
Our Missions
Missions vary from service overseas to service within our local community.
Overseas missions focus upon:
-Gordon & Teca Greathouse, United Methodist missionaries in Brazil
-church volunteer mission teams
-United Methodist Committee on Relief Support
-Board of Global Missions. Support for missions around the world
Community missions focus upon:
-Our Daily Bread
-Athens Area Food Bank
-The Ark
-The Homeless Shelter of Athens
-Athens Nursing Clinic
-Project Safe
-The Interfaith Hospitality Network
-Several north Georgia annual conferences