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Visitor’s FAQ
Where is Central UMC located?
Where can I park?
How do I enter the sanctuary?
Where are the restrooms located?
What time are the services?
What are the services like?
How can I contact Central UMC?
Where can I find out more about the United Methodist Church’s beliefs?
Where is Central UMC located?
Central United Methodist Church is located at 34-44 Church Street in Canton, NC.
From I-40, exit 31: Take Hwy 215 South (Champion Drive) toward Canton for .8mi. Turn Right at the 3rd stoplight on Bridge Street for .2mi. Turn left on Hwy 19-23. Central is on the right.
From I-40, exit 33. Take Newfound Rd, South toward Canton. At the 2nd stoplight, turn Left on Bridge Street. Turn left at the stoplight on Hwy 19-23. Central in on the right.
From Asheville or Waynesville on 19-23, go into Canton. Central is on the Asheville side of Canton right on Hwy 19-23.
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Where can I park?
CUMC has three parking areas.
The lower parking lot allows access to the first floor of the educational building and sanctuary without climbing any stairs. Access this lot from Hampton Heights Street on the east side of the building. This lot is primarily for those who have trouble climbing stairs.
The upper parking lot is behind the street side of the church. Access this lot by taking Hampton Heights and turning right on Oakland Circle. The upper parking lot allows access to the second floor of the educational building without the need for stairs. The sanctuary can be accessed by taking the stairs to the lower level.
The street level parking lot is shared by the church and the Lamp Factory. It is directly across Hwy 19-23 from the church. Access to the sanctuary is across the street and up the steps.
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How do I enter the sanctuary?
From the lower parking lot, either take the sidewalk in front of the church or enter the education building, go down the hallway, turn right, go back outside the door and enter the sanctuary. Passing through the education building is the only way to access the sanctuary without climbing any stairs.
From the upper parking lot (behind the church), take the steps down the the concrete sidewalk. Pass through the rhododendron bushes to the breezeway and enter the sanctuary on the left.
From the street (Hwy 19-23 / Lamp Factory) parking lot, cross the street, go up the steps to the breezeway, and enter the sanctuary to the right.
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Where are the restrooms located?
New, large restrooms are located on the second floor of the education building.
Small restrooms are located on the first floor of the education building.
A unisex restroom is located in the Narthex of the sactruary.
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What time are the services?
Early Contemparary Service - Sundays 8:45am
Sunday School - Sundays 9:45am
Traditional Service - Sundays 10:55
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What are the services like?
Traditional services follow a typical structured format. Our organist provides the accompanyment for the chancel choir anthems and congregational hymns. Our preacher, David, is a wonderful and entertaining speaker who loves to talk about the love of Christ. Our Minister of Decipleship / Youth Director provides insightful children’s sermons. The chancel choir provides an anthem. Throughout the year, our youth and children sing, our handbell choir performs, soloist treat us with special music, and guest musicians accent the service with their tallents.
The contemporary service is relaxed and interactive. Led by the Praise Choir, the congregation has the opportunity to participate in music by singing the words displayed on the projector screen. Our preacher David delivers the sermon, and the service concludes with more singing. It’s a “come as you are” atmosphere for all ages.
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How can I contact Central UMC?
Contact Central UMC by:
Phone: 828-648-7270
E-mail: openheartmind@bellsouth.net
Mail: 34-44 Church Street, Canton, NC 28716
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Where can I find out more about the United Methodist Church’s beliefs?
Central United Methodist Church exists to make known the love of Christ to all. Information about the history and beliefs of The United Methodist Church can be found by going to the official site of the United Methodist Church.
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