Mountain View United Methodist Church
Taylors SC
29687
Who we are
Welcome to Mountain View United Methodist Church! We are glad that you found us and would love to have you join us in worship.
Our services are on Sunday morning at 10:30. Sunday School starts at 9:30 AM so that you can study God’s Word and then participate in our regular service.
Nursery is provided for infants through 2 years of age, both during Sunday school and the Worship service.
A Children’s Church program is offered during our Worship service for children from 3 years of age through the 5th grade.
Our services are on Sunday morning at 10:30. Sunday School starts at 9:30 AM so that you can study God’s Word and then participate in our regular service.
Nursery is provided for infants through 2 years of age, both during Sunday school and the Worship service.
A Children’s Church program is offered during our Worship service for children from 3 years of age through the 5th grade.
Church Website
Mountain View United Methodist Church on Social Media
Leadership
Leader Name:
Rev. Carole Walters
Leader Position:
Pastor
Phone:
Leader Email:
Click here to contact Rev. Carole Walters
Leader Bio:
Greetings! I am so happy to be the pastor of Mountain View United Methodist Church- ‘Where Love Works!’
I am a Provisional Elder in the South Carolina United Methodist Annual Conference, and am working towards ordination. I earned my Master of Divinity at Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary in Columbia, SC. Most recently I pastored two United Methodist churches in Chester, SC. Prior to church appointment, I spent twenty years working and serving in peace and justice ministries.
At Mountain View we offer many opportunities for discipleship, leadership, outreach, music, and worship- for all ages. We have a forward focus and want everyone to feel included.
Also- Be on the lookout for our next fun family open to the community. You won’t want to miss out!
I am a Provisional Elder in the South Carolina United Methodist Annual Conference, and am working towards ordination. I earned my Master of Divinity at Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary in Columbia, SC. Most recently I pastored two United Methodist churches in Chester, SC. Prior to church appointment, I spent twenty years working and serving in peace and justice ministries.
At Mountain View we offer many opportunities for discipleship, leadership, outreach, music, and worship- for all ages. We have a forward focus and want everyone to feel included.
Also- Be on the lookout for our next fun family open to the community. You won’t want to miss out!
Parking
Parking is available at the front and rear with Handicap spaces clearly marked.
Mountain View United Methodist Church Service Times
Sunday 9:30 am
Sunday School (All Ages - Nursery Provided)
Sunday 10:30 am
Worship (Traditional Service)
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Sunday School (All Ages - Nursery Provided)
Sunday 10:30 am
Worship (Traditional Service)
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Dress Code
Please be comfortable. We are mostly casual.
We like to say “COME AS YOU ARE, LEAVE CHANGED”.
Sunday School / Children and Youth Activities
Under 12s:
Sunday School
Sunday School Classes
Our Sunday School classes meet at Mountain View UMC meet on Sunday mornings from 9:30 to 10:15 AM. The Campus Map and signs will lead you to the class of your choice. Adults would be welcome at any of those classes. Children are supervised under our “Safe Sanctuary” policy and should be attended based upon age or grade levels.
John Wesley Class
This class is mostly senior adults, and uses available literature to study the Bible in a lecture-type presentation.
New Horizons Class
This class is for all adults and uses selected literature to meet their varying interests in today’s world.
Friendship Class
This class is for all adults with a focus upon the Bible.
Youth Class
This class is structured for 6th through 12th grades and beyond. Lessons pull from Bible stories and events that youth can relate to.
Voyagers Class
This class is structured for 3rd through 5th graders. The lessons and crafts are selected to teach the Bible through stories and related crafts.
Explorers Class
This class is structured for Kindergarten through 2nd grade. The lessons are designed to begin the exploration of Bible knowledge with appropriate stories and crafts.
Sunday School Classes
Our Sunday School classes meet at Mountain View UMC meet on Sunday mornings from 9:30 to 10:15 AM. The Campus Map and signs will lead you to the class of your choice. Adults would be welcome at any of those classes. Children are supervised under our “Safe Sanctuary” policy and should be attended based upon age or grade levels.
John Wesley Class
This class is mostly senior adults, and uses available literature to study the Bible in a lecture-type presentation.
New Horizons Class
This class is for all adults and uses selected literature to meet their varying interests in today’s world.
Friendship Class
This class is for all adults with a focus upon the Bible.
Youth Class
This class is structured for 6th through 12th grades and beyond. Lessons pull from Bible stories and events that youth can relate to.
Voyagers Class
This class is structured for 3rd through 5th graders. The lessons and crafts are selected to teach the Bible through stories and related crafts.
Explorers Class
This class is structured for Kindergarten through 2nd grade. The lessons are designed to begin the exploration of Bible knowledge with appropriate stories and crafts.
Special Needs/Accessibility
In addition to designated parking, our rear entrance is ground level allowing access by wheelchair & walker.
Handicap Restroom Facilities are available in our Educational Building.
We do not currently have hearing assist devices for those with hearing difficulties.
Handicap Restroom Facilities are available in our Educational Building.
We do not currently have hearing assist devices for those with hearing difficulties.
Other information
Mountain View United Methodist Church History
The history of Mountain View United Methodist Church
Roots for Mountain View were undoubtedly planted by Bishop Francis Asbury on one of his mission rides throughout northern Greenville County. Betts History of Methodism states that in 1803 Bishop Asbury spent the night with a local family and preached at the "Meeting House" on the following day. The 'Meeting House" was probably located within one half mile of the present Mountain View Church.
In 1892, the people of Mountain View first held services in a school building located between the present church and parsonage. There were twenty four charter members. During the first year, two acres of land were purchased for the price of ninety dollars, and a one-room wooden framed building was erected on the site of the present sanctuary. This building served the church until it was replaced in 1940 by the present brick structure. In 1942, a complete kitchen and fellowship hall were added in a new basement level structure of the church. A church parsonage was built in 1948 by members of the church who donated labor and materials. In 1962, an educational building was added to the existing structure. This building included a pastor's study, Sunday school rooms, a kitchen fellowship area, restrooms, and a choir loft.
The church's centennial was celebrated in 1992. This was a very exciting time for all the members and the community. The cornerstone of the present church was removed and a time capsule which had been placed there in 1940 was opened. Many of the members who had been involved in placing the capsule were there to see it reopened.
As the church grew, additional space was needed for worship, social events, and community outreach. In 2004, a new fellowship building was constructed and dedicated in 2005. This building included four additional Sunday school rooms; dinner seating for two hundred people; a modern, fully equipped kitchen; a stage with a projector and sound system; and larger restrooms.
Mountain View United Methodist Church has been able to extend its message through the ordained ministry of two members: the Reverend Donald S. Raton and the Reverend John Gerald Pickens. Fifty two pastors have served this congregation since its organization in 1892.
Looking back, we can see how God has worked through the years at Mountain View. We are thankful to say that God is still working today through our church ministry. We are truly grateful to the many lay people who have dedicated their service over the years. Without this rich heritage, much of the work would still be undone.
Roots for Mountain View were undoubtedly planted by Bishop Francis Asbury on one of his mission rides throughout northern Greenville County. Betts History of Methodism states that in 1803 Bishop Asbury spent the night with a local family and preached at the "Meeting House" on the following day. The 'Meeting House" was probably located within one half mile of the present Mountain View Church.
In 1892, the people of Mountain View first held services in a school building located between the present church and parsonage. There were twenty four charter members. During the first year, two acres of land were purchased for the price of ninety dollars, and a one-room wooden framed building was erected on the site of the present sanctuary. This building served the church until it was replaced in 1940 by the present brick structure. In 1942, a complete kitchen and fellowship hall were added in a new basement level structure of the church. A church parsonage was built in 1948 by members of the church who donated labor and materials. In 1962, an educational building was added to the existing structure. This building included a pastor's study, Sunday school rooms, a kitchen fellowship area, restrooms, and a choir loft.
As the church grew, additional space was needed for worship, social events, and community outreach. In 2004, a new fellowship building was constructed and dedicated in 2005. This building included four additional Sunday school rooms; dinner seating for two hundred people; a modern, fully equipped kitchen; a stage with a projector and sound system; and larger restrooms.
Mountain View United Methodist Church has been able to extend its message through the ordained ministry of two members: the Reverend Donald S. Raton and the Reverend John Gerald Pickens. Fifty two pastors have served this congregation since its organization in 1892.
Looking back, we can see how God has worked through the years at Mountain View. We are thankful to say that God is still working today through our church ministry. We are truly grateful to the many lay people who have dedicated their service over the years. Without this rich heritage, much of the work would still be undone.
You are...
You are the shade in the heat, You are shelter in the cold, You are eyes to the blind, You are a staff to the pilgrim, You are an island in the sea, You are a stronghold upon land, You are healing to the sick. You are the luck of every joy, You are the light of the sun's beam, You are the door of lordly welcome, You are the pole star of guidance, You are the step of the roe of the height, You are the step of the white-faced mare, You are the grace of the swimming swan, You are the jewel in each mystery.
Mountain View United Methodist Church listing was last updated on the 21st of February, 2019
