The North Athens Methodist Church had it beginnings in the summer of 1888 when Mrs. Ruth Sharp taught a Sunday school class in her home.
The first church was built in 1905-06 and was called the North Athens Methodist Episcopal Church. In 1942 the name of the church was changed to Allen Memorial Methodist Church in honor of Mr. John Allen, who was a generous supporter of the church.
In 1951, the church relocated to the present location.
In 1968 the Methodist Church merged with the Evangelical United Brethren Church forming the United Methodist Church.
The new sanctuary was completed in 1988 when the Reverend Ogle Wattenbarger was pastor.
- The Reverend Stephen Yeaney is currently leading the congregation of Allen Memorial UMC.
- The church is very active in the local community.
- Our Nurture Team makes visits to our shut-in population on a monthly basis. Visits are made to the nursing homes, assisted living facilities and in the homes of those members who are unable to attend church at the present time.
- The Women of Faith are very active. They support many charities, both local, national and international.
- The Men’s Group meets monthly for breakfast and spiritual enrichment. They do projects to help people in the community who are in need.
- The Youth are very active along with the youth of Trinity UMC. They just returned from a mission trip where they were able to help several families in need.
- The church supports Love Thy Neighbor Project not only financially but also by making our facility available as needed for food distribution to the needy of our community.
- The Bereavement Team provides meals for families who are grieving the loss of a loved one.