Corner of N. Main Ave. & 13th St., Newton NC

Quickly Growing

The class quickly grew and a store building was rented to accommodate the participants. As the group continued to grow, a lot was purchased on the corner of Ashe Avenue and West 15th Street. The church building, for what was then known as the First Methodist Episcopal Church, was completed in 1913. By 1916, an addition was completed as the congregation continued to grow. In 1945, the name of the church was changed to honor its generous benefactor, Julius W. Abernethy, Jr.

The Family Life Center

In 2000, plans began for the building of a Christian Life Center, under the leadership of the Rev. Rick Mills. After a dynamic campaign, called “Together We Grow,” the groundbreaking for the new Christian Life Center was held on September 7, 2003. This building includes a combination fellowship hall/recreational facility, a kitchen, nursery, offices for the pastor and secretary, and multi-purpose rooms.

CHURCH HISTORY