The mission of the Church is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.
One person at a time.
Our Basic Beliefs
As United Methodists, we have an obligation to bear a faithful Christian witness to Jesus Christ, the living reality at the center of the Church’s life and witness. To fulfil this obligation, we reflect critically on our biblical and theological inheritance, striving to express faithfully the witness we make in our own time.There are two considerations central to this. The sources from which we derive our theological affirmations and the criteria by which we assess the adequacy of our understanding and witness.
Wesley believed that the living core of the Christian faith was revealed in Scripture, illumined by tradition, vivified in personal experience, and confirmed by reason.
-Archives of the United Methodist Church
Background
We are located in northeast Tennessee about one mile from the North Carolina-Tennessee border on Highway 421 South. Trade is the oldest community in Tennessee. Pioneers established a trading post, from which comes the name Trade, so Native Americans and pioneer settlers could buy and sell their goods.Trade United Methodist Church was established in 1923. In 1964, we moved to the current building. Our congregation numbers 62. Reverend John Crabtree is our pastor, who we share with First United Methodist Church in Mountain City. You may reach the church office in Mountain City at (423) 727-7554. Trade United Methodist Church is a member of the Holston Conference.
Vision
As members of the Christian community, we believe in the Holy Trinity of God the Father, Christ the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Jesus came to earth to preach and teach salvation through Him, take on our sins, die on the cross, and rise from the dead. He waits for you right now to join into the fellowship of Christians.
Visit Us
If you are new to the area or just visiting, we invite you to join us for Worship Services and Sunday School. Worship Services are at 9:30 a.m. Sunday School meets at 10:30 a.m. We celebrate Communion the first Sunday of each month.
