St. Paul UMC, Fountain City

St. Paul UMC, Fountain City Open hearts. Open minds. Open doors. We are a United Methodist congregation in the heart of the Fountain City neighborhood. All are welcome!

Weekly Worship Sundays at 10:45am

Join us this morning or this week! Service is live at 10:45 am
08/02/2026

Join us this morning or this week! Service is live at 10:45 am

We will break bread twice this Sunday, Aug 1. First at Holy Communion and then at a potluck immediately following worshi...
08/01/2026

We will break bread twice this Sunday, Aug 1. First at Holy Communion and then at a potluck immediately following worship to welcome our new pastor. You are welcome at both tables!

Join us this morning. Sermon is “On the Road-In Deep Water”. Link in the comments.
07/26/2026

Join us this morning. Sermon is “On the Road-In Deep Water”.

Link in the comments.

Join us this morning!
07/19/2026

Join us this morning!

Join us for worship in person or online at 10:45am each Sunday! You will experience a traditional service with a warm an...
07/19/2026

Join us for worship in person or online at 10:45am each Sunday! You will experience a traditional service with a warm and welcoming congregation.

Join us this morning or any time this week!
07/12/2026

Join us this morning or any time this week!

Diana Brown Taylor
07/05/2026

Diana Brown Taylor

Join us this morning as we welcome our new pastor!
07/05/2026

Join us this morning as we welcome our new pastor!

Dear Holston Conference Family,Today, we join communities across our nation in observing Juneteenth, a day that commemor...
06/19/2026

Dear Holston Conference Family,

Today, we join communities across our nation in observing Juneteenth, a day that commemorates the announcement of freedom to enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, on June 19, 1865, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation had been issued.

Juneteenth is both a celebration and a remembrance. It is a celebration of freedom, resilience, faith, and hope. It is also a reminder of the painful history of slavery and racism that has shaped our nation and continues to impact our communities today.

As followers of Jesus Christ, we are called to remember our history honestly while embracing God’s vision for a more just and compassionate world. Scripture reminds us that every person is created in the image of God and that in Christ, we are called to be one body, united in love and mutual respect.

Throughout the history of the Church, people of faith have played important roles in both confronting injustice and advancing freedom. We give thanks for those whose courage, perseverance, and witness helped bring about change, often at great personal cost. We also recognize that the work of reconciliation, understanding, and justice remains an ongoing calling for all who seek to follow Christ.

On this Juneteenth, I invite us to pause and give thanks for the gift of freedom. Let us celebrate the rich contributions of Black Americans whose faith, leadership, and service have strengthened both our nation and the Church. Let us also recommit ourselves to listening, learning, and growing together as disciples of Jesus Christ.

As the Holston Conference seeks to love boldly together, may this day inspire us to build communities marked by grace, understanding, and genuine belonging. May we continue the work of becoming a people who reflect God’s love more fully, honor the dignity of every person, and bear faithful witness to the hope of Christ in our world.

May God grant us wisdom, courage, and grace as we journey together.

As always, it is a joy to serve as your bishop.

Blessings,
Debra Wallace-Padgett
Resident Bishop
Holston and West Virginia Conferences


Holston Communications
217 S Rankin Rd, Alcoa, TN 37701
865-690-4080

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4014 Garden Drive
Knoxville, TN
37918

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 1pm
Wednesday 10am - 1pm
Thursday 10am - 1pm
Sunday 9am - 1pm

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+18656872952

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