Lorena Methodist Church

Lorena Methodist Church Lorena Methodist Church welcomes all to this friendly town and to this Church, founded in 1881. Cedar Bridge Church burned and was abandoned in 1881. J. Hudson.

In 1865, Lorena was a preaching point on a circuit of churches that extended southward to Cameron. The Cedar Bridge Church and schoolhouse, located between Lorena and Bruceville on South Cow Bayou, was one of the earliest in the area and had fourteen members. Records show that Lorena Methodists attended this church in 1868. At this time, the Methodists worshipped in a number of places, including a

log cabin located near the entrance to the Elizabeth Estes residence. Later, until their own church was built, they worshipped with the Baptists at times, and on occasions, the two traditions held joint revivals. Land for the now existing Lorena Methodist Church was acquired in 1881 from Daniel Aerl for one hundred dollars. Plans for the new church were supplied by H. The architecture resembled that of a church he had attended in England as a young boy. The new building was erected in 1886 consisting of the present sanctuary, vestibule, and steeple. Membership was forty in 1884 and the offering was less than a dollar. In 1916, two rooms on the south and a choir loft were added with seating facing that same direction. In 1943, the seating arrangement was revised and once again the pews faced the east. The education unit was built in 1922, and in 1950 was joined with the church in one harmonious structure. In 1950, the members of Spring Valley Church and of Stanford’s Chapel disbanded and joined the Lorena Methodist Church to continue the unbroken line of faith. The Evangelical United Brethren Church and the Methodist Church merged throughout the United States in 1968 to form the present United Methodist Church, hence our church then became the Lorena United Methodist Church. In April of 1977, a Texas Historical Marker was dedicated at the church. The plaque was presented “To be dedicated to the glory of God and to the honor and memory of those who pioneered and developed, not only the soil of the country, but also its spiritual and cultural atmosphere.”

Through the endowment of Denton Stanford, in 1990, surrounding property for future expansion was purchased. At the same time, the sanctuary was completely renovated with the acquisition of a new organ, sound system, and lighting, while retaining the atmosphere of the original rural church. Additionally, the Stanford endowment has sponsored many special programs, scholarships, and ministries. In 2002, the church held a special Church Conference to select a Building Committee to initiate and begin the work on a Family Life Center across the street. In 2022, the church disafilliated from the United Methodist Church to be part of the new Global Methodist Church. The story is far from complete — it goes on, as it is daily being weaved into history through each worship service and ministry dedicated to the Lord’s work.

Lorena Methodist Church Worship Service - Sunday, August 30, 2026 - the 14th Sunday after PentecostGuest Speaker Chris B...
08/30/2026

Lorena Methodist Church Worship Service - Sunday, August 30, 2026 - the 14th Sunday after Pentecost
Guest Speaker Chris Becker

Lorena Methodist Church Worship Service - August 30, 2026The 14th ...

Just a reminder for the Single Service & Potluck this Sunday! If you would like to bring a dessert, side or main course,...
08/27/2026

Just a reminder for the Single Service & Potluck this Sunday! If you would like to bring a dessert, side or main course, contact Kaye Swain at 254-749-4145 for more info. And Birthday Blessings to Jaxon, Melonie, Donna and Sherly!

🫟 MESSY OLYMPICS 🫟Tonight, Awaken Youth celebrated the new school year with some messy fun! We played Elephant Bowling, ...
08/17/2026

🫟 MESSY OLYMPICS 🫟

Tonight, Awaken Youth celebrated the new school year with some messy fun!

We played Elephant Bowling, Egg Toss, Cheeto Toss, Messy Twister, Bear Hunt, and had lots of fun together!

We are looking forward to a year of *less messy* fun and fellowship as a group!

Don’t worry, Curtis, we cleaned up after ourselves!! 😂

A HUGE THANK YOU to Liz & Marilyn for helping with this chaos!

It was a wonderful and emotional Sunday as we blessed our teachers and students before they start the new school year! T...
08/09/2026

It was a wonderful and emotional Sunday as we blessed our teachers and students before they start the new school year! Then after communion for 130 of us (!) we baptized Olivia, Lynlee and Sadie! Then it was time for the potluck farewell luncheon, which was amazing and delicious! Thank you to everyone who brought a dish!!
Congratulations to Pastor Chris as he begins his new journey!!! We’ll miss you!!!

YOUTH: Messy Olympics will be POSTPONED ONE WEEK to August 16th from 5:30-7:30 due to conflicts! THIS SUNDAY (Aug. 9): M...
08/07/2026

YOUTH:
Messy Olympics will be POSTPONED ONE WEEK to August 16th from 5:30-7:30 due to conflicts!

THIS SUNDAY (Aug. 9):
Maddie will be at the LHS Prayer Walk from 5-6 and she would love to see all the youth there! Immediately following, we will have Sunday Night Youth from 6:15-7:15!

08/06/2026

🚨 SAVE THE DATE! 🚨

The 2027 MidTexas Annual Awakening is coming!

📅 February 25–27, 2027
📍 First Methodist Waco

Mark your calendar now and begin praying for what God has in store. We believe this will be a powerful time of worship, encouragement, and spiritual renewal for our churches and our conference.

More details are coming soon... but for now—save the date!

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205 S Bordon Street
Lorena, TX
76655

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 2pm
Tuesday 9am - 2pm
Wednesday 9am - 2pm
Thursday 9am - 2pm
Sunday 8am - 12pm

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+12548574283

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