About Keithville UMC

Weekly Schedule

  • Sunday Worship @ 9:30 am
  • Sunday School @ 10:30 am
  • Wednesday Bible Study @ 6 pm
  • Choir Practice, Wednesdays @ 7:30 pm

Mission & Vision

Keithville United Methodist Church enjoys many blessings and invites anyone seeking to love God and others to join this church in fellowship, service and worship in a Christlike atmosphere. The goals of KUMC are to:

  • Be intentional in inviting people to come experience God through worship at our church.
  • Increase service to our neighbors and the community at large.
  • Dedicate ourselves to learn and live as Christ would have us to.

History & Traditions

exterior of churchWith a rich history spanning more than a century, Keithville United Methodist Church has continually embraced the surrounding community by providing a safe and welcoming place to worship and fellowship. Generations of members and their families have discovered a true sanctuary at Keithville UMC, where they grow and learn as followers of Christ.

Church Origins
Keithville UMC was first organized in 1902 by a group from the Friendship Methodist Church congregation, which had divided due to population shifts. Perry Keith played an instrumental part in Keithville UMC's foundations. He deeded the land for the church, school, lodge and cemetery. Originally the congregation met in the schoolhouse as the church was being constructed in 1905. The Reverend J.M. Alford served as the first pastor at Keithville.

Renovations Over the Years
Since its construction over 100 years ago, the architectural beauty of Keithville UMC has been preserved through caring renovations. The chief characteristic of Keithville's exterior is the original tall steeple with its belfry and brass bell, donated by the Teer family plantation in Coushatta, LA.

Interior renovations of the church began in 1947, when the sanctuary was transformed to add three small classrooms to the rear of the building. An alcove was created behind the pulpit for the piano and choir and beautfiul walnut paneling accented the walls.

In 1955 and 1956, additional rooms were added to the sanctuary, including one large room and two restrooms. The acquired public school building that sits to the rear of the sanctuary was converted into a fellowship hall with kitchen, restrooms and study rooms.On Nov. 20, 1983, the fellowship hall was dedicated and named the W.F. Pledger Hall.

In 1989–90, the sanctuary was restored to the original arrangement, allowing more room for the pews. Beautiful stained glass windows were also implemented to illustrate faith through picture and light.