Christ United Methodist Church (CUMC) is celebrating 30 Years of Faithfulness! From our first worship service on November 5, 1995, to our official chartering in May of 1996 and beyond, CUMC has grown into a vibrant, faithful community dedicated to sharing God’s love. Continue reading to learn about our history.

CUMC: A growing vision

Click the photo to the left to read a brief history of Christ United Methodist Church, written by Rev. Dr. Bill Lawrence for CUMC’s 30th Anniversary Celebration on November 2nd, 2025.

CUMC Appointed clergy

Click the photo to the right to see a list of all of CUMC’s appointed clergy since its charter in 1995.

raleigh area bishops of the umc

Click the photo to the left to see a list of all the Bishops of the Raleigh area of the United Methodist Church from the beginning of CUMC to today.

Founding Saints Slideshow

Those who helped launch Christ Church in the 199Os and have joined the church triumphant.