MOORE METHODIST MUSEUM
100 ARTHUR J. MOORE DRIVE
ST. SIMONS ISLAND, GEORGIA
912-638-4050
OPEN MONDAY - FRIDAY 10 AM TO 4 PM
SATURDAY 10 AM to 1 PM
MOORE METHODIST MUSEUM
100 ARTHUR J. MOORE DRIVE
ST. SIMONS ISLAND, GEORGIA
912-638-4050
OPEN MONDAY - FRIDAY 10 AM TO 4 PM
SATURDAY 10 AM to 1 PM
The Bristol Connection
David Worthington, British lecturer and Director
of Global Relations at the New Room, Bristol, England will be presenting "Methodism Comes to America -
The Bristol Connection" at Lovely Lane Chapel at Epworth By The Sea, 1190 Arthur J. Moore Drive, St. Simons Island on Thursday, April 20 at 1:00 PM.
The New Room is the oldest Methodist building
in the world and Worthington's one-hour lecture
will focus on the Father of Methodism John Wesley's arrival in Bristol in 1739 and his subsequent establishment of the Methodist movement in England.
A Meet and Greet with the author will follow at
Moore Methodist Museum next door
with refreshments provided.
Call the Museum office at 912-638-4050
or email [email protected]
to register for this FREE event.
About the Museum
The Moore Methodist Museum, the Ministry of Memory of the South Georgia Conference of the United Methodist Church, welcomes visitors to explore the history of the Methodist movement and its founder John Wesley. Exhibits feature the development and leaders of Methodism in America, area history, international Nativities Room and much more. The full-length documentary "St. Simons 360: Historical Video Tour" is shown twice daily and the "John Wesley on St. Simons" lecture is presented by Wesley historian Rev. Dave Hanson on Thursdays at 11am. The new "O Holy Night" exhibit, a 40-pc. life-sized, paper-mache nativity greets visitors upon entering the Museum. A Christian Bookstore/Gift Shop is also onsite. Museum hours are Monday - Friday 10am to 4 pm; Saturday 10am - 1 pm. Closed Sundays and major holidays. Call 912-638-4050 to schedule a guided tour. Group tours are available. There is no admission fee but donations are gratefully accepted.
Susan Duke Waters, artist and Methodist from Rockmart, Georgia, created this stunning exhibit entitled O Holy Night featuring life-sized, papier-mache nativity scenes. From the journey to Bethlehem to Jesus's birth in the manger, experience this exquisite artistic creation.
Stand in amazement with the shepherds at the angels heralding the new king's birth and travel with the wise men as they follow the foretold star. This is a new, permanent exhibit on display at the Moore Methodist Museum.
STORY MOORE
New Program Announced
The mission of Story Moore is to collect and preserve the stories of Methodists living in the South Georgia Conference to build connections between people in order to make disciples for Jesus Christ and for the transformation of the world. The interview session is at the heart of Story Moore acknowledging that everyone's story matters and reminding people of the value of listening. A Story Moore interview is 40 minutes of uninterrupted time for meaningful conversation with a friend or loved one. At the heart of a great conversation are people connecting and sharing and we have tips to help facilitate meaningful dialogue. For more information, contact the Moore Methodist Museum by calling (912)638-4050
or by emailing [email protected]
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and artifacts!" -Caroline
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-Rev. Whatley
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-Susan
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Rick
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Richard and Gale