On October 22, 2023, we celebrated 100 Years of the Sanctuary

Methodist Church building built 1878

Circa 1908 photo downtown Clayton. From the right: The Methodist Church building built in 1878, the Green Hotel, backside of Clayton Hotel, back side of the Reeves' Buildings, then the roof of the 1878 courthouse.

Clayton Methodist Church 1910 photo on Main Street in Clayton with Green hotel on the left.

Clayton Methodist Church on Main Street in Clayton from Derrick Street circa 1940's or 50's. The Methodist parsonage was along the right side of Derrick Street and is now part of the Clayton Baptist Church playground.

The Sanctuary today

 

Click on the video below to view greetings from previous Pastors on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of our downtown Sanctuary.

Enjoy a historical slideshow presentation of Clayton First UMC below.