About
The mission of Goddard United Methodist Church is to reflect Christ's love by striving to meet the spiritual, emotional and physical needs of all people
Since 1907, God has been working through Goddard United Methodist - first, as Dodson Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church South, then as Dodson Avenue Methodist Church, followed by Goddard Memorial Methodist Church, and now, as Goddard United Methodist Church. It has been a long road from the 44 charter members to the present with nearly 650 families. A white frame building replaced the winterized grape arbor in 1908 and served the congregation for over twenty years. Its concrete cornerstone is embedded in the wall of the new narthex on the west side of the sanctuary. In 1930, the members took a big step in faith when they built the present sanctuary including the tower and the stained glass windows. Paying for so many bricks and windows, along with coping with the Great Depression, was not easy. The church took another big step in 1996, with the construction of offices, classrooms, a multipurpose room and kitchen. God will continue to work through us and that He has many plans for His ministries. The future of Goddard United Methodist is bright because the Holy Spirit empowes and God will continue to work through Goddard United Methodist to meet the needs of people within and outside our walls.
One of the goals of Goddard United Methodist is for all its members to be in ministry. Each member can pray or invite or receive or teach or serve in some capacity in the church and in the community. It is important for all – past, present and future leaders and followers – to join together to continue the work of the church. Goddard United Methodist strives to be a sign of hope in the spirit of Christ for the city of Fort Smith, the River Valley, the State of Arkansas and the world.
Open hearts, open doors, open minds - we are the people of Goddard United Methodist Church.
