About Us
A community of faith, fellowship, and service in the heart of Bourne
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Who We Are
Faith • Community • Service
Bourne United Methodist Church is a welcoming community where people come together to worship, grow in faith, build relationships, and serve others. Wherever you are on your faith journey, there is a place for you here.
We believe church is more than a Sunday service. It is a community where questions are welcome, friendships grow, and faith is put into action through caring for one another and serving our neighbors.
Our Roots In Bourne
More than 230 years of faith and community
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Bourne United Methodist Church has deep roots in this community. What began as a small Methodist society in 1794 has grown and changed through generations of worship, fellowship, and service.
1794
A Community of Faith Begins
Thirteen people form the first Methodist Society in Monument, now Bourne.
1831
A Church Takes Shape
The congregation builds its first meeting house, with Ellis Swift helping carry the project from lumber to completion.
1843
Fellowship
By 1843, church records mention a social luncheon held between Sunday services.
1862
Neighbors Worship Together
After the local Congregational Church is destroyed by lightning, its congregation joins the Methodists for worship.
1913
A Tradition of Music
A pipe organ is installed, continuing a musical tradition supported by generations of the Swift family.
1958
A New Chapter
The Bourne and Cataumet churches are brought together as the Bourne Methodist Parish.
TODAY
Our Story Continues
Bourne UMC continues to grow, serve, and write the next chapter of its story.
Meet Our Staff
The people who help lead and support our church
Karen Lilli Pax
Pastor
Annie Fritschner
Secretary
Tatsiana Mazheika
Music Director
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Drew Fletcher
Custodian
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Nursery Attendant
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Assistant Nursery Attendant
Many Hands, One Church
Celebrating the people who make ministry happen
Much of the life of Bourne UMC happens quietly behind the scenes.
Throughout our church, people share their time and talents in countless ways—preparing for worship, making music, welcoming others, caring for our building, supporting our technology, serving through our ministries, and reaching out to our community.
Some contributions are easy to see. Others happen quietly. Together, they are all part of the life and ministry of Bourne UMC.
Worship Presentation
Helping guide Sunday worship through Scripture, prayers, hymns, and other on-screen elements that support the congregation.
Behind the Scenes
Our audio and livestream volunteers work together each week to help worship reach those in the sanctuary and those joining us from home.
Making a Joyful Sound
Our musicians and choir share their gifts each week, helping lead our congregation in worship through music.
Caring for Our Church
Our Trustees work together behind the scenes to care for our buildings, property, and resources—helping ensure that Bourne UMC remains a welcoming place for worship, fellowship, and service.
Ministries
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Community
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These are just some of the many ways people share their gifts at Bourne UMC. Every contribution—seen and unseen—helps make our ministry possible.