Pilmoor Memorial United Methodist Church

Pilmoor Memorial United Methodist Church is a nonprofit organization located in the Elizabeth City district of North Carolina, USA. The church serves as a memorial to Joseph Pilmore (also spelled as Pilmoor or Pilmoore), an early Methodist clergyman who played a significant role in the spread of Methodism in North America.

History

The church's name honors Joseph Pilmore, who was involved in missionary work in America during the late 18th century. Pilmore and Richard Boardman were among the first Methodist missionaries to the American colonies, arriving in 1769. One of his notable sermon deliveries took place at Currituck Court House in North Carolina in December 1772, marking one of the first Methodist sermons in the region[1].

Pilmoor Memorial United Methodist Church was officially recognized and documented in the church archives, with its history being published in revised editions over the years, including in 1965 and 1984[3][5].

Activities and Services

The church engages in various community activities and religious services. It supports a preschool, operates a food pantry, and offers online giving options for those wishing to support its causes. The church also records and broadcasts worship services for broader reach and accessibility[2].

Significance

Pilmoor Memorial United Methodist Church serves not only as a religious institution but also as a historical landmark. It is part of a larger network of Methodist churches and contributes to local community development through its programs and outreach efforts.

Honoring Joseph Pilmore

Joseph Pilmore was a key figure in American Methodism. He later became ordained in the Episcopal Church but remained influential in Methodist circles. The Pilmoor Memorial United Methodist Church continues to commemorate his legacy and contributions to religious history in the United States[1].

[1] https://www.ncpedia.org/biography/pilmore-joseph-or [2] https://pilmoorumc.org/home-2/ [3] https://nccumc.org/history/archives/pilmoor-memorial-united-methodist-church-history-2/ [4] https://archive.org/download/historyofpilmoor01prit/historyofpilmoor01prit.pdf [5] https://nccumc.org/history/archives/pilmoor-memorial-united-methodist-church-history/