Our Mission

Our mission is to share the joy of Christ by welcoming others, serving faithfully, and growing as disciples who make disciples.

Who We Are

At Hiawassee United Methodist Church, we are a Christ-centered community committed to helping people encounter Jesus, grow in faith, and serve our neighbors with love. Come as you are and join us as we journey together in faith, hope, and joy.

Our Vision

We aim to be a people devoted to Christ, growing in love and faith, and serving to bring transformation and hope to our community and the world. As a Christ-centered community, we live out God’s love through worship, fellowship, discipleship, and acts of service, inspiring others to join us in making a lasting difference.

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Meet Our Pastor

Rev. Mychal Ellis

Howdy, I’m Rev. Mychal Ellis, and I am so grateful you'd like to know more about HUMC! It’s a true honor to join this spirit-filled and faithful community, and I can’t wait to see what God has in store for us in this next season. I grew up in Ohio, but I moved south as quickly as possible. I earned my B.S. in Psychology from the University of Houston, and my Master of Divinity from Emory University’s Candler School of Theology. I’ve served on staff at several churches in Georgia and Texas, as well as at the North Georgia Annual Conference. I was commissioned as a provisional Elder in June 2024 and appointed as the Associate Pastor at West Point First UMC. I am grateful to now serve as the Pastor at Hiawassee UMC!

When I’m not at church, you can find me enjoying all things Disney, savoring a good cup of coffee, cheering for college football (Gig ’em Ags!), reading,  or sharing meals with friends. I’m passionate about what God is doing in the world and love helping people connect with God, with one another, and with their communities. I hope together, we’ll keep growing in Christ and serving as the hands and feet of Jesus in our church, our town, and beyond. 

I'd love to meet you and buy you a cup of coffee!

Our Beliefs

God loves all people and invites us into a relationship with Him through Jesus, offering forgiveness, hope, and new life.

The Holy Spirit guides, strengthens, and equips us to live faithfully, serve others, and grow as disciples of Christ.

We are called to love God, love our neighbors, and make a difference in our community through worship, service, and generosity.

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