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About Elizabeth
Elizabeth United Methodist Church is an inclusive, family-friendly United Methodist church in Smithfield, NC, welcoming people of all ages, backgrounds, and life experiences.
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We welcome individuals and families seeking a safe, caring place to belong. Whether you are new to church, returning after time away, raising children, looking for community, or simply exploring faith, there is room for you here.
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As a Lighthouse Congregation in the North Carolina Conference of The United Methodist Church, Elizabeth UMC is part of a network of United Methodist faith communities committed to offering a warm welcome, a place to land, and a path toward meaningful connection for all people.
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Located across from Swift Creek Elementary School, Elizabeth UMC is grateful to serve alongside our neighbors and support children, families, teachers, and the wider Smithfield community.
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At Elizabeth, you don’t have to have it all figured out. You don’t have to be religious, and you don’t need all the answers. We invite you to come as you are, build meaningful relationships, and discover a community shaped by grace, hospitality, and love.
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Sundays at 10:00 AM
Contemporary worship · Open Table Communion · Children and families welcome.
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Located at 4269 Cleveland Road, Smithfield, NC, near the Smithfield/Cleveland community and just a short drive from Garner and Clayton.
Our Mission and Calling
Our mission is to grow in faith, share God’s love, serve our neighbors, and help people find belonging and meaningful connection.
At Elizabeth UMC, we seek to love boldly, serve joyfully, and lead courageously in local communities and worldwide connections. We welcome all people into a community shaped by grace, hospitality, and hope.
Our Sacraments
Experience the Sacred Sacraments at Elizabeth UMC. Discover the profound significance of baptism and communion within our church community. These timeless acts hold a special place as they were not only commanded by Jesus, but also personally participated in by Him. Immerse yourself in the transformative power of the Sacrament of Holy Baptism and become part of Christ's holy church. Through water and the Spirit, you will be reborn and incorporated into God's mighty acts of salvation. This extraordinary gift is bestowed upon us, free of charge, by our loving God. Join us the at 10:00 AM Sunday Worship  as we embrace the divine grace that awaits.
What We Believe
Elizabeth UMC is part of The United Methodist Church. We believe in God’s grace, the love of Jesus Christ, the work of the Holy Spirit, and the call to love God and neighbor.
Our faith is lived out through worship, prayer, service, hospitality, justice, and care for one another. We believe church should be a place where people can grow in faith, ask honest questions, and find community.
Our Story
From Historical Roots to Inclusive Future
The Evolution of Elizabeth UMC
* Elizabeth Church was first a "Campground Meeting Place" for Methodists. The first preachers were circuit riders who traveled over eastern North Carolina: Johnston County, Wayne County, down to Onslow and Duplin County.
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* The first building to serve worshippers at Elizabeth Church was built in 1839. When it burned, the present building was a community project built in 1853 of local white pine. It is the oldest Methodist Church in the Goldsboro District that has been in continuous service.
History
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Inclusive Horizon
Founded in 1839, Elizabeth United Methodist Church has deep roots in the Methodist tradition and in the Smithfield community. From its early days as a campground meeting place to its continued ministry today, Elizabeth UMC has been shaped by faith, service, and the faithful witness of generations before us.
Today, we honor that history while continuing to grow as a welcoming, family-friendly, and inclusive United Methodist congregation. As a Lighthouse Congregation in the North Carolina Conference, we seek to offer a warm welcome, a place to land, and a path toward meaningful connection for all people.