It takes a certain amount of bravery to walk into a church for the first time. What will it be like? Is this the church for me? Is there a place for me and my family here?
As you enter the church, we invite you to relax, breathe, and be our guest. If we can be of any help to you or answer any questions, we would be honored to do so.
It is our greatest hope that you feel warmly welcomed by our church family.
The church is located at 601 Monte Sano Boulevard, Huntsville, Alabama 35801.
The church is located centrally in the neighborhood of Monte Sano, near Monte Sano Elementary School and Monte Sano State Park.
Monte Sano United Methodist Church welcomes ALL to grow in love and faith through Christ. That means everyone! Regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, or sexual orientation, everyone is welcome to to participate in the full life of the church.
We have two worship services. The first is a Contemporary Service which begins at 9:00 am. The second is a Traditional Worship Service which begins at 11:00 am. Both services typically last for one hour. Very rarely we will go over that hour due to Communion, a Baptism, or people wishing to join the church.
In the Contemporary Service, at 9:00 am, you will find all ages. In this service, the band will lead the congregation through music, prayer, and more.
In the Traditional Service, at 11:00, you will find all ages. There will be a call to worship, passing of the peace, the recitation of the Apostles Creed, a choral anthem, and you will have the opportunity to give to God your tithes and offerings. The clergy, choir, and musicians wear traditional robes during this service.
At Monte Sano UMC you will find people in shorts and t-shirts, in khakis and polo shirts, dresses, suits, and all points in between. We have people with tattoos and piercings and other forms of personal expression and people who dress more conservatively.
Be comfortable. We have no dress code and simply wish for you to come as you are to worship.
In the United Methodist Church we believe that the Table of Holy Communion is open to anyone and everyone who wants to receive. The invitation we give says, “Christ, our Lord, invites to His table all who love Him, who earnestly repent of their sins, and seek to live in peace with one another.” So, every time the table is set – you are welcome to come and receive. This includes children.
Yes! We have a terrific nursery staffed by a paid nursery worker and volunteers ready and waiting to take care of your child. The Nursery is for children 8 weeks to 3 years old. All church staff and nursery volunteers have had background checks per our child protection policy.
Monte Sano United Methodist Church shares a common doctrine and belief system with all United Methodist Churches. The United Methodist Church holds similar beliefs to most Protestant denominations when it comes to bedrock elements of the faith such as salvation through Jesus Christ, the Trinity, etc. The differences come about in our emphasis on God’s grace, how we administer the Sacraments (Baptism and Communion), and in our church structure.
We encourage you to visit the website of The United Methodist Church for greater details about the church, it’s history and belief statements.
If you desire to become a member of the church or you want to schedule a baptism for your child, contact the church office or call our pastor, John Mullaney.
When you visit for the first time, please feel free to use our guest parking in front of the main building. Our church buildings are all handicap accessible and on one level. If you have questions upon entering the church, please feel free to ask anyoen for directions to the Sanctuary, Nursery, or any other areas in the church.