About Our History
In September, 1962 the newly formed Morningside Methodist Episcopal Church met at the home of Mrs. Salome Hardeman under the leadership of Superintendent Rev. Bruton and Rev. Marshall Hodge, founding pastor and Civil Rights leader. Therefore, the Morningside Methodist Episcopal Church was organized and boasted 12 dedicated and committed members. From its inception, the church made rapid progress organizing and developing the required ministries and commissions to meet the necessary standards for establishing a Methodist Episcopal Church. Under the leadership of Rev. Hodge, the congregation grew exponentially requiring members to seek more spacious quarters. On May 12,1964, the Morningside Church held its first worship service in its current facility at 2860 Evans Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76104. At the 1968 General Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church the Evangelical United Brethren Church united with the Methodist Episcopal Church. As a result, the United Methodist Church was born. The new merger had over 10 million members. More than 25% of the new church was black or African Americans. Thus Morningside Methodist Episcopal Church became Morningside United Methodist Church and part of the Central Texas Annual Conference.
FAQ's
1.What kind of church is this?
Morningside is a place where you can be yourself. It is a place where you will
be inspired by the words and songs that you hear, a place where you will be
moved to reconnect with God.
2.What denomination is Morningside? We are United Methodists. For more information about
the United Methodist church please visit www.umc.org
3.When do we serve Holy Communion?
(Also called The Lord's Supper and the Eucharist) We serve communion on every
first Sunday. We take communion to the sick and shut-in on the following Friday.
Communion is one of the blessed practices of Jesus himself, and it is an
important part of church experience. Morningside’s vision is to observe
Communion in a way that is meaningful to people who are new to the Christian
faith as well as long-time believers. We are growing as a church community, and
pray that attendees will always desire to receive God's unconditional grace
through receiving Communion.
4. How can my child or I be baptized?
You can arrange to be baptized by contacting Morningside's pastor for more information at [email protected]
5. How can I get involved?
Thank you for your willingness to serve; we need your gifts and talents. Please contact us at mailto:[email protected]
6. How can I join or become a member of Morningside? For information
please email mailto:[email protected]
7. What does Morningside’s tagline, "New Light, New Life" really mean? "New Light, New
Life" represents the vision of Morningside, Just as the sun warms the world with
light, we are called to radiate the warmth of God’s life changing love to the world.
Morningside is a place where you can be yourself. It is a place where you will
be inspired by the words and songs that you hear, a place where you will be
moved to reconnect with God.
2.What denomination is Morningside? We are United Methodists. For more information about
the United Methodist church please visit www.umc.org
3.When do we serve Holy Communion?
(Also called The Lord's Supper and the Eucharist) We serve communion on every
first Sunday. We take communion to the sick and shut-in on the following Friday.
Communion is one of the blessed practices of Jesus himself, and it is an
important part of church experience. Morningside’s vision is to observe
Communion in a way that is meaningful to people who are new to the Christian
faith as well as long-time believers. We are growing as a church community, and
pray that attendees will always desire to receive God's unconditional grace
through receiving Communion.
4. How can my child or I be baptized?
You can arrange to be baptized by contacting Morningside's pastor for more information at [email protected]
5. How can I get involved?
Thank you for your willingness to serve; we need your gifts and talents. Please contact us at mailto:[email protected]
6. How can I join or become a member of Morningside? For information
please email mailto:[email protected]
7. What does Morningside’s tagline, "New Light, New Life" really mean? "New Light, New
Life" represents the vision of Morningside, Just as the sun warms the world with
light, we are called to radiate the warmth of God’s life changing love to the world.
