The First United Methodist Church (FUMC) of Alexander City is undergoing major changes, according to an announcement published in the church’s Dec. 4 newsletter.
FUMC of Alexander City has split into two churches, with FUMC remaining at the former Trinity Campus and the Green Street Sanctuary will become part of the Global Methodist Church. A name for the new church has not been announced.
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