About Us

Our Pastor

Pastor, Rev. Bill Wash
tumcpastor@cox.net

From the Pastor's Heart

Tell the Story!

Everyone has a story to tell. Talk with anyone for a few moments and they will tell you about their military experience, or their first child or grandchild, their home, their work, travel, or celebrities they have met. Whenever a person tells his or her favorite story, it is usually told with enthusiasm and a desire to share a special memory with someone else. When that is done, lives are enriched; for when we share a favorite story, we share a part of ourselves.

The greatest story one can tell is the story of Jesus Christ. It is a story that tells of the love and mercy of God. The way we tell that story depends on what Jesus means to us. The greater our love for Him, the more personal our account of the story becomes. If a person’s religious experience is only superficial, then the story will be shared in general ways, bearing little resemblance to the Jesus in the Bible. On the other hand, if a person has totally committed himself or herself to Jesus Christ, that person can tell a wonderful story.

Everyone needs to hear the story of Jesus. There are many in this world who are hurting. They need to feel that God loves them and has sent Jesus to be a source of life and hope.

We can tell this story. We can tell it in word and deed. Many people know about God and Jesus and the church, but they have not really “heard” the story in a way that touches their heart. They need to hear the story from those who know Jesus personally, those who can feel the love of Jesus. I encourage all of you to tell the story of Jesus, that others might be touched and respond to His love.

See you in church, as we retell the stories of Jesus.

~Pastor Bill

Church History

Tabernacle has a wonderful and exciting past. Below are just few of the major events shaping it. If you would like to know more, please contact us and we will be more than happy to talk to you about our church.

On March 20, 1817 Tabernacle Church was formally established. It was called the Methodist Episcopal Church, and changed to Tabernacle Methodist Episcopal a few years later.
In 1855 The church was sold and another building was constructed.
The church building was destroyed by a fire in 1883.
On August 24, 1884 a new church building was dedicated on the present site. The cost was $2,000.
In 1902 Tabernacle and Trinity become the East York Circuit.
Additions were built in 1912 and 1927.
Tabernacle became a station church in 1950 with its own full-time pastor.
In 1956 Tabernacle built a separate education building.
On June 4, 1972 Tabernacle's fourth and present building was dedicated which brought all educational, office and worship facilities under a single roof.
A new education wing was consecrated on November 12, 1991.
Hurricane Isabel struck the church causing massive flooding and damage to the sanctuary, the chapel, music rooms, some classrooms and the offices on September 18, 2003.
On February 27, 2005 there was a groundbreaking ceremony for a building project. Construction started on the Fellowship Hall and kitchen the next day. On November 20 that year the new kitchen and Social Hall were dedicated.

Office Hours

Monday – Thursday
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Lunch hour may vary