A quick synopsis of our history…

Greene Memorial United Methodist Church was founded in 1859 and is a member of

the Virginia Conference of The United Methodist Church. We affirm that all people are

created in the image of God and as beloved children of God, all are worthy of

God’s love and grace. We welcome and celebrate the full inclusion of all people,

regardless of age, race, ethnicity, gender, family structure, marital status, sexual

orientation, gender identity, economic background, political affiliation, physical or

mental ability, faith history, or life experience. We are all part of the family God,

journeying toward reconciliation through Christ. We invite all people to join us in

our faith journey toward greater love, understanding and mutual respect.

Greene Memorial UMC reflects the Gothic style that was popular in the 19th

century. In 1902 the tower clock and chime were donated to the church as a

memorial to Mrs. Rueben H. Fishburn by her husband and family. The tower at

that time contained 10 bells which had been cast in Baltimore, Maryland. The

largest weighing 2650 pounds. It has since been modernized twice – once in 1958

with the installation of 49 electromechanical Carillon Bells, and again in 1999 with

the purchase of 318 computerized Carillon Bells manufactured by Schelmerich

Bells in Sellersville, PA.

Over the decades the Carillon Bells continue to remind our community of the role

that Greene Memorial UMC has proudly played in partnering with countless social

service organizations and ministries, including Congregations in Action, REACH,

Roanoke Public Schools Summer Feeding Program, Family Promise, and the

Diaper Ministry to name a few. We have sought to be a place of hope and healing

for the people throughout the Roanoke Valley and our new online worshipping

community. We are filled with laughter and vitality, caring and compassion, faith,

and service. The ringing of the Carillon Bells is synonymous with a sense of

community and togetherness. We are the ”Sounds of the Community”.