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159 Years of Worship, Service, & Community!
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celebrating 159 years
The History of Faith and Worship
Affectionately known as “The Big Red Church” and “Mt. P”, we celebrate 159 years of worship and service in the beautiful Pleasant District located in the Heart of Gainesville, Florida!
Established July 16,1867, Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church is also known as one of the oldest black churches in Gainesville. Read more…

Meet Senior Pastor
Rev. Dr. Kirk D. Lyons
Reverend Dr. Lyons is a graduate of the Slate University of New York at Old Westberry, earning a Bachelor of Arts In Music. He received his Master of Divinity from New York Theological seminary and recently completed his Doctor of Ministry at Candler School of Theology, Emory University.
Since entering ministry, Rev. Lyons has served In small, medium-sized, and a mega church as part of the staff before becoming a Senior Pastor. He has pastored five churches In the Senior Pastor role, and these experiences have shaped his approach to ministry. He brings the sensitivity of a musician and artist to the worship experience. He Is also the Founder and Executive Director of Brothers Keepers Fellowship, which sponsors both domestic and international missions. Each year, he leads a mission trip to Jamaica. See more…

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Our church wants to connect with each other and God through worship, Bible study, prayer, fellowship, and other spiritual development.

Homeless & Hungry
Gloria in excelsis Deo, et pax hominibus bonae voluntatis. Benediximus te, adoramus te, glorificamus nomen tuum in saecula saeculorum. Amen.

Youth & Young Adults
Gloria in excelsis Deo, et pax hominibus bonae voluntatis. Benediximus te, adoramus te, glorificamus nomen tuum in saecula saeculorum. Amen.

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