Religion and churches have always been a very important and vital part of Carthage. Churches play a central role in Carthage and help bring people and communities together. Many denominations are represented within the community, including several beautiful church buildings dating back to the 1800's.
The following churches are currently located within the Carthage area:
John Hall Presbyterian Church - Dowd Street
Open House Deliverance Mission - Dowd Street
St. Augustine A.M.E. Zion Church - Dowd Street
Lighthouse Assembly of God - N.C. Highway 24-27 West
First Missionary Baptist Church - Needmore Road
Stony Hill Free Will Baptist Church - Vass Road
First Baptist Church of Carthage - South McNeill Street and Saunders Street
Holy Temple Church - Anderson Street
St. Mary's Holiness Church - Old Glendon Road
Gospel Light Outreach Mission - Monroe Street
Carthage United Methodist Church - McReynolds Street
Trinity Bible Church - Niagara-Carthage Road
First Presbyterian Church - Ray Street
Community Friends Church - U.S. Highway 15-501
Church of God - Saunders Street
The United Methodist Church congregation has met in Carthage since 1837. When the 1837 structure was built, it was the only church building in Carthage and was shared with the Presbyterians, Baptists, and other denominations. The Methodist Church has been on the existing site since 1852, with the existing sanctuary being completed in 1900. The First Baptist Church of Carthage has been in existence since the 1858. The church was first located on Ray Street, and was later rebuilt on the existing site in 1922. The First Presbyterian Church of Carthage was formed in 1850. The church has been located on Ray Street throughout its history, with the current building being constructed in the 1920's.
In addition, two Catholic churches are located within 10 miles of Carthage, in Southern Pines and Pinehurst. Other denominations are represented in Pinehurst and Southern Pines, as well.
We would also like to invite you to visit a more comprehensive list of churches for all of Moore County, provided as a public service by the Christian Business Owners Co-Op, a locally based Co-operative of Moore County area Christian businesses |
