Our Mission
At Shelby Congregational Methodist Church (SCMC) we are committed to serving our community and sharing the love of Christ. We believe that everyone is welcome in our church, and we strive to create a safe and inclusive space for all people.
Our History
SCMC has a rich and fascinating history.
The SCMC is currently housed in the same building that was once The Daisy Saffell Memorial Hospital from 1916 to 1954. The hospital was a refuge for the local Black community in times of segregation, where they otherwise had limited access to white-only healthcare resources. Generations were born, healed, and held within its walls.
See our Voices of Martinsville oral history project for more information about this historic landmark.
Shelby Congregational Methodist Church Founded 1974
Shelby Congregational Methodist Church was founded in 1974 and housed on Equity Street in Shelbyville as an offshoot of the First Congregational Methodist Church, Louisville, KY.
Legendary Leadership
From the inception of Shelby Congregational Methodist Church, we have been committed to community development, justice, and growing our congregation in faith, not just in numbers.
“My humanity is bound up in yours, for we can only be human together.” – Desmond Tutu