† Area Houses of Worship †
The following is a list of some area houses of worship close to campus that welcomes college students! For more information about these and other churches, please call the Chaplain’s Office at 689-1128, email us at dhuff@mhc.edu or come by our office in Bentley Fellowship Hall.
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| Beech
Glen Baptist California Creek Rd., Mars Hill 689-3317 |
This congregation has Sunday school class for ages 18-25. It is located off Hwy. 12, a few miles from campus |
| Biltmore
Baptist 35 Clayton Rd. Arden, NC 28704 828-687-1111 |
Worship is 9am and 10:45am; College Bible Study is 10:45 am in the Terrace hall; Wednesday college mid week service is 7:30pm, room 202A (food, fun and fellowship); 7pm is orchestra and choir rehearsal. First Sunday Celebration of every month—free lunch. |
| Biltmore
United Methodist 376 Hendersonville Rd. Asheville, 28803 828-274-2379 |
Sunday School 9:45am. Young Adult College class-25 years of age. The worship at 10:55am is traditional. |
| Bright
Hope Laurel United
Methodist Mars Hill 689-5486 |
Located 10 miles north of Mars Hill, Hwy. 23, at Wolf Laurel exit. Sunday School 9:45am, worship 11am, and Wednesday night adult choir rehearsal 7pm. |
| Bull
Creek Baptist 2116 Bull Creek Rd. Mars Hill 828-689-2260 |
Sunday School 9:45am,
11am and 7pm. Take 1923 toward Marshall, turn left beyond Buckner Oil Co., top the hill, turn right and Bull Creek Church is approximately ½ mile on the right. |
| Calvary
Baptist 295 Bailey St., Mars Hill 828-689-4917 |
A small church within walking distance from campus. Several faculty, staff and students are members of this church |
| Calvary
Worship Center 2285 Skyway Drive, Marshall 828-689-0403 |
Sunday—10am Young Adult Sunday School Class; 10am Young Adult Discussion Class; 11am & 6pm Pentecostal Worship; Wednesday—6pm free dinner; 7pm Young Adult Bible Study. Sunday 10am & Wed. 7pm Overcomers (a 90 day addiction program based on the 12 steps.) |
| Calvary Chapel
of Asheville 2 Iris Avenue Asheville, NC 28803 (Biltmore Estate exit 50 off I-40) 828-277-7703 |
In-depth, expository
Bible studies & discussion: -Sunday 9am, 10:30am & Evening Studies; -Tuesday 6:30pm Berean College Study; -Wednesday, Free Groceries & Study 11:30am; -Wednesday (call Tues. to eat at 5) Study at 6pm; -Friday 7pm overcome at The Most Excellent Way. |
| California
Creek Baptist 5131 US Hwy 23, Mars Hill 828-689-3044 |
Sunday School 9:45am; worship 11am and 6:30pm; Wednesday 7pm Bible Study and 8pm choir rehearsal. |
| Dillingham
Presbyterian 16 Stoney Fork Rd. Barnardsville 828-626-3668 |
A rural church nestled in a beautiful valley located in Barnardsville, approximately 20 minutes from campus. Dillingham has a warm and friendly membership, and is a Presbyterian Church of America. |
| Enon
Baptist Church 174 Ammons Branch Rd. Marshall, NC 828-649-9505 |
Worship service is each Sunday at 11:00am; Sunday School at 9:45am; Sunday night service starts at 6:30pm; Wednesday night Bible Study at 7:00pm. |
| Episcopal
Church of the Holy
Spirit Bone Camp Rd., Mars Hill 689-2517 |
Just outside of Mars Hill toward Marshall. This ministry and Eucharist focused congregation is active in supporting outside missions. Services are Sundays 8:30am & 10:30am. |
| First
Baptist Marshall Main St., Marshall 828-649-3151 |
Located on Main St. in Marshall this small community church offers a Young Adult Bible class Sundays at 10am, worship 11am; Wednesday Bible Study 7pm and 8pm choir rehearsal. |
| First
Baptist Asheville Five Oak St., Asheville, 28801 828-252-4781 |
One of the largest Baptist churches in the area is visible from I-240 and is recognized by its copper dome. A singles class for college students is offered Sundays 9:45am. |
| First
Baptist Weaverville Main St., Weaverville, 28787 828-645-6720 |
Young Adult Sunday School Class meets at 9:45am, worship begins at 10:55am. Pastor McCoy’s sermons will challenge you to integrate faith with daily life. |
| First
Congregational United
Church of Christ 308 Merrimon Ave., Asheville, 28804 828-252-8729 |
Sunday services begin with an educational hour at 9:15am followed by worship at 10:30am and Wednesday choir rehearsal at 7pm. |
| First
Presbyterian Weaverville, 28787 828-645-7344 |
Located 1 block off of Main St. in Weaverville. Sunday School 9:45am, worship 11am and 7pm; Wednesday fellowship supper 6pm, Bible Study 7pm and choir rehearsal 8:15pm. |
| Flat Creek Baptist Church 21 Flat Creek Church Rd, Weaverville, NC, 28787 828-658-3349 |
1/4 Mile from North Buncombe High School 10 AM - Sunday worship 11 AM - Bible Study, Evening Service at 6:30 PM. Wednesday 6:30pm |
| Grace
Episcopal 871 Merrimon Ave., Asheville, 28804 828-254-1086 |
Located across from
Stein Mart and in
front of Ottari Rd. Sunday worship 8am, 9:15am 11:15am, 10am adult class; Wednesday 7:30pm choir rehearsal |
Grace
Covenant Presbyterian |
Services are offered every Sunday 8:30 & 11am with a 9:30am Education Hour. The third Sunday of each month at 7:30pm a service will be centered around a particular worship theme. |
| Johnson
Memorial Church of
God 29 Forsythe St., Asheville 28801 828-254-4951 |
A favorite of African American students, the church features a strong music program. |
| Locust
Grove 330 Locust Grove Rd., Weaverville. 28787 828-645-4977 |
College Career Sunday Class 10am, worship 11am and 7pm; Wednesday Bible Study 7pm. |
| Marshall
Presbyterian Main Street Marshall 828-649-3622 |
Located on Main St., Marshall. Sunday Young Adult Bible Class 9:45am, worship 11am; Wednesday choir rehearsal 7pm; 2nd and 4th Thursdays Bible Study Group 7pm. |
| Mars
Hill Baptist Main St., Mars Hill 828-689-2911 |
Founded when the College began has an active ministry to students offering a Bible Class 9:45am, worship 11am; free Wednesday night meals, choir rehearsal 7:20pm. |
| Mars
Hill United Methodist Rev. Steve Rainey Main St., Mars Hill 828-689-2343 |
The local United Methodist congregation is about 25-30 years old and has a warm and friendly membership. Several MHC faculty, staff and students are active in this church. |
| Mt.
Olive Baptist Mars Hill 828-274-8452 |
The predominately African American church south of town meets twice a month. Charity Ray, Renfroe Curriculum Library would love to tell you about the church. |
| Mt.
Sheba Baptist New Stock Road Weaverville 828-658-3537 |
Mt. Sheba offers every Sunday, Sunday School at 9:45, Worship at 11am and 6pm. Wednesday night Bible Study is at 7:30 pm |
| Newfound
Baptist 2605 New Leicester Hwy., Leicester, 28748 828-683-3178 |
Newfound is approximately 30 minutes from campus, west of Asheville; Wednesday night courses and choir rehearsal 7pm. |
| New
Life Community 56 Ravenscroft Dr., Asheville 28801 828-259-9817 |
Founded in 1997 a Baptist affiliated church with contemporary praise and worship music. 350-400 in attendance. Sunday morning worship 10am; Wednesday evening Praise and Prayer, AWANA, and Youth at 6:30pm. Students from area colleges participate in our active college ministry. |
| North
Point Baptist Church 119 Monticello Rd., Weaverville 828-658-2226 |
North Point holds Sunday worship at North Windy Ridge School, Exit 17, 20 Doan Rd., Weaverville--9:45am Bible Fellowship Groups; 11am worship; 6pm Adult Discipleship.Wednesday 6:30pm Adult Prayer Life is held at 119 Monticello Rd., Weaverville. |
| River
of Life 826 Haywood Rd., West Asheville, 28806 828-255-8480 |
Sunday Young
Adult Class 2pm,
worship 3pm; Wednesday
Bible Study 7pm. |
| St. Andrew the Apostle
Catholic 100 W. Brook St., Mars Hill 828-689-3719 |
This congregation is 10-15 years old and has strong leadership. Several faculty/staff participate in the church located west of Mars Hill toward Marshall. Fall and winter mass are: Sunday 9:15am, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9am. |
| St. James African
Methodist Episcopal
Church 44 Hildebrand Street, Asheville, NC 28803 (828)253-5191 |
At the corner of
College St. and Martin
Luther King Jr. Ave;
church school begins
9:45 a.m., worship
11 a.m.; Bible study
Wednesday 12 noon
and 6:30 p.m.; ministries
for men, women and
youth Pastor Alphonso E. McGlen |
| St.
Mark’s Lutheran 10 N. Liberty St. (corner of Chestnut & Liberty) Asheville, 28801 828-253-0043 |
Sunday worship 8:30am--a contemporary worship with communion, 9:30 am Adult forum, 11am traditional worship; Wednesday 6:30pm handbell choir, 7:30pm Chancel Choir Rehearsals. |
| The
Rock West of Asheville, Enka Candler, 28715 828-670-7625 |
Two services of Sunday, 9am and 11am and Wednesday night at 7pm. |
| West
Asheville Baptist 962 Haywood Rd., West Asheville, 28806 828-253-9824 |
A large church with Sunday singles class 9:45am, worship 11am, 4pm handbell choir, 5pm young adult choir rehearsal. |
| Woodland
Hills Church 50 Woodland Hill Rd., Asheville 28787 828-658-2554 |
This large church
south of Weaverville
is attended by many
students and features
contemporary Christian
music in worship. Bible Fellowship Groups 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. Corporate Fellowship Time 10 - 10:30 a.m. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. |
Area
Synagogues |
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| Beth
Ha-Tephila Congregation 43 N. Liberty St., Asheville, 28801 828-253-4911 |
Located off Merrimon Ave. at the corner of Broad and Liberty Streets. Service is 7pm on Fridays. |
| Beth
Israel Synagogue,
Conservative Asheville, 28804 828-252-8431 |
Services are: Thursday 7:30pm, Saturday 9:30am- 1st, 3rd, & 5th Fridays 6pm; 2nd & 4th Fridays 8pm. |
