A Methodist Church on Virgil Avenue in Kingsport
Ketron Memorial Methodist Church sits at 301 Virgil Avenue in Kingsport, Tennessee, a Global Methodist congregation that has made a comfortable place for itself in the Lynn Garden neighborhood. The church describes itself as a loving and friendly congregation that welcomes newcomers with a warm and genuine spirit of love, and its mission is summed up in three phrases: worship passionately, love extravagantly, and witness boldly.
Reverend Roy Hull pastors the church with the support of his wife Janie, and the Sunday gathering centers on his preaching. Visitors are greeted with the words, "We're so glad you're here!" and pointed toward a contact form where they can request prayer, plan a first visit, or sign up to help with outreach.
Beliefs Rooted in Scripture and the Wesleyan Tradition
Ketron Memorial identifies as a Wesleyan expression of Christianity, established on the confession of Jesus as Messiah, the Son of God, and Resurrected Lord of heaven and earth. Members are committed to remaining rooted and grounded in the Scriptures and to introducing all people, without exception, to Jesus Christ. The church carries out the Great Commission of Matthew 28 by making disciples, teaching, and baptizing in His name, and it invites new believers to deepen their walk with Christ through the Holy Spirit's fruit and gifts.
The congregation is affiliated with the Global Methodist Church, a link noted on the site along with a direct connection to globalmethodist.org.
Sunday Mornings and Wednesday Nights in the Word
Sunday mornings follow a steady rhythm. Sunday School meets at 9:45 a.m., and the worship service follows at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday nights bring a Bible study at 5:30 p.m., led by Pastor Roy, where the group works through Scripture for spiritual growth and kingdom building.
For those who cannot attend in person, the church offers Zoom Bible studies during the Fall and Spring seasons. Information is posted on the site as each study begins, and interested participants can email the church for details.
Food, Fellowship, and a Mission to the Lynn Garden Community
Outreach is woven into the life of the church. On the third Tuesday of every month, members pack lunches for Shades of Grace Ministry and distribute food boxes to neighbors in need in the Lynn Garden community. A Helping Hands ministry offers small home projects for those who need assistance. Once a month, volunteers sing at two assisted living facilities, and at Christmas the congregation brings caroling to the homebound.
A Voice for Missionaries in Thailand
The children and youth of the church collect a Noisy Offering each week to support Global Methodist missionaries in Thailand, connecting the youngest members to mission work across the globe. It is one of the most concrete ways the congregation lives out its call to love one another as Christ has loved.
Seasonal Traditions and a Women's Retreat
Several annual events have become fixtures on the calendar. In the Fall, the church gathers to stir apple butter, with proceeds funding ministry to children in the community. An end-of-summer yard sale draws neighbors from around the area, and church-wide hikes in the Spring and Fall send the congregation out into God's creation together, following the witness of Psalm 19: "The heavens proclaim the glory of God."
Each Fall the church hosts the Infusion Retreat Women's Conference, a day-long gathering focused on rest, renewal, and spiritual refreshment for women, held on the Kingsport campus.
Pastoral Leadership and How to Connect
Reverend Roy Hull and his wife Janie lead the congregation. The church office can be reached at 423-246-6792 or by email at ketronmemorialmc@gmail.com, and the address is 301 Virgil Avenue, Kingsport, TN 37665. Gifts can be made online through a Clover giving link, and visitors can use the contact form to request prayer, plan a visit, or get involved in outreach.