LOCATION: 16428 Tunica Trace (LA Hwy 66), Tunica, LA 70782.
WORSHIP TIME: Every Sunday at 9:00 A.M. followed by Sunday Brunch and Fellowship Time. Sunday School for the children is held during worship time.
MEMBERSHIP: Official Membership is currently 69.
MAY ATTENDANCE: May 6…39, May 13…60
AVERAGE ATTENDANCE: Average Attendance for April..54; Average Attendance for 2011: 49
HISTORY: While the recorded history of the Tunica United Methodist Church is sketchy at best, it is believed that the first church was constructed in 1854 by Bro. John Leeders for a cost of $169.00. The original building was thought to have been part of an old Masonic Lodge located near the present site of Wimbish Cemetery, known locally as Rogillio Cemetery. The current sanctuary was constructed in 1907 during the pastorate of Rev. J.L. Sutton. The church was moved to its present location in 1950. The property for the church was donated by a life-long member, Mrs. Mary Reily Wilkinson. On September 23, 2007, over 150 friends, family, community leaders, and members of the congregation joined in worship to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the sanctuary.
Pastor Mike Clark has served as pastor of Tunica UMC since June, 2007. The pastor is a retired supervisor of the West Feliciana Parish School System. He and his wife, Jean, reside in St. Francisville. The pastor’s address is P.O. Box 744, St. Francisville, LA. 70775. He can be reached by phone at 225-635-6293 or 225-747-0124.
