About Us

Our History

A National Register landmark in the Blue Ridge Mountains since 1912

Lake Toxaway Methodist Church is a simple Gothic Revival-style frame building dating from 1912, overlooking scenic Lake Toxaway in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Transylvania County. Originally called Methodist Episcopal Church South, the building was erected by volunteer Methodist farmers using donated pine lumber and building supplies.

In the late 1800s, James Bowen Hayes and investors from Virginia and the Carolinas purchased large tracts of land across Transylvania and Jackson counties, forming the Toxaway Company. In 1901, J.F. Hayes dammed the Toxaway River, flooding 540 acres of bottom land to create the resort Lake Toxaway — and in doing so, submerged the old Methodist camp meeting site that had served the community for generations.

The present church building, completed in 1912, became the spiritual home for this mountain congregation. The church’s history was researched and written by Jane Zetty in support of its nomination to the National Register of Historic Places, on which it is now proudly listed.

Our Staff

Serving our congregation with dedication and faith

Rev. Marcus Dodson

Pastor

Quarter-time pastor in his 31st year serving LTUMC. Also serves full-time as chaplain/discharge planner at Transylvania Regional Hospital and CarePartners Hospice (32 years).

828-553-0282

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Rev. Bob Kintner

Organist

Reverend Kintner serves as our church organist, providing beautiful music leadership for our Sunday worship services.

828-329-2457

Kathy Palmer

Pianist

Kathy joined LTUMC as our pianist in October 2024. We are blessed to have her share her talents with us.

✝ Church administrator position currently vacant. Contact the church office at 828-966-9017 for administrative inquiries.

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