Wasn’t it amazing how a simple idea could blossom into something so significant? Welcome to Christ’s Foundry United Methodist Church. Right here before us stands a testament to faith community and perseverance.
Christ’s Foundry UMC a vibrant hub in a Dallas Hispanic neighborhood wasn’t always this impressive structure. Its story began much more humbly. In 2001 the North Texas Conference identified a need. A growing Hispanic population lacked nearby United Methodist churches. Sara Wilke’s research confirmed this. Hispanics made up 80 percent of the area’s residents.
The church’s journey started in 2002 with a vote to establish a new church. Rev Owen Ross the founding pastor held initial services in his living room. Bible studies and Sunday afternoon worship filled his home. The congregation soon outgrew the space. They moved to a nearby apartment complex using a storage room called The Upper Room as their sanctuary. Services were held in Spanish every Sunday evening.
By July 2006 a morning service was added at Walnut Hill United Methodist Church. The growth continued. In 2007 a campaign began to build their own facility. For a time services were held at Lovers Lane UMC. Finally in 2011 construction of their own building was finished. The consecration took place in May 2012. The church stands today at Webb Chapel Road and Park Lane.
In 2017 Rev Amy Spaur took over pastoral leadership from Rev Owen Ross. Christ’s Foundry UMC continues its mission. It serves children youth and families. It provides educational relational physical and spiritual support for its immigrant neighbors. From a living room to a dedicated building Christ’s Foundry UMC’s journey embodies faith hope and love. It’s a story of growth resilience and unwavering dedication to its community. Isn’t it a truly inspiring story?