Keith Memorial United Methodist Church

Keith Memorial United Methodist Church is a congregation in Athens that began on the Tennessee frontier and has passed through several denominations and four physical buildings. It marked its 175th anniversary in 1999. Worship includes a traditional service with hymns and organ music and a more creative gathering with live music. The church also runs ministries for kids, youth, adults and music, a Nourish One Child effort and a Children's Academy, and Emmalyne Rikard serves as Director of Children's Ministries. David Jackson is senior pastor and Mark Reedy is associate pastor. Visitors can plan a visit through the church's pages or worship online. Rated 4.6 from 14 Google reviews, 12 of them five stars. Hours are posted. Call the church to confirm what the Children's Academy offers.