The Pitman United Methodist Church has its roots in the Pitman Grove Camp Meeting. During the summer of 1871, a group of clergy from the New Jersey Annual Conference started the Pitman Grove Camp Meeting. They met every Sunday during the summer, but as the Camp Meeting grew, so did the number of year-round residents. In 1885, the Pitman Grove Methodist Episcopal Church was founded. There have been several name and building changes over the years, but what started in 1885 is now our Pitman United Methodist Church.
Far more important than our history is that we are rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We have a Creator who made all of us and loves all of us. And through Jesus, we have an opportunity to restore and grow in our relationship with God. Our God is eternal; the celebration of God’s love and grace which started in 1871 is the same love and grace that we celebrate today.
The Pitman Grove Camp Meeting tradition continues this summer. For the 154th year, the Bible will be preached in the center of our town, in what is known as the Pitman Grove. During the months of July and August, Christians of several denominations will gather in the Grove on Sunday evenings. Through Music and Word, we will celebrate our God and listen for what He wants to tell us in our lives today.
Pitman Camp Meeting
WHO: Anyone!
WHERE: Pitman Grove Auditorium (click here for directions)
WHEN: On Sunday evenings, starting July 13
TIME: 7:30 PM
2025 Schedule…
The Camp Meeting will be held on seven consecutive Sunday evenings during July and August. Each night features a host church with featured music and a sermon. Here’s the lineup (click on each drop down box to see the details):
July 13
Host Church: First UMC, Glassboro
Music: Glassboro Praise and Worship Team (“Magnify”)
Speaker: Rev. Tim Conaway (Sr. Pastor, FUMC)
July 20
July 27- PUMC
Host Church: Pitman United Methodist Church
Music: Pitman UMC Praise & Worship
Speaker: Rev. Mike Chapman (Sr. Pastor, PUMC)
August 3
August 10
Host Church: Richwood United Methodist Church
Music: Richwood Praise & Worship, “Sanctified”
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Steve Herman (Sr. Pastor, Richwood UMC)
August 17
Host Church: Joy Community Fellowship
Music: Joy Community Fellowship
Speaker: Rev. Jeff Crispin, Seek Him Ministries
August 24
Host Churches: Ebenezer UMC (Auburn) and Hudson UMC (Pedricktown)
Message: Rev. Bret Walker
Music: Isaac & Bret Walker
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