The Historical Register is a compilation of information on every
United Methodist Church in the Louisiana Annual Conference.
Acadiana
Alexandria
Baton Rouge
Lake Charles
Monroe
New Orleans
Shreveport
Varnado United Methodist Church
City
Varnado 
Address
 25651 Washington St.
2003 Membership
 90
Date Founded
 1910

Previous church building
      The original church, a small quaint wooden structure, was built in 1910.  The present church was built in 1956 under the leadership of Rev. S.J. McLean.  It was built of brick and included two classrooms and a small fellowship area.  In 1980, the facility was expanded to add a storage area and three more classrooms under the leadership of Rev. Karl Wood.
      In 1994, the church received its first female pastor, Rev. Ester Hammond.  Under her leadership, a preschool playground was set up in memory of Helen Wood (wife of Rev. Wood).  She also started a food bank.  A $100 scholarship to graduating high school senior members was also set up at that time.
      Since the late 1980s, the church has a potluck dinner after services the first Sunday of every month. 
How to Get There:
    Take I-59 north from I-12.  Take exit #3 and head north on Hwy 41.  Hwy 41 merges into Hwy 21 at Bush.  Continue north on Hwy 21 to  Varnado.  Pass LA 436 and turn right onto LA 436-1.  There will be a Hibernia Bank on your left and a blinking light at this intersection.  Take a left on Washington St.  The church is just ahead on the left.
Historical Register
Main Page
Archives & History
Main Page
Louisiana Conference
Main Page