Greetings and God Bless You! 
My name is Gene Maddox and I have been blessed to serve as pastor of Trinity since June of 2001. Some people call me Pastor Gene, while others call me Gene. Your choice. I have been given a wonderful wife, Leslie, and two incredible daughters, Bethany and Hannah.

As pastor, I seek first of all to grow in my relationship with Jesus Christ.

Though I was a Methodist during my childhood and youth, it was not until age twenty at a non-denominational church that I realized that when Jesus hung and died on a cross two thousand years ago, He did it for me! I, because of my own rebellion was the one who deserved condemnation, but Jesus was willingly condemned in my place. I sinned; He willingly suffered and died. And now, there He was, loving me and offering me forgiveness! How could I help but immediately fall in love with Him?! How could I do anything else but surrender my life to Him and follow Him?! Clearly, this event was, and continues to be, the defining moment of my life. Christ is my reason for living. He is full of grace and truth! He is my life, my joy, and my Lord and God.

Since that time in the summer of 1974, He has led me to receive my Master of Divinity Degree (1982) from Asbury Theological Seminary, become a United Methodist pastor (1986), and receive my Doctor of Divinity Degree (2004), again from Asbury. In other words, I’m still very much a beginner.

Jesus Christ is my reason for being a pastor. Why in the world He called Gene Maddox to be a pastor for Him is beyond me. No one is more unworthy than I; and I have A.D.D. And yet…here I am!

My number two goal as a pastor is to lead our church to know Christ and make Christ known in our community and world. (Number 1 is the 2nd paragraph.) I pray that our church’s heart can beat more and more in sync with God’s heart and, consequently, more and more be His feet and hands to a hurting and dying world.

What can I tell you about Trinity United Methodist Church?

First, let me tell you what we do not care about. We don’t care about how much money someone makes, the color of one’s skin, one’s primary language, or one’s past. We do care very much about genuinely seeking to know and follow the Lord Jesus Christ (please read our “Mission” and “Vision” statements). We care greatly about being teachable and willing to learn and change and grow. And we care and are excited about the real possibility of you coming to visit us!

If you are looking for something more in your life, please permit me to suggest that the “something” you’re looking for is really a “Someone” whose name is Jesus! In His own Words,” come and see”! 

Blessings on you! Pastor Gene Maddox 386-546-2733

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Lay Leader – Gary Simpson 

You are always welcome at Trinity United Methodist Church. We are happy to invite you to worship and grow spiritually through the many programs that we provide. We have small groups for Bible study during the week and offer both Contemporary and Traditional Sunday morning worship services. Sunday School is a time to discuss Bible Scriptures and learn from other disciples of Christ. We invite you to join us as we strengthen our relationship with Jesus through study, discussion, support, and caring based upon the teachings of the Bible. We look forward to seeing you soon. 

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Directions/Location

We are located in Palatka, at 1400 Husson Avenue, next to the River Breeze Elementary School (Office: 386-325-5272), (Pastor: 386-546-2733)
If you’re traveling north on US Hwy 17 from East Palatka: continue north on Hwy 17 across the Memorial Bridge into Palatka. You will turn left onto Moseley Ave [Moseley is the next stop light once you go through the stop light by Wendy’s]. Travel on Moseley until you reach the 2nd stop light. At this 2nd light turn right onto Crill Ave. Travel on Crill until 1st stop light [Jerry’s Drive-In is on your left at this intersection] and turn left onto Husson Ave. Our church will be on your right approximately ¼ miles down Husson. [It is painted solid white with tall white steeple and cross, next to the elementary school’s circular track]

If you’re traveling east on State Rd. 20 from Francis: continue traveling east on Hwy 20 until you reach the stop light at Husson Ave. At this light, you’ll see Jerry’s Drive-In. Turn right onto Husson Ave. and our church will be on your right approximately ¼ mile down Husson. [It is painted solid white with tall white steeple and cross, just past the elementary school’s circular track]

If you’re traveling south on US Hwy 17 from Bostwick: continue on US 17 until you reach the stop light at State Rd 19. Turn right [can’t turn left!] onto 19.  Continue on 19 until you reach the stop light at State Rd 20. At this intersection, there is a Walgreens on your left and a gas station and Popeye’s Chicken on your right. Turn left onto State Rd 20 and continue traveling east on Hwy 20 until you reach the stop light at Husson Ave. At this light, you’ll see Jerry’s Drive-In. Turn right onto Husson Ave. and our church will be on your right approximately ¼ mile down Husson. [It is painted solid white with tall white steeple and cross, next to the elementary school’s circular track]

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