Community · Worship · Connections
Whether you are visiting for a weekend or settling into a new home, this guide helps you contact local congregations and find their own information about worship, children’s programs and community activities. These are selected churches with public sources; this is not a complete list of Stanly County churches or faith communities.
Albemarle · Around the county · Planning a visitChurches in Albemarle
| Congregation | Location | Contact and visitor information |
|---|---|---|
| The Gathering | 175 North First Street | Services, visitor information and ministries · Email |
| Boomerang Church | 28594 NC Highway 73 | Worship and community groups · 704-982-1515 |
| Our Lady of the Annunciation Catholic Church | 416 North Second Street | Mass schedules and parish news · 704-982-2910 |
| Central United Methodist Church | 172 North Second Street | Plan a visit · 704-982-8158 |
| Christ Episcopal Church | 428 Pee Dee Avenue | Worship, directions and church information |
For Annunciation, the Diocese of Charlotte parish directory also provides contact details and regular English and Spanish Mass information. Use the parish’s own updates for holiday schedules and temporary changes.
Find a congregation around the county
Town names below help you orient your trip. A mailing address may use a nearby town’s name, so check the street address and congregation’s directions before traveling.
| Community and congregation | Visitor address | Direct link and phone |
|---|---|---|
| Norwood · First Presbyterian Church | 207 South Main Street, Norwood | What to expect · 704-474-5392 |
| Stanfield · First Baptist Church | 200 NC Highway 200, Stanfield | Services and ministries · 704-888-5850 |
| Oakboro · First Baptist Church | 322 North Main Street, Oakboro | Church website · 704-485-4313 |
| Badin · Badin Baptist Church | 28 Falls Road, Badin | Church website · 704-422-3764 |
| Locust · First Baptist Church | 320 Central Avenue South, Locust | Church website · 704-888-2431 |
| New London · First Baptist Church | 111 East Church Street, New London | Church website · 704-463-5412 |
| Red Cross · Red Cross Baptist Church | 112 West Red Cross Road, Oakboro mailing address | Church website · 704-485-4332 |
| Richfield area · Pauls Crossing Baptist Church | 40461 Pauls Crossing Road, Richfield | Church website · 704-463-7012 |
The Uwharrie Baptist Association member directory supplies the additional Baptist church contacts above and includes more congregations across Stanly and Montgomery counties. Its membership represents one part of the area’s religious community.
Before your first visit
Use a congregation’s own website or call its office to confirm service times, the entrance to use, accessible parking and any children’s check-in arrangements. Ask directly about language services, nursery availability or programs you are interested in. Schedules may change for holidays and special services.
Explore the town guides, new resident guide and community support resources for more local connections. Congregations of any tradition can submit a public listing or correction for future additions.
Public sources reviewed September 25, 2026. Listings provide contact paths and do not imply endorsement or a complete county census.
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