Our pastor.

Dr. Robert O'Keef - Dr. Robert D. (Bob) O'Keef has been an
Ordained Elder in the North Carolina Conference of the United
Methodist Church since 1974. He comes to serve Cumberland UMC from the North Raleigh UMC. He has served churches in Durham, Sanford, Rockingham, Kinston, Windsor, Chapel Hill, Richlands and Beaufort. Dr. O'Keef is a graduate of North Carolina Wesleyan College, Duke University Divinity School, and the Theological School of Drew University. Bob and his wife, Phyllis, have two grown children, Paul and Leigh Anna.  (thanks to NRUMC) more...

Our history.
      Our church, as it appears now, was completed in 1973. From its humble beginnings as a campsite church about 160 years ago, Cumberland United Methodist Church has served our community. Our church has a strong history of reaching out to that community. This is a tradition we intend to keep. more...