Looking for a Church Near Lake Martin? Sunday Worship Times & Directions
If you are looking for a church near Lake Martin, Lake Martin Presbyterian Church meets every Sunday at 691 Central Road in Eclectic, Alabama. Sunday School begins at 8:15 AM and worship starts at 9:30 AM. We are a Presbyterian Church in America (PCA) congregation, and we welcome neighbors from Alexander City, Dadeville, Equality, Tallassee, Wetumpka and every cove in between.
Whether you live at the lake year round, keep a lake house for the weekends, or are here for a week of vacation, finding a church in a new place can feel like guesswork. Where is it, what time does it start, and what will it be like when you walk in? This page answers those questions so you can simply show up.
Sunday Worship at a Glance
Here is everything you need for your first Sunday in one place.
Sunday School: 8:15 AM
Worship service: 9:30 AM
Where we worship: 691 Central Road, Eclectic, AL 36024
Mailing address: P.O. Box 214, Alexander City, AL 35011
Pastor: Rev. William Skinner (meet our leadership team)
Denomination: Presbyterian Church in America (PCA)
Questions before you visit: contact our church
Our mailing address is a P.O. box, so please use the worship address when you put us into your map app.
Getting to Lake Martin Presbyterian Church
We meet at 691 Central Road, Eclectic, AL 36024. Put that address in your map app before you head out, and you will find us without trouble. People come to us from all around the lake, so here is how it looks from where you might be starting.
Coming from Alexander City. Looking for a Presbyterian church near Alexander City? Eclectic is a short Sunday morning drive from town, so you can be in your seat well before the 9:30 AM service.
Coming from Dadeville. If you are searching for a church near Dadeville, we are an easy Sunday morning drive away, and Sunday School at 8:15 AM gives you a gentle start to the day.
Coming from Equality. Equality is part of the same lake community we serve, and it is a manageable drive to our door.
Coming from Tallassee or Wetumpka. If you are looking for a church near Tallassee or Wetumpka, we are a Sunday morning drive away in Eclectic, and you are warmly invited.
Coming from Birmingham, Montgomery, Auburn or Atlanta. Several of our attendees have lake houses at Lake Martin and make the trip in from those cities. Birmingham is roughly an hour and a half away, Montgomery is under an hour, Auburn is around an hour, and Atlanta is about two hours.
Not sure how to find us from your spot on the lake? Reach out through our contact page before Sunday and someone will point you the right way.
What a Sunday Morning Looks Like
Sunday School begins at 8:15 AM, followed by worship at 9:30 AM. Our worship includes singing, corporate prayer, Scripture reading, and a sermon that works verse by verse through a book of the Bible. First time faces are common here, not rare, and we have shaped this church to be a place where a newcomer feels welcomed.
Bringing children? Ask at the door and someone will point you to where children's ministry happens that week.
For a full walkthrough of your first visit, read What to Expect on Your First Sunday at Lake Martin Presbyterian Church. And if you only get to the lake some weekends, A Church for Lake Martin's Part Time Residents was written for you.
What Kind of Church Is Lake Martin Presbyterian?
Lake Martin Presbyterian Church is a Reformed congregation in the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA), a denomination formed in 1973. We hold to the Westminster Confession of Faith and the Larger and Shorter Catechisms, and we believe the Bible is the inspired and authoritative Word of God. You can read more on our beliefs page.
Our church began as a small Bible study in 2020 before it was organized as a church. The history page tells the full story, and our mission and vision page explains what we are aiming for: a welcoming, gospel centered community for local residents and part time lake neighbors alike.
Our pastor, Rev. William Skinner, is passionate about biblical preaching, historic Reformed worship and helping people grow together in the life of the church. You can learn more about him and our other leaders on the leadership page.
Staying Connected Between Visits
Living an hour or two away does not mean you have to feel disconnected from the church. Here are a few ways to stay close, whether you are at the lake this weekend or not.
Hear the sermon. Weekly messages are on our media page and on the Lake Martin Presbyterian Church podcast, so you can listen from home and walk in ready for your next Sunday.
Ask for prayer. Send a request through our prayer time page and our congregation will pray for you wherever you are.
Meet other women. Our women's ministry is a good way to build relationships beyond Sunday morning.
Get the weekly email. You can sign up for our weekly email newsletter at the bottom of our homepage.
Learn about membership. The Inquirers Class is a low pressure way to learn what we believe and how membership works. Contact us to ask about the next one.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is Sunday worship at Lake Martin Presbyterian Church?
Sunday School begins at 8:15 AM and worship starts at 9:30 AM every Sunday.
Where is the church located?
We worship at 691 Central Road, Eclectic, AL 36024. Our mailing address is P.O. Box 214, Alexander City, AL 35011.
Is this a Presbyterian church near Alexander City or Dadeville?
Yes. Lake Martin Presbyterian Church is a PCA congregation serving the whole lake area, including Alexander City, Dadeville, Equality, Eclectic, Tallassee and Wetumpka.
Do I need to be Presbyterian to visit?
No. Whether you live here or are visiting for the weekend, you are warmly invited to worship with us this Sunday.
Do you have something for children?
Yes. Ask at the door and someone will point you to where children's ministry happens that week.
I only live at the lake part of the year. Can I still be part of the church?
Absolutely. A meaningful share of our congregation lives elsewhere and visits on that same kind of schedule. Read more in A Church for Lake Martin's Part Time Residents.
Can I listen before I visit?
Yes. Our weekly sermons are on our media page.
How do I learn more about joining?
Our Inquirers Class is the best place to start. Contact us and we will tell you about the next one.
We'd Love to Meet You
Whether you are a lifelong resident, a weekend neighbor, or a visitor passing through Lake Martin, you are welcome at Lake Martin Presbyterian Church. Join us this Sunday at 691 Central Road in Eclectic, with Sunday School at 8:15 AM and worship at 9:30 AM. If you have a question first, contact us and we will be glad to help.
"Now you are the body of Christ and individually members of it." 1 Corinthians 12:27
