In 1883, Rev. J. Bancroft, presiding elder, and Rev. J. A. Moore, minister, called a meeting of members that included the Hobson, Holcroft, Walker, Scott, Huggins, Moore, True, Sadler, and Turpin families. The building committee consisted of Mr. Will Sadler, Mr. E. B. Holcroft, and Mr. J. A. Moore. Mrs. Sallie L. Hobson was granted the privilege of naming the church because she raised and donated the largest amount of funds for its construction. Newbern Methodists held services in the Presbyterian Church until 1884, when the present site was selected and the church building was completed in the fall. Its cornerstone was placed in the northeast foundation. The fine walnut altar rail is original and hand-hewn, and the pulpit and chairs were donated when the church was erected. The lumber used in construction was hand-hewn and mortised. The pews and lighting system have since been replaced, and services are held on the first Sunday of each month.