Fletcher United Methodist Church had it's start in 1856 at Patty's Chapel, about a mile and a half from the church's present location, named after Rev. Raphael Patty. Our current sanctuary, at 50 Library Road, was built in 1928 at a cost of $15,000. The land was donated by the Poteat family, who were members of the church. The first expansion took place in 1948. In 1965, our weekday kindergarten program began, a much needed service in the community. Our newest wing to the church, where our current Sonshine Preschool is located, was built under a Duke Endowment fund in 1969. We have recently had the blessing of being able purchasing an additional 1.8 acres of land surround our church, upon which we plan to build a new sanctuary.