Pearl River United Methodist Church is located at 65480 Louisiana Highway 41, Pearl River, Louisiana.

The original church is believed to have been located behind the current Hibernia Bank building, just off old Hwy 11 . At some point, the decision was made to move to "where the people are." In 1904, the present church was built at the corner of Church and Pine streets. In those early years, preaching was held about once a month by circuit riding preachers. The church was also used by the Baptist congregation and was used as the community's first school.

As time passed, the town began growing towards Hwy 41 and the congregation again felt the need to follow. The present site was purchased in 1985. Though plans were made to build a new church, the congregation wanted to keep the old building and moved it to its present site. It was refurbished and is thought to be the oldest standing structure in the Pearl River area. The congregation is proud to have served God not only through worship, but also through acts of love and outreach to their neighbors.

Pearl River United Methodist Church disaffiliated from the United Methodist Church in November 2022.

Source: Timothy Hebert, “The Historical Register of the Louisiana Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church,” (Louisiana: Louisiana Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church, 2004), page NO-51.