Hewett Memorial United Methodist Church began with a dream and the faith of Mrs. Oma Hewett. She made a donation to the Albertville District for the purpose of starting a new church, and early in 1961 she saw her dream come true. The church held their first service in February of 1961. Ground breaking for a permanent building took pace in August of that year. In 1966, an educational building was completed. By 1972, Hewett was no longer sharing a pastor with other churches, so they built a parsonage on church grounds.

The church continued to grow and by 1979 the need was seen for a new sanctuary. Money was raised and a new sanctuary was built next to the old one. The faith, love, and enthusiasm of the congregation led to continued growth during the 1980s. Soon the church was out of room in Sunday School classes and in the fellowship hall. In 1991, a new educational facility, including a fellowship hall and a new kitchen was completed. Office space was renovated, parking lots were paved, and the old fellowship hall and kitchen became Sunday school rooms and a youth room.

In 2002, an off site parsonage was purchased. Office space in the church was converted to two Sunday school rooms, and offices were moved into the old parsonage. Through fundraising projects, donations, and memorials, the United Methodist Women redecorated a portion of the old parsonage and created a Tea Room. Additional land adjoining the church property was also acquired. A ball field and picnic pavilion have been built on the land for the enjoyment of Hewett’s members and the community.

The current membership of the church 356 members, and on an average week, 140-180 people attend one of three worship services—a Saturday night outreach called “Safe Harbor,” an 8:30 a.m. contemporary service, and an 11:00 a.m. traditional service. Nineteen pastors have served the congregation; the current pastor, Jeff Ponder-Twardy, is serving his second year at Hewett.