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Mulberry Street is a church committed to its community and congregation. We’d love to hear from you and will be happy to answer any questions you have.

Main Line

(478) 745 8601

After Hours On-Call Line

(478) 219-9926

Macon, Georgia, USA

719 Mulberry Street

Monday-Thursday

8:30am - 5:00pm

Friday-Saturday

Closed

Sunday

9:00am - 12:00pm

CLERGY STAFF

REV. JACK VARNELL

SENIOR PASTOR

Jack's Bio

Rev. Jack Varnell

Senior Pastor at Mulberry Street UMC

Jack grew up moving around South Georgia as the son of a United Methodist pastor. He graduated high school from Swainsboro High School in 2003. He studied Religion & Philosophy at Valdosta State University and graduated from Asbury Theological Seminary in 2013. Jack is an ordained elder in the United Methodist Church. He was appointed to serve as Mulberry Senior Pastor in September 2024. Jack sees his role as helping the church be the best that it can be for God and the kingdom.

Jack enjoys spending his free time reading, collecting baseball cards, watching movies, cheering on UGA and the Braves. He is excited about being a part of what God is doing in and through Mulberry St. UMC!

REV. Payton Stone

ASSOCIATE PASTOR

Payton's Bio

Rev. Payton Stone

Associate Pastor at Mulberry Street UMC

Payton grew up in Cartersville, Georgia, and graduated from Berry College in 2018 with a degree in Religion and Psychology. In May 2022, he earned his Master of Divinity from Duke Divinity School, receiving a Certificate in Faith-Based Organizing, Advocacy, and Social Transformation. In July 2022, Payton was appointed as Associate Pastor at Mulberry United Methodist Church.

Since July 2025, Payton also serves as the pastor for The Bridge UMC in Milledgeville, a new church start within the North Georgia Annual Conference. He is passionate about pastoral care, discipleship, and partnering with others to discern and live into God’s mission in the world.

Payton enjoys reading, board games, and soccer. He and his wife, Mallory, joyfully welcomed their son, Xander, in August 2024. Together, they are grateful for this new season of life and excited about what God is doing at Mulberry and throughout Macon.