Chaplain's Chapel United Methodist Church

Methodism came to this area in the late 18th century when pioneering circuit riders such as Francis Asbury visited local residents to spread the message of their faith. The origin of this congregation can be traced to 1859, when the ...

Slaughter Neck United Methodist Church

The history of this congregation can be traced to the early days of Methodism in this country. In 1777 a group of area residents gathered at the home of a “Mr. Shockely” to organize a local Methodist “Society.” While visiting ...

First United Methodist Church Of Attalla

In 1851 twelve Methodists meet in Newton (later Attalla) to plan a Methodist Episcopal Church. A crude log building on North Fifth Street served as the first church. In 1861 and again in 1882 the church relocated on Fifth to ...

Hilton United Methodist Church

The Hilton Methodist Episcopal Church, South was organized in 1850. The first church was erected one mile southwest of Hilton on the Lower River Road. This structure was sold after the Civil War and services were then conducted in an ...

St. George's United Methodist Church

The roots of this congregation can be traced to the late 1700’s, when Methodist pioneers such as Francis Asbury and Freeborn Garrettson visited this area to propagate the faith. Meetings were held in the open air and in private residences. ...

Daisy United Methodist Church

1889- Sunday School and cottage prayer meetings begun

1890- Church organized and admitted to Annual Conference; George Strickland elected steward; Service held in schoolhouse

1894- Services held in Presbyterian Church

1907- Baptist Church building purchased for $300; Trustees: Hilton Moore, Clinton Strickland, L.L. ...

Goshen United Methodist Church

A local society of Methodists was organized and meeting in this community by the 1790s. The first meetings were held in the homes of its members. On July 7, 1801, the group initiated the subscription of funds to establish a ...

Claxton First United Methodist Church

First organized church in Claxton, Georgia,

First Pastor -- Rev. C.S.T. Strickland

Charter Members

Member`s Name, Date Joined

Joseph M. Bradley, May 10, 1893

Mrs. Agnes Bradley Rogers, May 10, 1893

Willis F.M. Edwards, May 10, 1893

Hattie Edwards, May 10, 1893

Mrs. Ida ...

First United Methodist Church of Lufkin

Margaret (Fullerton) Abney, born in Alabama in 1829, joined the Methodist church with her family at a camp meeting held at nearby McKendree campground in 1863. Because the nearest Methodist church was ten miles away, Mrs. Abney held bible study ...

Bethel United Methodist Church

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Established in 1856 by French Huguenot families with the consolidation of Lodebar, Rembert, Clark, and Sardis Methodist Churches, all dating from the early settlement of Sumter District. The first minister was Rev. Bond English; trustees were James W. Rembert, ...