Our History
In the 1700s Christianity experienced a vital and dynamic movement that swept across England. This awakening was largely the result of the labors of a few people, notably John Wesley and his brother Charles. But Wesley did not always enjoy a personal relationship with God, In spite of the fact that he was an ordained minister and had also served as a missionary to America, it was not until May of 1738 that he wrote: "I felt my heart strangely warmed. I felt I did trust in Christ, Christ alone..."
After this experience, a God-sent revival swept across the British isles, then leaped the Atlantic and made its impact on the American Colonies. During the Civil War, the issue of slavery as well as others, split the American Methodists into several different denominations.
Today United Methodists number about 8 million with 37,800 churches in the United States.
Our church was started in 1881 and was one of the first in Nevada. The congregation met originally over Lemaire's store. The education building was added in 1954. Inspite of its small size, the church's doors have always been open.