Ledyard United Methodist Church
King Ferry, NY, 13081

"Sharing in Faith, Growing by Grace"

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The Past

The history of the United Methodist Church dates back to 1738 England and the spiritual revival begun by John Wesley.

Three church edifices have stood on the ground now occupied by the Ledyard Church. The records do not show how or when the Methodists of Ledyard Church came in to possession of their first "meeting house", but there are evidences that in 1833 they were comfortably housed in a frame structure with huge timbers and which was, for those early days, a pretentious church. It is probable that this house was erected the year of the organization of the church, although regular Methodist preaching had been held for some time prior to this date.

Over the course of time, a desire was awakened in the hearts of the people to build a better house for the worship of God and accordingly some time in the late forties the old meeting house was removed to a new location to make way for the second edifice for the use of the Methodists in Ledyard. The original building stood nearby for many years at the Haines homestead on Route 34B south of Ledyard.

The second church was fair indeed, but time made even that building to need extensive repairs, and under the pastorate of Reverend Elias Hoxie, it was remodeled within and renovated without to meet the needs of a new generation. But its new glory was to be of short duration for in the succeeding pastorate, it was consumed by fire on February 8, 1873. The only relic rescued from the flames was the clock which now hangs upon the wall of the third edifice.

Out of the ashes of the second church arose the present church builidng, a fair temple of the Lord. Its dedication occurred on January 6, 1875, with the whole cost of $6,500 provided for at that time. Redecorations have been made three times, in 1891, 1911, and 1947. More recently in 1983, the exterior was extensively refurbished. Over $12,000 was raised with the help of current and past parishoners. Contributions came from as far away as California. The church was restored to its original colors; white vinyl siding, accented by blue-gray trim.

Current Ministry Opportunities inlcude:

Homestyle Turkey Dinners: (2nd Sunday, @Noon, June through October)

Guatemala Mission Trips

Samartian's Purse

Christmas Cheer Boxes

Church Choir

Bible Study / Sunday School

Cayuga Lake Grange #1210

Cayuga Lake Junior Grange #410

Boy Scout Troop 95

Church Women United

Southern Cayuga Wider Parish

Compassion International

Pastoral Counseling

Special Music Each Sunday

...and much more!
 

Special Worship Experiences:

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

Ash Wednesday Service

Good Friday Prayer service

Palm Sunday

Easter Sunday

Worship on the Green

**Communion 1st Sunday each month**