History Methodism in Marathon was born in 1830 with four members meeting in private homes and the school house. In 1842, the present building was completed and the congregation became a member a ten church preaching circuit. The church has survived a lightening strike, a tornado and being moved across the street. In 1931, Marathon became a centralized school and needed the land the church rested on. It was a huge undertaking to move the church across the street and turn it around--the job took nearly four weeks. In 1939, the sanctuary was "modernized." In more recent years, insulation was installed and thermopane windows added. The exterior ws protected and beautified with vinyl siding. In 1998, a major addition was built, consisting of a Christian education room, an office for the pastor, and a handicapped rest room. Every Sunday morning our 1862 church bell sounds over the valley, announcing that our old church is still proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ to all who will listen. We appreciate the past, and plan for the future of Methodism in Marathon with anticipation. Worship Services Worship services are held every Sunday at 11am. Adult Sunday School meets at 10:00am and Children's Sunday School meets at 9:30am. We welcome you to worship with us! Church Officers There are four main governing bodies of the church. These bodies take care of the business of the church. They are the administrative council, the trustees, the pastor-parish relations commitee, and the finance committee. Administrative Council Contact a council member for matters concerning business of the church, use of the church, suggestions for improvements. Your Marathon Administrative Council members are: Kelly Tillotson (Chair) Marguerite Lincoln (Lay Leader and UMW Chairperson) Rich Holl (Treasurer) Irene Penrose (Financial Secretary) Ethanie Holl (Council Secretary and Member-At-Large) Althea Parker (Recording Secretary and Lay Member to Annual Conference) Cheryl Johnson (Membership Secretary) Phyllis Jensen (Outreach Secretary) Doug Contri (Chair of Finance Committee) Duke Watros (Trustee and Member-At-Large) Pete Merihew (Trustee and Pastor/Parish Relations) Doris Merihew (Pastor/Parish Relations) Trustees Trustees deal with issuing pertaining to maintenance of the church and parsonage. Larry Cave Pete Merihew Dan Pitcher Althea Parker Floyd Parker Duke Watros Al Cobb Marguerite Lincoln Pastor-Parish Relations Committee The Pastor-Parish Relations Committee works on resolving any issues between the congregation and the pastor. Pete Merihew Doris Merihew Barb Pitcher Jacob Hall Julie Watros-Barber Cheryl Johnson Finance Committee The Finance Committee develops the yearly budget for the church. Doug Contri (Chairperson) Althea Parker (Lay Member to Conference) Kelly Tillotson (Chairperson of Administrative Board) Trustee Representative Barbara Pitcher (Treasurer) Marguerite Lincoln (Lay Leader) Rich Holl (Financial Secretary) Mary Ann Fitch (Other members)