Church History

The Montezuma Methodist Church was formally organized on February 16, 1867, with the membership of 81 coming largely from Travelers Rest Methodist Church. Most of that earlier congregation have moved to the newly-founded town of Montezuma because of the arrival of the railroad lines. By 1887 the congregation had outgrown the original church and a new one was built at the location of the current church.

By 1916, a more modern building with Sunday School classrooms was needed. The current sanctuary building was constructed and the first service was held on March 25, 1917.

In the early 1950’s the educational building was added to the sanctuary. The Fellowship Hall was build in 1968 and in 1977 a Sunday School classroom was converted into a chapel.

The pipe organ was originally installed in 1917. The original console was changed in 1962. The organ was restored in 1988.

In recent years, many of the facilities have been modernized and expanded to meet the needs of the congregation.