In 1846, a house for church and school purposes was built at Preemption corners (known today as Lipton Corners). It was used jointly by the Methodists, Presbyterians, and Episcopalians until each denomination was able to provide better accomodations. This building was used until 1867. the money to build this school-worship building was given by Mr. Lemuel Brewster of New York.

The Preemption Methodist Society was one of several circuits that constituted the old Camden Mills (afterwards called Milan) circuit until 1865, when it became a separate charge. With this charge, however, were three other appointments, including one which was located in Reynolds. At the close of the conference year in 1878, Preemption became a separate circuit station.

After holding services in the wooden church, the Methodists began construction of a new brick church building (now our present building). The construction was begun in 1906. They moved into and dedicated this building in 1907. The cost was $11,000. The new brick building was designed by Hammond Whitsitt, a son of a leading member of the church. The land the church was built on was owned by Mr. David Little.

The newspaper article covering the dedication of the new church had the following statements: "The largest individual subscriptions to the new church were by J.B. Clarke and Foster Armstrong who each contributed $700. S.E. Johnston on Monday sent in a ten dollar bill which made a handsome increase to the surplus. He also purchased a three dollar share in the new organ.