Tapestry depicting 200 years of Methodist mission. Image courtesy the General Board of Global Ministries of The United Methodist Church.

The Methodist Mission Bicentennial

In 2019, The United Methodist Church recognized and celebrated the 200th anniversary of the founding of the Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church, one of our predecessor denominations. 

Explore these pages to learn more about the Methodist Mission Bicentennial, learn about John Stewart's mission to the Wyandott Nation that launched the Missionary Society, and read stories of ways United Methodists and our predecessors have been sharing the Gospel for 200 years.

About the Bicentennial
The Wyandott Indian Mission, founded by John Stewart, was the first Methodist mission. Photo courtesy of William Swain, Wyandott Nation.

The Rev. Fred Day shares the story of our original missionary, inspiration and impetus for the first permanent Methodist mission enterprise.

The bicentennial anniversary of the mission work of the Methodist Church, was recognized and celebrated with a conference April 8-10, 2019.

More than 350 United Methodist missionaries serve in more than 65 countries around the world.

Explore stories of Methodists spreading the gospel worldwide: from evangelizing to empowering women, building peace to conducting medical missions.

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