Our Wesleyan Heritage

United Methodists trace our heritage back to a pair of brothers who started the Methodist movement in 1700s England. John and Charles Wesley sought to "spread Scriptural holiness over the land." 

Explore our Wesleyan history and beliefs. 

The Holy Club at Oxford

Early members of the movement had nicknames like Holy Club, Bible Moths, Sacramentarians, and Enthusiasts. Learn why one name stuck.

Lovely Lane UMC

United Methodism began in 1968, but our roots go back to the 1700s. Explore this brief outline of our story.

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