| In 1886 a group of religious minded residents set
about to establish a Methodist Church in Wissinoming. Initially it was in the form
of a Cottage Prayer Service. Their leader, Arthur T. Garren, held the first meetings
in his home located at Comly and Hegerman Streets. By the year 1888 the attendance
had grown sufficiently to warrant the unofficial organization of a Methodist Church.
The members then used the Town Hall at Jackson and Vankirk Streets as their place of
worship.
Subsequently, they recognized the need to build a church to accommodate
their rapidly growing flock. In 1891 the decision was made to establish a Methodist
Church in Wissinoming. A lot was purchased at the corner of Comly and Jackson
Streets. Ground was broken under the leadership of Rev. S. C. Woodhead, and the
frame church was completed in 1893. With the passing of the years it became evident
that a larger facility was needed to cope with the increasing membership.
In August 1910 the frame structure was moved to the rear of the
property. On August 20, 1910 special ground breaking exercises were held to begin
erection of the present church. The cornerstone was laid on September 16, 1911.
The new Church of Homesburg granite was completed in 1912 with the first service
being held on Sunday, April 14, 1912.
In 1927 construction of a new Sunday School Building and Social Hall
was begun. The cornerstone was laid on Saturday June 17, 1928 at which time special
services were held.
The parsonage at 4616 Devereaux Street was purchased in 1919 and
currently remains at this location.
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