Oldest Methodist congregation in the U.S.-Johns Street UMC

Oldest Methodist congregation in the U.S.
John Street United Methodist Church is a 250-year-old treasure standing among the skyscrapers and Wall Street landmarks in the heart of New York City’s financial district. The congregation is believed to be the oldest Methodist congregation in North America, founded in 1766 as the Wesleyan Society in America. The current church building dates to 1841. Francis Asbury preached at John Street many times, and early General Conferences met here. Artifacts on site include the original pulpit, church record books, and a clock given by John Wesley in 1769. UMC.org reader Deborah says, “Not only is their worship space lovely, but they have a fine small museum of early Methodism in the basement. Surrounded by skyscrapers, and just a couple of blocks from the Twin Towers, it’s a great place to worship when in Manhattan.”

(Source: www.umc.org)