Our History
How it all started...
The United Methodist Church of Johnstown has a long and colorful history. In 1967, the Evangelical United Brethren (EUB) Church, which had been in Johnstown since 1890, and the Methodist Episcopal Church, which formed in Johnstown in 1903, decided to join congregations to form the United Methodist Church. This was the first UMC west of the Mississippi. The two congregations met on June 18th at Dilley Chapel, which was the EUB church’s building, because it was larger and held a Service of Unification.
Dilley Chapel continued to be the meeting place for the combined church until October 6, 1974, when the cornerstone of the new church building at 108 King Avenue, Johnstown, was laid, and the building was dedicated to God and is still being occupied to this day.
Over the years, our church has been an important part of the Johnstown/Milliken communities. Events like the annual rummage sale, Vacation Bible School, and, of course Turkey Dinner, which have been a part of our lives since before 1914, are met with expectation by the residents of both communities.
Expanding the vision...
Here at the United Methodist Church of Johnstown, we are continually looking for ways to help our communities grow in ways that help each other, but also ways that help us to love God, neighbor, and self. If you know of a particular community group that would like our support, please let us know!
We believe the church is at its best when it's not just a place to gather, but a people who go out—serving, supporting, and standing alongside others. From hosting local programs and partnering with nonprofits to opening our doors for neighborhood meetings and youth activities, we want to be a resource for those doing good in our community. If there’s a way we can lend space, volunteers, prayer, or presence, we’d love to hear how we can come alongside you.
Be a part of our story...
Join us every Sunday as we gather to worship together at 9:30 am on Sundays