About Us

1889-Present

 

The First Methodist Episcopal Church began the same year as the famous 1889 land run.  The first church building was constructed in 1893 on the corner of Watts and Rock Island streets.  The old frame church was replaced in 1910 with a larger cement Spanish-style building in the same location.

 

The St. John's Methodist Episcopal Church, South had its beginning in March 1891.  The frame church building was erected in 1892 on the corner of Barker and Russell streets.  In 1922, the congregation moved into their new larger brick church building on the corner of Barker and Woodson streets.  The name was changed to Central Methodist Church in 1939.

 

On March 4, 1948, the First Methodist Church of El Reno and the Central Methodist Church merged and was known as the First Methodist Church until May 13, 1948 when the name of the merger churches was changed to Wesley United Methodist Church.

 

A large wing was added in 1952.  Then another addition was made in 1994 to the church.

 

The history of this great church is both unique and interesting.  It shows the dedication of the church members (past and present) to make Wesley United Methodist Church the faithful congregation it is today.  Even though it began as two separate churches, it now has a united church membership in doing the Lord's work.

 

Our mission is to be a community of Christian believers who strive to heal the hurts of society by sharing God's Word and living our faith through our prayers, presence, gifts and services.  With the many talents, skills and capabilities of its members, this church will continue to have a great impact on all people in the name of Jesus Christ.