History of our church

In Southampton, Methodism became a permanent organization in December of 1843.  The members met in a small building until 1883 when property was acquired and ground was broken for a church on the present site (160 Main Street).  By 1903, the congregation had grown to such an extent that it was necessary to build an addition to the north of the sanctuary.  This addition, called the church hall, was used for meetings and Sunday school.  Through the years, with continual membership growth, another building program became necessary.  As such, in 1930 a Primary Department, a kitchen, and additional bathrooms were added to the church.  In 1997, construction began for a separate Christian Education building.  This provided handicap entrances as well as additional doorways and bathrooms.  Also, four large classrooms, wide hallways designed to meet State requirements, a teachers lounge, and an assembly room for large gatherings were created.  These facilities not only service the current Sunday school program, but also host a variety of other programs during the week including a Nursery school.  The result of all this hard work is a truly beautiful church.  This church has been home to only four ministers in the past thirty years  - Reverend Ivan Gossoo, Reverend Jack King, Reverend Koonae Lee, and now Reverend Leslie Duroseau.

Sunday Morning Service- 10am

The Sunday Worship service follows the traditional United Methodist Order of Worship and features music by our talented organist, Ray Dublis, and the Chancel choir. Communion is offered on the first Sunday of every month.

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The Roy L. Wines, Jr. Christian Education Building

The Roy L. Wines, Jr. Christian Education Building was completed in 2000. The facility has several class rooms, a conference room and an

assembly room. They are used by our Sunday school and many outreach programs, such as ESL Classes.