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Methodism has at its roots one person whose vision, determination and faith inspired fellow seekers to re-assess their lives and renew their relationship with God. John Wesley (1703-1791) challenged the religious assumptions of his day, urging those to whom he preached to 'trust in Christ, Christ alone for salvation' for the assurance that we are all forgiven through Christ.

When John Wesley was at Oxford University, he was part of a small group of students who held regular meetings for Bible study, prayer and Communion. This earned them the nickname 'The Holy Club' or 'Methodists'.

Wesley became a priest in the Church of England, but in 1738 had a spiritual experience that he described as God working in his heart through faith in Christ. He launched a hugely influential preaching ministry and had a flair for organising people into small groups. These he named classes, with locally appointed preachers and leaders, which studied the gospels and prayed together. Wesley's new movement became a separate Church which grew rapidly throughout the 18th century and afterwards.

Resources in This Category

• African Methodist Episcopal Church

  http://www.ame7.org/
  Program, location and general information.

• Ashland United Methodist Church

  http://www.ashlandumc.org/
  Offers a welcome, history, ministries, missions, calendar, staff and photos.

• Fair Lawn United Methodist Church

  http://www.fairlawnumccolumbia.com/
  Includes photos, worship schedule, events calendar, and directions.

• Francis Burns United Methodist Church

  http://www.francisburns.org/
  Find out about worship services, ministries, and activities or read devotions.

• Grace United Methodist Church, Columbia

  http://www.gracecolumbia.org/
  Worship service schedules, ministries, photos and contact details.

• Heyward Street Church

  http://www.heywardst.church/
  Contact information, church calendar, worship services, and church related links.

• Main Street United Methodist Church

  http://www.mainstumc.com/
  Includes archives, bulletin, missions and contacts.

• Mill Creek United Methodist Church

  http://www.millcreekumc.org/
  Offers staff profiles, ministries, weekly sermons, photos, upcoming events and worship times.

• Northeast United Methodist Church

  http://www.neumc.com/
  Provides worship schedule, outreach, prayer requests, newsletter and links.

• Shandon United Methodist Church

  http://www.shandon-umc.org/
  Contact information, calendar, and descriptions of education, outreach, and fellowship at this Devine Street church.

• Trenholm Road United Methodist Church

  http://www.trenholmroad.org/
  Find out about the congregation, outreach, worship programs, and events or read the newsletter.

• Virginia Wingard Memorial United Methodist Church

  http://www.virginiawingardumc.com/
  Includes mission, worship schedule, ministries, staff directory, photos, map and calendar.

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