MEEKER | In March 2023, members of Meeker’s second-oldest church agreed to disagree. By a vote, the majority of the congregation decided to disaffiliate from the United Methodist Church denomination and become an independent Methodist church. This vote occurred as the Mountain Sky Conference and General Conference of the United[Read More…]
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Change of name for Methodist church
MEEKER | The 130-year-old Methodist Church at 809 Park Ave. is now operating as White River Methodist Church, Inc. Same church but with a new name. The church’s story is rich in history with several entity and name changes through the years. July 10, 1893, the pioneer congregation started[Read More…]
Public hearing on church May 17
A public hearing at Meeker Town Hall is scheduled for May 17 to discuss temporarily moving the century-old Methodist Church to the west end of Park Street until a permanent foundation in Ute Park can be built.
Slide Show: Sanctuary from the recession
Members of Meeker’s United Methodist Church broke ground Sunday for a new sanctuary. Given the economic times, Johnny Arrington, the church’s pastor, said the building project is a sign of the congregation’s faith and commitment.
