Wesley United Methodist Church has a rich history in the city of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, starting in the 1850's. Click on the link below to download a PDF file that will tell you all about its history.
The history of Wesley is bound to the history of the United Methodist Church. This history dates back to the 1730s when John Wesley founded the Methodist religion. The following is a quote he made that defines a Methodist.
In the words of John Wesley (1703-1791) "A Methodist is ... one who loves the Lord his
God with all his heart, with all his soul, with all his mind, and with all his strength."
Read more about the founding of the Methodist religion by clicking the link below to download a file that explains the history of the Methodist movement in the United States.