In 1895, in an old brick school house located in East Columbus, a group of Christians gathered together by the light of oil lamps. Reverend H. H. Sheldon preached his first sermon on Sunday night, October 6, 1895, to the church's twenty-one members which began a three week revival resulting in a number of conversions. This was the beginning of East Columbus United Methodist Church

In 1950, ground was purchased at Indiana Avenue and Cleveland Street to house the church's ever-increasing congregation. On September 6, 1959, formal dedication services of the $200,000.00 debt-free church were held--just fives years from the date of the first service in the sanctuary.

Over the past one hundred years, forty dedicated, hard-working pastors have served at East Columbus United Methodist Church. Twenty-one individuals from the congregation have entered the ministry.

Through the years, we have always believed in the importance of fulfilling the Great Commission of Christ through local, national and international outreach and missions. Our church has contributed numerous hours of time and effort to various forms of Christian outreach. We have also sponsored many missionaries in the field with both prayer and financial support.

Although the past is but a dim shadow of what used to be, for us, it is also a reflection of the future, for our vision and goal are the same as they were for those first members meeting by lamplight. We are committed to all generations to win, disciple, and serve. We will minister to people where they are, strengthen and empower disciples on their journey, and glorify God in all things.

No matter how the world changes around us, our foundation at East Columbus United Methodist Church remains the same--a loving God who is unchanging and steadfast through the ages and His Word that will never pass away. It is our prayer that in the days ahead, our church will continue to grow in numbers and in dedication to Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior as we continue by His side until He comes again.