Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church began as a dream of Rev. M. C. Weikel, then District Superintendent of the Cleveland District. The dream reached fulfillment through the efforts of Rev. Jerry Anderson, who was chosen to serve as Wesley’s first pastor, along with six laymen: Oscar Maples, Newton Metzger, Carl Cavitt, Owen Swafford, Jim McAmis, and Clarence Carroll. The first service was held in a house purchased at the corner of Peerless Road and Maple Drive on November 19. 1961, with ninety persons present. Since then, Wesley has moved to 3405 Peerless Road and has undergone seven building programs, the latest being a multi-purpose building, Founders Hall, named after the pastors and laypersons on who shoulders we stand. From those ninety people who attended the first service, seventy-nine became charter members. Today our membership is over 1000. Ten pastors, nine associates, two Diaconal Ministers, and two Ministers of Visitation have served at Wesley.

Over the years, Wesley has served both the congregation and the community. Its ministries include:
· Pre-School
· Parents Day Out
· Boy Scouts
· Girl Scouts
· Children Ministry
· Youth Ministry
· Music Ministry
· Quilting Group
· Women’s Ministry
· Men’s Fraternity
· Stephen Ministry
· Quilts for Kids
· Shawl Ministry
· Spice of Life (Senior Adult Ministry)

We have sent mission teams around the globe and we are always looking to help those in need in Cleveland and Bradley County. Wesley has contributed leadership to the Cleveland District as well as Holston, Southeaster Jurisdictional, and General Conference,

Wesley has a Sunday School classes for all ages and provides a fellowship meal during the school year on Wednesday night. The meal is follow by programs for children, youth and several study courses offered for adults.

Wesley’s motto is “WHERE EVERYBODY IS SOMEBODY AND JESUS CHRIST IS LORD.” If you do not have a church home, we would love to have you join us in our church’s commitment to serve God faithfully and, as members, strive to become more like Jesus.

If you would like to read more about Wesley, download our information brochure. (1.8 MB)(Adobe Reader required). To learn more about joining Wesley, download HowToJoinWesley.pdf.

18-Jun-08