1823
Pioneer Beginnings
Buildings and Places
Explore the History
Follow the Story Across Two Centuries.
From a pioneer cabin in 1823 to the 2026 bicentennial — the milestones of First United Methodist Church, Rushville, Illinois.
The Timeline
Follow the story, year by year.
1823 marks the pioneer beginnings at the Calvin Hobart home; the bicentennial commemorates organized ministry from 1826 to 2026.
1823
Pioneer Beginnings
Buildings and Places
Early Methodist worship at the Calvin Hobart home
1826
Organized Ministry · 1826–2026
People and Service
Organized Methodist ministry takes root
1826
Organized Ministry · 1826–2026
People and Service
Organized Methodist ministry takes root
1918
Organized Ministry · 1826–2026
Buildings and Places
Fire destroys the church building
1918
Organized Ministry · 1826–2026
Buildings and Places
Fire destroys the church building
1919
Organized Ministry · 1826–2026
Worship and Music
The congregation dedicates its rebuilt church
1919
Organized Ministry · 1826–2026
Worship and Music
The congregation dedicates its rebuilt church
2018
Organized Ministry · 1826–2026
Education and Fellowship
Completion of the Fellowship Hall
2018
Organized Ministry · 1826–2026
Education and Fellowship
Completion of the Fellowship Hall
2026
Organized Ministry · 1826–2026
Worship and Music
Bicentennial commemoration
2026
Organized Ministry · 1826–2026
Worship and Music
Bicentennial commemoration
The story continues with every generation.