ARTHUR – The Arthur United Church, located at 101 Tucker St., has been a place of worship in the community for decades.
The land on which the church sits was purchased in 1892 by the Methodist congregation and was formerly used as an apple orchard.
Construction of the church was completed in 1894 at a total cost of $10,000, with no mortgage ever being held on the building.
The churches first resident minister was Rev. A.E. Smith, and a dedication service was held the first Sunday in November of 1892.
Prior to the churches construction there was a congregation.
In 1850 the first schoolhouse was built in Arthur where Presbyterians, Methodists and English all held their services.
In 1854 Arthur was served by a missionary from Mount Forest and in 1867 Rev. A.D. Miller arrived as Arthur’s first resident minister.
Between 1878-79 there were five appointments the main ones being Arthur, Cumnock and Alma.
In 1885 congregations meeting at John Ternan’s home and the congregation meeting at George Kidnie’s home, formed Union congregation plus a class in Peel township, possibly the beginning of the Methodist Church. This group met on Dan Coffey’s farm.
In 1925 Arthur Methodist church became part of the United Church of Canada
The church has remained in its original building, built in 1892. The church regularly engages with community organizations such as Youth groups, food bank, Mental health, mission and service.
Services are Sunday mornings at 10:30am. Summer services outdoors (when possible).
