About us
A church is a living body that draws its breath on the faith, zeal, and love of Christ passed from generation to generation.
During the mid-nineteenth century, a few years prior to the Civil War, there was a great religious revival in the country. At the time there were about thirty families residing in West Livingston, a dairy farming section of the town.
Andrew Miller Kent donated a tract of land in the area of Walnut Street and Old Northfield Road ( now known as the West Hobart Gap Rd), and also contributed funds for the construction of the church building. The construction of the church was completed by the fall and the dedication was in November of 1858. The following are the important dates to mark the occasions.
1858 | LUMC founded by the Methodist Society and with money and land donated an edifice was built |
1892 | Parsonage constructed next to the church as student ministers from Drew University were in need of housing. |
1937 | Church is moved 20 feet back from the road onto a foundation. |
1946 | Name is changed from the Methodist Episcopal Church to the Methodist Church |
1952 | Growing congregation dictates the need for the addition of a chancel, an auditorium, kitchen and several classrooms |
1965 | Present Church is completed, purchase of the new parsonage on Longview Drive. |
1968 | Name is changed from the Methodist Church to the United Methodist Church. |
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In November 2007 the Livingston United Methodist Church will be celebrating 150th anniversary. We are proud of the rich history and dedication and commitment of the people. We pray that God will continue to help us to grow in faith and in service.