Sparta
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Sparta United Methodist Church
The mission of the Church is to Pray, Study, Witness, and Serve each other and the community in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
History
In 1852 history records the existence of the Methodist Episcopal Church in Sparta as a duly organized body. The Michigan Annual Conference at Niles shows a record of the appointment of Rev. J. H. Harder to Sparta. Although it is very likely the church must have been organized shortly before, in the absence of any other date, it would, from a historical viewpoint, seem fitting to use September 15, 1852, as the date the church was organized.
Sparta Township was founded in 1846 and the Sparta Methodist Church was its first organized body of worship. This was nineteen years before Sparta became a Village in 1871.
Today
The Sparta United Methodist Church is a live and active example of Christ’s work being done on Earth. We are located 20 minutes north of Grand Rapids, Michigan, in the small, but growing community of Sparta.
Through the years, Sparta United Methodist Church has contributed much to the community through its ministry and stewardship and also hosts various groups.
History
In 1852 history records the existence of the Methodist Episcopal Church in Sparta as a duly organized body. The Michigan Annual Conference at Niles shows a record of the appointment of Rev. J. H. Harder to Sparta. Although it is very likely the church must have been organized shortly before, in the absence of any other date, it would, from a historical viewpoint, seem fitting to use September 15, 1852, as the date the church was organized.
Sparta Township was founded in 1846 and the Sparta Methodist Church was its first organized body of worship. This was nineteen years before Sparta became a Village in 1871.
Today
The Sparta United Methodist Church is a live and active example of Christ’s work being done on Earth. We are located 20 minutes north of Grand Rapids, Michigan, in the small, but growing community of Sparta.
Through the years, Sparta United Methodist Church has contributed much to the community through its ministry and stewardship and also hosts various groups.