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Waynesville to celebrate country's
250th anniversary and 200 years of Methodism this weekend
[June 16, 2026]
Waynesville will be celebrating
our country's 250th anniversary on June 19th and 20th. Activities
will start at 5 p.m. in Gingerbread Park with food, games for all
ages, music and fireworks at dusk.
Saturday begins at 8 a.m. at the
Waynesville Global Methodist Church with breakfast being served
until 10 a.m. Vendors will be set up in Gingerbread Park starting at
9 a.m. There will also be inflatables, kids games, food and music.
Pie and ice cream will be served at the Methodist Church from 2-3
p.m. The parade is at 3 p.m. Food will be served at the Waynesville
American Legion from 4-10 p.m. with music from 7-10 p.m.
A more detailed listing of events
can be found on Facebook - Waynesville News and Events and
Waynesville American Legion Post #1189.
Waynesville is also celebrating 200 years of Methodism.
The Waynesville Methodist Church
being the oldest in Dewitt County. In 1826, Prettyman Marvel and his
wife Rebecca Barr Marvel held church services in their home, 1/2
mile SW of the present village. The first church in the village was
organized in 1834. In 1849, a new two story building was erected. In
1884, a Revival was held and the crowds were so large that there was
fear of the floor giving way. A decision was made to erect a new
building and in 1886 a very plain frame building was completed. The
present church was built in 1916 at a cost of $15,519.98. It was
completely paid for on the day of dedication, 8/27/1916.
In 1968, the Methodist denomination
joined with the United Brethren and became the Waynesville United
Methodist Church. In 2025, a vote was taken by members of the
Waynesville UMC to leave the United Methodist denomination due to
the changes that were approved at the 2024 General Conference
regarding the Book of Discipline.
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Later, another vote was taken to transition to the Global
Methodist denomination, based on our desire to stand on the word
of God. On 2/16/2026, we officially became Waynesville Global
Methodist Church. Our beliefs are biblical and we are holding
onto our Wesleyan roots. Our goal is winning souls for Christ.
There will be a historical display
of Methodism in the church basement on Saturday during breakfast and
pie and ice cream.
This Sunday, June 21, 2026, worship
service will be held at 9:15 a.m. Dave Taylor will be preaching from
the pulpit and Cheryle Taylor will be at the piano.
Everyone is invited to join us at
our 200 year celebration.
[Provided by
Sherie Ross]
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