In 2019, The United Methodist Church recognized and celebrated the 200th anniversary of the founding of the Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church, one of our predecessor denominations. 

Explore these pages to learn more about the Methodist Mission Bicentennial, learn about John Stewart's mission to the Wyandott Nation that launched the Missionary Society, and read stories of ways United Methodists and our predecessors have been sharing the Gospel for 200 years.