Our History
1846: Sunday School classes began in private homes.
1888: May 20, the cornerstone was laid.
1889: June 16, the building was dedicated as Falmouth United Brethren in Christ Church. The first Pastor was H. Dickson Lehman.
1901: The church belfry and bell were added.
1928: A new roof was put in place.
1931: A hardwood floor and metal ceiling were installed.
1937: New pews, pulpit and a beautiful painting, “Christ in the Garden”, were added. June 13, a reopening service was held.
1946: The church was renamed the Evangelical United Brethren Church.
1951: Four classrooms and two enclosed rooms were completed.
1952-1956: A new roof, carpet and a Hammond electric organ were installed.
1968:
Following a merger of the Evangelical United Brethren and
Methodist denominations, we become Falmouth United Methodist Church.
1998: A Fellowship Hall and kitchen were completed; this was
made possible from a generous donation from the late Walter Hess.
2008: Fifty-one pastors have served and Rev. Joe Puckhaber is serving as our current pastor.
Our mission is to spread the word of God’s saving grace through the blood of His Son, Jesus Christ. If you do not have a home church, we invite you to our Sunday services:
Worship at 8:45am – Sunday School at 10:30am