2003 marks the 125th anniversary of the founding of Verona United Methodist Church! In 1878, the Rev. J.B. Hott called together a small group of dedicated folk who began meeting in an old washhouse at the northern end of the community of Verona.

From there, they migrated to a small log house, and then built the first frame church in 1890 for the tremendous sum of $800!

As the congregation continued to increase in spirit and numbers, a second church building made of concrete block was completed in 1908. Then, in the years following World War II, the congregation once again outgrew its building. In 1951, the present sanctuary was constructed and dedicated. An educational wing and fellowship hall were added in 1981.
With a membership of 850 and worship attendance approaching 400 per Sunday, we recently purchased a six-acre tract of land adjacent to the church to accommodate future expansion needs.

Indeed, we are proud of our heritage and how far we have come since our humble beginnings in 1878. We are grateful for those who have gone before us, who were faithful in spreading Christ's light to our community and world. They have left us a tremendous legacy. We ask for God's strength as we continue to bear the torch of this faith forward to this generation and generations to come!