St. John's at 200 — Above Form
ST. JOHN’S
UNITED METHODIST CHURCHEDWARDSVILLE, ILLINOIS
Est. 1827 • 200 Years

A Beacon of
Faith and Service

Celebrating two centuries of leading people into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ.

Explore Our Story
A living faith

Our faith journey is rooted in Edwardsville.

People have gathered and deepened their relationship with Jesus Christ for two centuries at St. John’s. This anniversary is a chance to praise God’s goodness by celebrating our stories and reflecting on what we’ve learned.

Our Past

Explore the people, places, and moments that shaped St. John’s across two centuries.

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Two centuries, one continuing story

A timeline of faith in action

These entries are examples of the kind of moments the team can select and document. Each milestone can connect to a story, historic image, or oral-history clip.

[FOUNDING YEAR]

A congregation begins

The first chapter of St. John’s begins with a faithful community gathering to worship and serve.

[EARLY ERA]

Roots take hold in Edwardsville

Add a pivotal story about early ministry, a first building, or leaders who helped establish the congregation.

[GROWTH ERA]

Making room for ministry

Feature a building milestone, new outreach, or a defining moment in the church’s relationship with the community.

TODAY

A beacon of faith and service

St. John’s continues to gather in worship and share Christ’s love with the world.

St. John's at 200 — After Form
Celebrate together

Anniversary events

Celebration Worship

[Date & time]
Worship, music, and a gathering of generations.

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Community Open House

[Date & time]
View historic displays, add a memory, and reconnect.

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Faith in Action Day

[Date & time]
Join a service project that carries the anniversary into the community.

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St. John’s United Methodist Church
7372 Marine Road • Edwardsville, IL 62025