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Mission & History

Our Mission

The mission of First United Church of Webster Groves is bringing people to faith in Jesus Christ through sharing the word, helping our neighbors and growing the church.

A Brief History of our Church

Three church names, two locations and six buildings outline the evolution what is now called First United Methodist Church of Webster Groves. 

The Names:

  • Tuxedo Park Methodist Episcopal Church, starting with 11 charter members, January 3, 1895 to 1916.
  • Hagerty Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church, named after Dr. Thomas Hagerty, a pastor and benefactor, 1916-1930.
  • First United Methodist Church, to indicate this was the first Methodist church to be established in Webster Groves, 1930 to present.

The Places:

  • First meetings were in members’ homes.
  • 667 Atalanta, 1895-1909 (small building still standing and used as a residence.)
  • The present location at Bompart and Fairview.
     

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