The history of Gethsemane United Methodist Church

“The world is My parish” - Rev. John Wesley, Founder of Methodism

Gethsemane United Methodist Church has a long history in the Lake Country with its beginning in the Village of Pewaukee in 1839. The first church building was erected in 1870, and the congregation stayed at that location until 1959, when it moved to its present home. In 2004, a major renovation was done to meet the church’s current and expected needs.

Gethsemane is a Connectional Church of the United Methodist Church, a part of more than 12 million members throughout the world.

The Vision of the United Methodist Church is:

LOVE BOLDY: We passionately love God and , like Jesus, embrace and include people of every age, nation, race, gender and walk of life.

SERVE JOYFULLY: With the heart of Christ, we journey alongside the most vulnerable among us, offering care and compassion with joy.

LEAD COURAGEOUSLY: Following Jesus’ example, we seek to resist and dismantle all systems of evil, injustice, and oppression, striving for peace, justice and reconciliation.

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The Vision of Gethsemane UMC is:

Gethsemane United Methodist Church is a caring community of faith growing disciples for Jesus Christ. We will challenge each other, our children and our community to live, to understand, and to share God’s Word.