Kingston Methodist Church

Kingston Methodist Church. . , Welcome to the Kingstown Methodist Church , Methodism officially came to St. Vincent on the 9th of January, 1787, when British missionaries Rev. Thomas Coke, Rev. John Coke, William Warrener and William Hammet landed at the Kingstown Harbour. In 1790, an unused Roman Catholic Church situated on the present site was purchased and services were held in it. By 1793, Methodism had a great effect on the lives of enslaved Africans. In that year, Rev. Matthew Lumb was imprisoned for breaking the law which forbade missionaries to preach to slaves., The Church Building , The present church, which was built by freed slaves, was first dedicated on the 1st August, 1841 by Rev. John Cullingford. Memorial plaques, including one for him can be found on the interior walls. Following the 1898 hurricane, repairs were done to the damaged roof and windows. Extensive restorative work was done in 2006 and the church was rededicated on 28th October, 2007 by the Superintendent and President of the District, Rev. Victor H. Job. A bell hangs from the 1907 belfry erected adjacent to the church’s cemetery. , We hope you have an enjoyable and inspirational visit!