In 1834, Silas Arnold first held meetings of the Methodist Episcopal Church in his father’s log house in Ionia Michigan.
In 1873, a church was erected for the congregation on Main St. in Ionia. Sadly a fire completely destroyed this structure in 1930.
Despite the depression, a new church was built in 1932.
A Short History of Ionia First
United Methodist Church
Today, 93 years later, the Ionia First United Methodist Church is still growing to meet the needs of its congregation and community.
In 2009 we celebrated our 175th Anniversary here at Ionia First
Ionia First United Methodist Church
Sunday Service 9:30 AM
Traveling the Path
of God's Love
Ionia First United Methodist Church
Sunday Service 9:00 AM
Traveling the Path of God's Love