Our History
Refined like silver, called by God to serve - Working for the Kingdom of God.
The Sterling UMC was placed on the national Registry of Historical Places on October 18, 1989. A granite marker has been place by the steps to distinguish this event.
This is the deed for the land where the Sterling United Methodist Church is located.
The front of Sterling church prior to 1949 - the existing arch at the front of the church was added when they installed the first gas furnace to conceal the ductwork!
Sterling church - Year 2020 - We love the country charm and the history of our church building! It reminds us of our past and gives us hope and a mission for the future.
…White was again a "station charge" until 1951, when the Sterling church became a part of this Charge.
The White church was completed and dedicated on June 5, 1983!
For a period of time beginning in 1985, worship services were recorded and taken to shut-ins. This ministry has continued to be e essential part of ministering to those in need throughout the years
In 1993, the Worship Committee sponsored the first "Hymn Sing and Create-a-Sundae, which became a favorite for many years!