The Christian Methodist Episcopal church is steeped in the history of Methodism in America. Like all other Methodist denominations, we trace our religious origin back to the father of all Methodist people, John Wesley. However, since our agreeable separation from the former Methodist Episcopal Church, South (United Methodist Church) in 1870, we have been a distinctive body of Christian Methodist believers.

            The Christian Methodist Episcopal Church throughout its glorious history has been dedicated to ministering to the physical, intellectual, social and spiritual needs of its communicants. We have consistently involved ourselves in the liberation of the oppressed from social injustice, poverty, and ignorance. We are a proud and highly respected Church.

            There are over eight hundred thousand Christian Methodists living in America, Africa, Haiti and the Caribbean Islands. There are over three thousand Churches to serve our people. We have five colleges, a seminary, a hospital, and several low-rent and senior citizen housing complexes. Because of the dedicated ministry of our Church, thousands of men and women have received Jesus Christ into their lives. Neither race, nationality or color is a criteria for membership in our Church.

            Russell Memorial, the local Church, has been active in this community since 1902. The church fosters a ministry that encourages fellowship and empowers members to witness and share the word of God. Our doors are open to all who desire Christian fellowship.

Russell Memorial History