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Houghton Wesleyan Church has served this community since its founding in
1852, just nine years after the Wesleyan Methodists separated from the Methodist
Episcopal Church over opposition to slavery and in favor of more democratic
church government. In all these years this historic church has been the only one
in the village of Houghton.
unity within diversity
We celebrate our unity within diversity. This varied Houghton congregation
includes all ages—newborns to senior citizens, people from many different
denominational backgrounds, and people experienced in a wide range of worship
styles. Our worship services reflect the multi-denominational makeup of the
congregation by offering Sunday morning worship services that are distinct in
style yet with the same message: God makes us one body in Christ.
student oriented
Houghton Church is student-oriented, serving Houghton College, Houghton
Academy, and many area public school students. Our church staff includes a
senior pastor, an assistant pastor, a youth pastor, a discipleship pastor, and a
music and worship director.
Many people use their gifts in many different ways to serve in the Body of
Christ at Houghton: Teaching Sunday School classes or Wednesday evening
children’s classes; or taking senior citizens to the nutrition site; leading a
Bible study class in the county jail; visiting the sick and shut-ins and showing
hospitality are just a few of the ways this body of believers in Houghton serve
each week. We worship and we work together. We invite you to pray for us and
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