History

By 1950 the congregation was once again needing a larger facility. A nine acre tract of land was purchased in the Spring Garden area of Bristol, Virginia for $43,000. The property had served as the home of the president of Sullins College, and destined to become the parsonage.

On September 27, 1953 the ground-breaking ceremony was held. The structure was built in three sections: the main sanctuary/narthex/fellowship hall, the educational wing, and the chapel. On Sunday, May 6th, 1956, the congregation celebrated 100 years of Methodist worship in Bristol in their new sanctuary. This building continues to serve the congregation well.