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Methodist Church Nadiad

Established in 1897

History of the Church

Methodist Church, Nadiad was established in 1897. This information we get from the G. W. Parks tablet which is placed in the Methodist Church Nadiad.

  1. 1889

    Famine relief and the first school

    Rev. G. W. Park was appointed to Nadiad for ministry, and started the first school. During the great famine of 1889 he established camps, hostels and schools in the villages around Nadiad.

  2. 1895

    The Gujarat missionary district begins

    In 1895 the Gujarat missionary district was started, and Rev. Dr. E. F. Fridge became superintendent of the district. In the same year the first fellowship began in Nadiad.

  3. 1897

    The church is built

    In 1897 the church building was raised — the church that is known today as Methodist Church Nadiad.

  4. 2009

    Renovation

    The church was renovated during 2009–2010. Though the old structure has been retained, the walls have been polished and strengthened. The roof has been replaced, and the floor has received a new look with new tiles covering it.

  5. 2022

    125 years

    In 2022 the congregation celebrated the 125th year of the church.

    Pastors serving at the 125th anniversary

    • Rev. Ashish Rathod

      Rev. Ashish Rathod

      Pastor

    • Rev. Vijay Macwan

      Rev. Vijay Macwan

      Associate Pastor

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