The United Methodist Church. Founded by John Wesley in 1739, the United Methodist Church has about10 million members worldwide- with over 8 million in the US. The United Methodist Church was created in 1968 when Bishop Reuben H. Mueller, representing The Evangelical United Brethren Church, and Bishop Lloyd C. Wicke of The Methodist Church joined hands at the constituting General Conference in Dallas, Texas. The United Methodist Church has a long history of concern for social justice, taking forthright positions on controversial issues involving Christian principles. Having been granted stewardship of creation, people of faith place a high priority on changes in economic, political, social, and technological lifestyles to support a sustainable world leading to a higher quality of life for all. For more details visit the UMC web site at: www.umc.org Trinity UMC. In 1820, 18 men and women formed a church generally known as Nelson's Chapel with William Watters, the first American-born itinerant Methodist minister and a leader of Methodism in his time. In 1858 the Chapel united with other Christians and changed the church's name to Trinity. The building that served the congregation from 1858-1893 still stands on Georgetown Pike. In 1893 a new building was erected and became known as Langley Methodist Church - now a meeting house for the Society of Friends. In 1924 the inactive church almost closed, but was saved through the efforts of Louisa Arnold and the congregation grew again. In 1955 the educational wing was erected. In 1961 the sanctuary, kitchen, library (named for Mrs. Arnold) and several more rooms were added. On December 17, 1961 the first service was held in the new sanctuary.