Our History

The ministry of Sidney First Church began way back in 1825 when Levi White, a traveling minister, stopped in a local tavern and organized the first home Bible Study or cell group.  Back then, our start was the product of what was called The Great Awakening, a period when many in this region were coming to faith in God and seeking to live all out for Christ in service to Him.  Today, Sidney First is a growing United Methodist congregation seeking to capture that same Spirit to find the lost, disciple the found, equip for service, and transform the world in our day.