Archives & History
'The Power of Through': Heritage Sunday 2020
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The General Commission on Archives and History serves the church through the memory of ministry, allowing United Methodists to learn from their past and anticipate our future. Its work not only preserves the history of the denomination and its antecedents but makes it accessible. Many resources and guidance are available to those capturing and preserving the history of their congregation and conference.
Use the Rev. Alfred Day’s message, a virtual choir anthem and the other Heritage Sunday 2020 resources to inspire and strengthen your congregation on May 24 or for a special service later this spring or summer.
Learn moreYour church's history lets your congregation and community connect by reading stories of faith meeting the needs of the members, the local community and the world.
Learn moreDiscover the timeline of the United Methodist Church. This resource captures all of the significant dates of the evolution of the United Methodist Church.
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'The Power of Through': Heritage Sunday 2020
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Celebrating our United Methodist heritage
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Managing records of the annual conference and local church
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Local church records
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Social Principles: An Ever Widening Circle
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Together Art
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Heritage Sunday
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How to Research Your Family
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Methodist History Journal
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Historic sites
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Support the ministry of memory
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UMC Digital Galleries
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Search The Archives
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Timeline: Significant historical events in The United Methodist Church and the U.S.
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Archival leaflets photograph preservation basics
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Heritage landmarks: A traveler's guide
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Alternative giving: Because it’s ‘fair and just’
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How interns can bolster your marketing efforts
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The General Commission on Archives and History is located in the United Methodist Archives and History Center located on the campus of Drew University in Madison, New Jersey, USA. Train service to Madison via New Jersey Transit is available from Hoboken or New York's Penn Station. Newark International Airport is approximately 25 miles from the Center. Hotels, motels, and a reasonably priced retreat center are nearby, but beyond normal walking distance. Directions to the campus and a campus map are located on the Drew University web site. If you would like to arrange a tour of our facilities, please contact us at [email protected].
Address 36 Madison Ave | Mailing Address P.O. Box 127, Madison, NJ 07940, USA | Phone 973-408-3189