Bend United Methodist Church has roots that are strong and deep.
In 1906, a year after the city of Bend was incorporated, the Methodist Church in Bend was chartered and has been growing ever since.
Its first building, called The Little Brown Church, was built in 1912 at the corner of Franklin Avenue and Sisemore Street, where it still stands.
Continuing to expand over the years, the church broke ground on a new building at its current location on Bond Street in 1922. A Christian Education building was added in 1955.
In 2006, Bend United Methodist Church celebrated its 100th Anniversary and hearts were filled with joy and thankfulness for the opportunity to serve the Bend community. The focus on hospitality, service, compassion, and justice — the foundation of our values in the early days — continues to be our focus today.
The Stained Glass Windows
The beautiful stained glass windows in our church have a rich history but, over the years, they darkened and the protective covers lost their clarity. In 2013, the church gave them a much-needed face-lift to restore them to their former glory.
The windows, which line three sides of the church’s sanctuary, feature images from the Old and New Testaments and memorials to some of Bend’s early prominent citizens and church leaders.