Growing in Faith.
Founded in the heart of the village in 1858, Dixboro United Methodist Church has stood as a place of spiritual refuge, worship, and community for over 165 years. As the oldest Methodist church in Michigan with uninterrupted regular worship services, DUMC blends rich tradition with an evolving commitment to serving a modern world.
A Legacy of Faith
The origins of our church can be traced back to the early 1800s, when settlers such as Eldridge Gee and John Dix laid the foundations of what would become a thriving Methodist community. By the mid-19th century, local families led by figures such as Henry S. Crippen had gathered to build the sanctuary that still stands today. On December 9, 1858, the original church was dedicated, built entirely through community labor and support.
Through the decades, DUMC has expanded in response to our growing congregation and evolving mission:
1951 - A two-story addition, built debt-free thanks to community donations and over 6,300 volunteer hours.
1969 - A new Fellowship Hall, classrooms, and kitchen were added.
2006 - 2014 - Our sanctuary was beautifully renovated, including a rebuilt steeple and modernized spaces for worship.
2019 - A new pavilion was added behind the historic schoolhouse for outdoor events and gatherings.
Statement from Dixboro UMC Leadership Council
We are a small village church where every person is welcomed and embraced as part of the Dixboro Church family. We believe ALL people are created in the image of God and ALL are beloved children of God. Dixboro Church has long sought to intentionally welcome ALL persons to this family of God without boundaries of age, race, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, ability, economic circumstances or beliefs. And we are actively striving to create a comfortable space in our fellowship for all children of God to reach their fullest God-given potential.
We are committed to love and welcome ALL of God’s children. Thus, the Leadership Council of Dixboro UMC is deeply grieved by the February, 2019 vote of the United Methodist General Conference. That vote allowed for 1) retaining the current prohibitive language in our United Methodist Book of Discipline regarding our LGBTQIA brothers and sisters, and 2) strengthening the penalties for non-compliance.
In the spirit of Jesus Christ, Dixboro United Methodist Church will continue to extend God’s love and grace to ALL persons. All are welcome – and all means ALL.