History of Palmyra UMC

Palmyra UMC is a continuation of the old Broken-Back Meeting House, which was the site of the regular Annual Conference of American Methodist Preachers in 1779. The original brick church building was erected on the court green around 1840 and served many purposes. During the Civil War, the building was used as a hospital. Fifty years later, a severe crack developed in the back wall of the building causing the building to be condemned and destroyed. As a result, the congregation was without a place of worship for a period of time. The congregation met in various buildings in the village of Palmyra until they were able to gather the resources to begin construction of a new building which was completed in 1892. Our simple white frame building that continues to stand has been expanded many times over the years to fill growth needs.

Along with the sanctuary building there is a fellowship hall building which is home to many fellowship events and learning experiences. This building was originally built in the 1950's. It was later expanded in 2013. It now provides a greatly enhanced church facility and allows for greater outreach activities.