Our first church, Monroe Chapel, built in 1859, was named for Rev. Monroe. It was of brick construction with kerosene lamps for light, 2 stoves for heat and a 4 foot high partition through the center of the building to divide the men and boys from the women and girls. With the leadership of devout Christians, the congregation grew and in 1900 a larger church was built on the same site as the Monroe Chapel. The building and furnishings cost $8,000. As lives were touched and spiritual needs were met, improvements were made through the years.

In 2000, a Window to the Future campaign was successfully launched and acreage on Highway 47 was purchased for future expansion. On March 5, 2006, the new building was opened on that acreage and our first worship services were held that day! We hope you will be excited about the fellowship and worship experiences provided by St. Stephen and help us grow in our outreach to the community!

A TIMELINE OF OUR HISTORY
1810-1830 Circuit Riders visit Woods Fort and hold services.

1830 The Methodists start holding worship services in the newly completed court house

1844 With the help of the conference and district, Monroe Chapel is constructed as the first Methodist meeting house.

1856 After a fire, Troy Methodist Church South is built on the site of old Monroe Chapel.

1900 A new brick building is built on Boone Street.

1923 The basement is hand dug under the building on Boone Street.

1950 An Education wing is added to the Boone Street Church.

1960 The Sanctuary on Boone Street is remodeled to the current floor plan.

1968 The Name of the church is changed to St. Stephen United Methodist Church to reflect the national merger.

1974 Two houses next to the church are torn down and the current parsonage at 221 Boone Street is constructed.

2000 The 14 acres on Highway 47 are purchased.

2006 The congregation moves from the downtown location to the new building at 101 St. Stephen Lane.