Our church, located in Kingsville, Ontario, Canada, has a long history, with roots dating back to 1817 when a small log Methodist chapel was built in the Kingsville area. Property for the church at its current location was purchased in 1891 and construction completed in 1893. In honour of John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, the new church was called Epworth Methodist Church, after his birthplace of Epworth Rectory in England. After the union of the Methodists, Presbyterians and Congregationalists in 1925, the name became Epworth United Church. A devastating fire in 1935 destroyed a large portion of the old church. The current structure is the result of a rebuilding effort that began the same year and completed in 1936.

The Reverend John van Omme has been our spiritual leader for the last nine years. He has a B.A. in religious studies and history from the University of Prince Edward Island and an M.Div. from the Atlantic School of Theology in Halifax. He enjoys people and his infectious laughter can lighten the mood during any conversation with him. From his own life experience, Rev. John believes that it's important to listen to the guidance of the Holy Spirit.