First United Methodist Church of Bensenville

The first congregation of what is now the First United Methodist Church of Bensenville was composed primarily of a group of people of German descent from Warren, Ohio. They were a hard-working people intent on farming. This group, in their search for a communal expression of their faith, initially gathered at one another's homes for worship. Occasionally, they were served by inherent preachers or circuit riders. They remained in touch with their church home of Warren, occasionally requesting aid, and as a result, a preacher was sent to their area. The first formal service was held on July 25, 1837 in North Northfield by Rev. Jacob Boaz. A granite boulder and bronze plaque commemorate the spot of this first service.