Zion Methodist Church: Built in 1792, a Freetown Church Celebrates its 230th Year

by | Jan 25, 2022 | Historic Churches

A 230 year old African Methodist Congregation

By Zion @ 230 Committee

Zion Methodist Church Wilberforce Street was established in Sierra Leone in 1792, with a settler congregation that included Huntingdonians arriving from Nova Scotia- Canada, and America. Today, the church remains a fixture of living history in the heart of the capital city of Freetown. As the church prepares to celebrate over seven generations of family, and 230 years of fellowship, we look back at the story of Zion and set course for the next port in the church’s remarkable journey. Local activities have been planned and hosted by the Church Committee led by Rev. Arnold Archer-Campbell, Ralph Hastings-Spaine, May Njie, Paju Hamilton, Nelson Bangura and other Church members. The Podcast series are presented by Natacha Leopold, written and produced by Barbara Morgan. Other Committee members include Adrian Labor, Akindele Decker, Nigel Davies, and Edleen Elba.

Zion Methodist Wilberforce Street was established in Freetown, Sierra Leone in 1792 with a Countess of Huntingdon congregation that arrived here as Settlers from Nova Scotia, Canada and America. The Huntingdonians were a sect of Methodists. Together with other Settlers, they founded the settlement of Freetown. For 230 years, Zion Church has remained in the same location, and sustained generations of family members as part of its congregation. In its 230th year, this historic Church celebrates over two centuries of fellowship.

As the church prepares to celebrate over seven generations of family, and 230 years of fellowship, we look back at the story of Zion and set course for the next port in the church’s remarkable journey. Presented by Natacha Leopold, written and produced by Barbara Morgan. Listen to featured Podcasts from families, speakers, & panelists all year-round. Learn about the history of Zion Church, from its early years during the 18th Century, the journey of its congregation from America, to Canada, and Freetown, Sierra Leone.