The Lakewood United Methodist Church was the very first church in Lakewood, and for many years was the only Protestant church in the area. In 1881, when the community of Lakewood was mostly farm land, and less than 100 houses could be found on the landscape between Denver and Golden, a small but dedicated group of people gathered together in homes for the purpose of growing in faith. They first met in the farmhouse parlor of Joseph B. Wright, later to be named Lakewood's first postmaster. This original group called itself the Union Sunday School. From the Wright home, the growing group moved into the original Lakewood Schoolhouse and then to a store. In 1902, the Robb family donated land for a church building at Colfax and Allison (then South Golden Road and Brown Avenue) which became the Lakewood Methodist Episcopal Church. By 1904 this growing congregation had its own building, free of debt. In 1923 another room was added onto the chapel. In 1924 running water was installed, and in 1926 the church got electricity! After World War II, the Colfax structure was moved to West 13th Avenue and Simms Street. Finally in 1950, a new church arose at the corner of 14th and Brentwood, called the Lakewood Community Methodist Church. Memebers helped to build pews, install paneling and raise funds. That structure later became the chapel, when a new Sanctuary was built in 1961. A new Educational Wing was added in 1962. While we are proud of our current building, this church is the people. Dedicated to mission and ministry, making a difference in the world, we believe that the entire world is our parish. For more than a century we have been changing hearts and lives, one person at a time. We are seeking to continue to reach out in love to a world in need. You are invited to join us as we claim our distinguished past, celebrate the glorious present, and move into the future by faith. May God continue to bless and guide this great church for at least the next 125 years!