Reveille Church was formed in 1951 from a merger between Union Station Methodist Church and Monument Methodist Church.  Union Station Church was relocating to the West End due to the changing demographics of its neighborhood on Church Hill.  Union Station (named because it was a "station," or single-church, appointment instead of a circuit) traced its origins back to a Methodist class founded in 1835 by members of Trinity Church and Centenary Church.  Monument Church, also facing changing neighborhood demographics, had recently suffered a devestating fire at its location at Park and Allen Avenues.  An 1888 class from Laurel Street Methodist Church gave rise to the membership that would become Monument Church.

 

The new, not-yet-named church met for its first worship service on June 24, 1951 at Thomas Jefferson High School, under the leadership of Rev. Dr. Joseph S. Johnston.  Soon after the building committee secured nearby Reveille House and its grounds (the so-called "Seven Acres Set-Apart").  The name "Reveille" was adopted for the church and services were held in a new building at the present location on October 31, 1954.  Building continued in 1962 with the construction of a social hall and classrooms.

 

Since its establishment, Reveille Church has been known in Richmond and in the Virginia Conference for its ministries.  Strong preaching and stirring music have been central parts of faithful Wesleyan worship at Reveille.  Throughout its history, the congegation at Reveille has engaged in missions at home and abroad.  Education has always been a hallmark of life at Reveille.  Active adult classes and Bible study, on Sunday morning and during the week, and vibrant children's programs continue to be central parts of discipleship.  The Reveille Weekday School, opened in 1965, has grown to be regarded as one of the city's finest preschools.  This tradition of ministry continues at Reveille Church today -- come join us and see how we can grow in Christ together!