In the early 1870’s, a Methodist minister was passing through the area on the stagecoach.  When he learned that there was no Methodist Church established, he volunteered to lead services. 

Since that day, many changes have taken place in the life of this church.  In 1919, the German Methodist Church was closed, but by 1921, a new church, Rice Lake Methodist Church, was born.  A building was constructed and a cemetery plotted on Birch Street.

The church thrived there until it outgrew its space in the mid 50’s.  Built with considerable volunteer labor, a new church was opened in 1959 near 35W and Lake Drive.  This new building, built originally as educational space, served the congregation well until 1991, when the church moved into its new, modern facility about ½ mile south of their old location.

Future plans for the church include the addition of an education wing.